C2S Business Awards 2027
Celebrating Business Excellence Across the South West, Midlands & South Wales
Your Business. Your People. Your Achievements. Your Moment to Shine.
20 Award Categories | FREE to Enter
C2S AWARDS 2027 ENTRIES OPEN NOW!
Your Business. Your People. Your Achievements. Your Moment to Shine.
The C2S Business Awards 2027 celebrate outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, teams and individuals across Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire, Worcestershire, the West Midlands, South Wales and the wider South West.
With 20 award categories, these prestigious regional business awards recognise achievements across every business size and sector, from micro and family-run businesses to growing SMEs and established organisations.
In challenging economic times, standing out from the crowd, celebrating success and recognising the people behind your achievements have never been more important.
Whether you’ve achieved significant growth, embraced innovation, developed an exceptional team or demonstrated outstanding resilience, your achievements deserve recognition.
Why Enter the C2S Business Awards?
Great Achievements Deserve Recognition – Especially in Challenging Times.
Every day, business owners, leaders and their teams work incredibly hard to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and keep their businesses moving forward.
Yet all too often, we don’t stop to acknowledge just how much we’ve achieved.
The C2S Business Awards are your opportunity to celebrate your success, recognise your people and showcase what makes your business special.
Entering an award is a powerful way to say:
“We’re proud of our business. We’re proud of our people. And we’re proud of what we’ve achieved together.”
What Could Entering Mean for Your Business?
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Stand Out from the Crowd
Raise your profile, showcase your achievements and strengthen your reputation in a competitive marketplace.
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Recognise and Reward Your People
Show your employees that their dedication, commitment and hard work are valued and appreciated.
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Boost Morale and Motivation
Give your team something to celebrate and build pride in what you've achieved together.
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Build Credibility and Confidence
Gain independent recognition for your achievements and demonstrate what makes your business special.
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Create PR & Marketing Opportunities
Share your success through C2S communications, social media and wider business networks.
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Celebrate Your Resilience and Success
Reflect on the challenges you've overcome and recognise the people who helped you succeed.
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Make Valuable Business Connections
Connect with other ambitious businesses, entrepreneurs and leaders across the region.
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Attract New Customers & Opportunities
Increase your visibility, reach new audiences and open doors to potential customers, partnerships and business opportunities.
Your People Deserve to Feel Proud.
Recognition matters, particularly during challenging times. Taking the time to acknowledge someone’s contribution can make a real difference to how valued and motivated they feel.
You don’t have to win an award to make your people feel proud. Entering is an opportunity to recognise their hard work and celebrate what you’ve achieved together.
Proud of your business? Proud of your people? Give them the recognition they deserve!
Explore Our 20 Business Award Categories
Whatever Your Size, Sector or Story, There’s an Award for You.
The C2S Business Awards 2027 recognise excellence across 20 diverse categories, celebrating business performance, entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, sustainability, customer service, people development and outstanding teams.
From Micro, Small, Medium and Large Business of the Year to awards recognising specialist industries, community impact and individual achievements, there are opportunities for businesses and organisations of all sizes.
You don’t have to be the biggest business or have achieved everything to deserve recognition.
Our judges want to understand your journey, the challenges you’ve overcome and what makes your achievements special.
The judging criteria are there to guide you, and you don’t need to demonstrate every point.
Not sure which category is right for you? Explore the awards and find your perfect fit.
How to Enter
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Choose your category
Explore our 20 award categories and select the ones that best reflect your achievements.
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Tell Us Your Story
Share what you've achieved, the challenges you've overcome and the impact you've made. Include examples and results wherever possible.
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Submit Your Entry
Complete the online entry form below. You can enter multiple categories, with a separate submission for each
An Unforgettable Celebration of Business Excellence
Recognising Success. Celebrating People. Bringing Businesses Together.
The C2S Business Awards are more than an awards competition. They’re a celebration of the extraordinary businesses, people and organisations helping our region thrive.
Our flagship awards ceremony at Cheltenham Racecourse brings together hundreds of business leaders, entrepreneurs, finalists, sponsors and guests for an unforgettable evening of recognition, entertainment and celebration.
The C2S Business Awards 2026 welcomed approximately 450 guests, celebrating outstanding achievements across our regional business community.
From the excitement of the finalists’ announcements to the moment winners take to the stage, it’s an opportunity to recognise success, celebrate with colleagues and make lasting memories.
Be Inspired by Our Previous Winners & Finalists
Could Your Business Be Next?
Every year, the C2S Business Awards shine a spotlight on exceptional businesses, entrepreneurs, individuals and teams whose achievements deserve recognition.
Our previous winners and finalists represent the ambition, innovation and resilience that make our regional business community so special.
Explore their stories, celebrate their successes and imagine what recognition could mean for your business and your people.
Ready to Celebrate Your Success?
Your Achievements Deserve to Be Recognised.
Whether you’ve grown your business, invested in your people, developed something innovative, delivered exceptional service or demonstrated outstanding resilience, the C2S Business Awards 2027 are your opportunity to shine.
Don’t underestimate what you’ve achieved. We want to hear your story!
Proud of your business? Proud of your people? Give them the recognition they deserve.
The Making of the C2S Awards Trophies
In Partnership with Renishaw
We were proud to once again present our winners with unique C2S trophies, specially designed and manufactured by world-leading engineering company Renishaw in Gloucestershire.
More than just awards, these stunning trophies are engineering works of art – crafted with innovation, precision, and pride in British manufacturing.
Thank you to Craig Bailey, Chay Allen, Chris Pockett, and the exceptional Renishaw team for bringing our vision to life.
Each trophy features 10,000 layers of high-precision 3D-printed titanium (Ti6Al4V), 60-micron layer height, a Voronoi lattice inspired by the C2S logo, and a CNC precision stainless steel base.
These awards are a true symbol of excellence – matching the outstanding individuals and businesses celebrated at the C2S Awards.
Save the Dates
Entries open
1st November 2026
Awards Launch
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Entry Closing Date
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Shortlisters’ celebration
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Judging Takes Place
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Finalists Drinks
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Awards Evening
24th June 2027
Awards Alumni Lunch
September 2027
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