The Eastbourne Business Awards 2026

Ben Hanlin hosted The amazing Eastbourne Business Awards this year

Ben Hanlin was a terrific host at the Business Awards. He engaged the entire audience with what can only be called “Mini Miracles!” and delivered the awards with flair and warmth. We also raised £3,155 for our three amazing charities, St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Eastbourne Foodbank and The Samaritans in Eastbourne.

As you know, Eastbourne is a fantastic place to live, work, and do business, combining excellent connectivity, a thriving economy, and an outstanding quality of life. But what truly makes our town special is our strong and supportive business community, working together to drive growth and success. If you would like to participate next year, watch out on social media for the opportunity to apply for an award or nominate another business for an award.

The Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce recognises the innovation, leadership, and positive impact of businesses across our region. Join us to support the business community and grow your business with help from all our Members. Find out more here: www.eastbourneunltd.co.uk

PREVIOUS WINNERS

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2022

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2023

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2024

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2025

This Event is Proudly Sponsored by:

Event Sponsors:

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2026

Ben Hanlin hosted The amazing Eastbourne Business Awards this year

PREVIOUS WINNERS

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2022

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2023

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2024

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2025

This Event is Proudly Sponsored by:

Event Sponsors:

Winners Announced

We are pleased to present this year's winners and highly-commended businesses. We would like to congratulate all the finalists, each and every one is a shining example of a great local business!

We look forward to doing it all again next year.

Eastbourne Business Awards - Winners Announced

Photo courtesy of
Mark Dimmock Photography

Community Business Award

WINNER:

Wave Community Bank

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Danni Drew

Award Sponsored By:

Walfinch Home Care

Health and Wellbeing Award

WINNER:

Home Instead Eastbourne And Hailsham

Award Sponsored By:

First Choice Dental Clinic

Small Business Award

(1-9 employees)

WINNER:

Dynamic Beauty Salon

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Sussex Footcare

Award Sponsored By:

Loch

SME Business Award

10-49 employees

WINNER:

Trinity Homes (UK) Ltd

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Cobie Vetcare

Award Sponsored By:

Advanta Chartered Accountants

Large Business Award

(50+ employees)

WINNER:

Beechwood Grove Care Home - Oakland Care

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Mortain Place Care Home

Award Sponsored By:

Lightning Fibre

Outstanding Young Achiever / Apprentice Award

WINNER:

RebeccaStevens MayaBelle

of Eastbourne College

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Jake Purcell

of Metrobank

Award Sponsored By:

East Sussex College

Outstanding Professional Service Award

WINNER:

James Thompson Architecture

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

The Accountant's Best Friend Ltd

Award Sponsored By:

HR Dept & Owen Contractors Ltd

Outstanding Sustainable / Green Business Award

WINNER:

M S Steelwork Ltd

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Corin Dudley Electrical Services Ltd - Cds Electrical

Award Sponsored By:

Identity

Outstanding New Business / Start-up Award

WINNER:

Eastbourne Coaches

Award Sponsored By:

Barwells Solicitors

Outstanding Food & Drink Award

WINNER:

Taj By Nobi Hussain

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Fig. Restaurant At The Tennis Cafe

Award Sponsored By:

Urban Food Service

Outstanding Tourism / Accommodation Award

WINNER:

Ravilious Hotel

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

The Sheldon Hotel

Award Sponsored By:

Pomodorro E Mozzarella

Customer Service Excellence Award

WINNER:

Beatty Dental Limited

Award Sponsored By:

Insight6

Creative Excellence Award

WINNER:

Printers Playhouse

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Media Attention

Award Sponsored By:

PRG Marketing Communications

Digital Excellence Award

WINNER:

Fountain Digital Ltd

Award Sponsored By:

Southern IT

Outstanding Family Business Award

WINNER:

Corin Dudley Electrical Services Ltd

Award Sponsored By:

Sykes Harley-Davidson

Employer of the Year Award

WINNER:

Zoonou Limited

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

HR Dept Sussex-by-the-Sea

Award Sponsored By:

Posturite

Lifetime Achievement Award

JOINT WINNERS:

Tim Cobb

of Cobb PR

Keith Ridley

of People Matter

Award Sponsored By:

The Beacon

Overall Business of the Year 2026

WINNER:

Fountain Digital

Award Sponsored By:

W Bruford

Winners Announced

We are pleased to present this year's winners and highly-commended businesses. We would like to congratulate all the finalists, each and every one is a shining example of a great local business!

