Newtownards Chamber of Trade in collaboration with Love Local Comber is thrilled to announce the launch of the Ards Peninsula Business Awards 2026 in association with Ards Business Hub.  The prestigious awards ceremony will take place on Friday 12th June 2026 at the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel.

The awards are now live to enter on Ards Peninsula Business Awards with an entry deadline of 5pm on Monday 11th May 2026.

Celebrating the outstanding achievements, innovation and diversity of local businesses from manufacturers and retailers to hospitality, technology and beyond, these awards recognise the vital contributions that businesses make to the local economy.

Award categories include:

• Excellence Award
• Best New Business Award
• Best Company to Work for Award
• Best Employee Award
• Business Growth Award (under 10 employees)
• Business Growth Award (over 10 employees)
• Best Creative Business
• Best Family Business
• Contribution to the Local Community
• Independent Retailer of the Year
• Best Licenced Premises
• Best Non-Licenced premises
• Excellence in Hair & Beauty
• Best Tourism Provider
• Sports and Wellness Business Award
• Purpose Driven Organisation of the Year
• The Responsible Business Award
• Business of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award

ENTRY DEADLINE –  Monday 11th May 2026 at 5pm

SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT – Friday 15th May 2026

AWARDS GALA EVENT – Friday 12th June 2026

Businesses are welcome to enter multiple categories.  Entries can be submitted by individuals or companies, and self-nominations are also encouraged.

PMB Accountants is hosting this event to help with Digital Accounting… With the changes coming in, now is the perfect time to get clear on what Making Tax Digital means for you and your business. We’re hosting a Making Tax Digital Workshop designed to break things down in a simple, practical way. No jargon, no overwhelm — just clear guidance to help you stay compliant and confident. In this session, we’ll cover: • What Making Tax Digital means in practice • How to keep your records in line with HMRC requirements • How cloud accounting can make things easier • Practical steps you can take now to get prepared Whether you’re a startup or an established business, this workshop will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward.

Tuesday 12th May @ 6pm – great value at only £6

Reserve your place now:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-tax-digital-workshop-tickets-1988628038997?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=cede793072103d6577e4d4b33c3a63dfc8384259298348419b22e7dd8b66a06e563f8e3baaf7f83ddd754cdae9e2b06431e7073ee24851478e76957fddd7dd589dab50926e29924c55eddfd8e23e