We look forward to doing it all again next year.

Photo courtesy of
Mark Dimmock Photography

Community Business Award

WINNER:

Wave Community Bank

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Danni Drew

Award Sponsored By:

Walfinch Home Care

Health and Wellbeing Award

WINNER:

Home Instead Eastbourne And Hailsham

Award Sponsored By:

First Choice Dental Clinic

Small Business Award

(1-9 employees)

WINNER:

Dynamic Beauty Salon

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Sussex Footcare

Award Sponsored By:

Loch

SME Business Award

10-49 employees

WINNER:

Trinity Homes (UK) Ltd

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Cobie Vetcare

Award Sponsored By:

Advanta Chartered Accountants

Large Business Award

(50+ employees)

WINNER:

Beechwood Grove Care Home - Oakland Care

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Mortain Place Care Home

Award Sponsored By:

Lightning Fibre

Outstanding Young Achiever / Apprentice Award

WINNER:

RebeccaStevens MayaBelle

of Eastbourne College

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Jake Purcell

of Metrobank

Award Sponsored By:

East Sussex College

Outstanding Professional Service Award

WINNER:

James Thompson Architecture

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

The Accountant's Best Friend Ltd

Award Sponsored By:

HR Dept & Owen Contractors Ltd

Outstanding Sustainable / Green Business Award

WINNER:

M S Steelwork Ltd

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Corin Dudley Electrical Services Ltd - Cds Electrical

Award Sponsored By:

Identity

Outstanding New Business / Start-up Award

WINNER:

Eastbourne Coaches

Award Sponsored By:

Barwells Solicitors

Outstanding Food & Drink Award

WINNER:

Taj By Nobi Hussain

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Fig. Restaurant At The Tennis Cafe

Award Sponsored By:

Urban Food Service

Outstanding Tourism / Accommodation Award

WINNER:

Ravilious Hotel

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

The Sheldon Hotel

Award Sponsored By:

Pomodorro E Mozzarella

Customer Service Excellence Award

WINNER:

Beatty Dental Limited

Award Sponsored By:

Insight6

Creative Excellence Award

WINNER:

Printers Playhouse

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Media Attention

Award Sponsored By:

PRG Marketing Communications

Digital Excellence Award

WINNER:

Fountain Digital Ltd

Award Sponsored By:

Southern IT

Outstanding Family Business Award

WINNER:

Corin Dudley Electrical Services Ltd

Award Sponsored By:

Sykes Harley-Davidson

Employer of the Year Award

WINNER:

Zoonou Limited

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

HR Dept Sussex-by-the-Sea

Award Sponsored By:

Posturite

Lifetime Achievement Award

JOINT WINNERS:

Tim Cobb

of Cobb PR

Keith Ridley

of People Matter

Award Sponsored By:

The Beacon

Overall Business of the Year 2026

WINNER:

Fountain Digital

Award Sponsored By:

W Bruford

The Judging Panel

We are grateful to our prestigious judging panel, all of whom have a wealth of experience and business knowledge and share a passion to see businesses in this area succeed.

Ian Fletcher-Price

Posturite ltd

Ashley Pugh

Brufords

Denise Greaves

Matt Garcia

Identity

Gail Mckay

Bournefree magazine

Stephen Holt

Eastbourne borough council

Paul Matthews

Insight6

Christina Ewbank

Head Judge

Ian Fletcher-Price

Posturite ltd

Ashley Pugh

Brufords

Denise Greaves

Matt Garcia

Identity

Gail Mckay

Bournefree magazine

Stephen Holt

Eastbourne borough council

Paul Matthews

Insight6

Christina Ewbank

Head Judge

The Winter Gardens

This year the Eastbourne Business Awards were held at the beautiful Victorian Winter Gardens. The evening included a sparkling drinks reception, magic, prizes, awards and entertainment. Watch this space for next year’s awards!

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Mark Dimmock Photography

The Winter Gardens

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Mark Dimmock Photography

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