CHELMSFORD BUSINESS AWARDS 2026
CELEBRATING OUR CLASS OF 2026 WINNERS
THANK YOU, CHELMSFORD
In June 2026 we celebrated the businesses and people who make Chelmsford city centre such a vibrant place to work, visit and enjoy. Thousands of nominations and votes came in, showing real pride in our city. Thank you to everyone who took part.
And to every business that joined us at Chelmsford Cathedral for the awards evening, thank you. Your passion, hard work and energy are what make this community stronger every day.
THE CLASS OF 2026
YOUR 2026 WINNERS
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Smoke and Dough
🏆 NEW BUSINESS
📍24-30 Springfield Rd -
Artists at the Meadows
🏆 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
📍The Meadows Shopping Centre -
Glow Tanning and Beauty
🏆 PERSONAL CARE & BEAUTY
📍34 Moulsham Street
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Number Six
🏆 SMALL/INDEPENDENT RETAILER
📍6 Can Bridge Way -
Fête Grays Yard
🏆 SMALL/INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT
📍10 - 13 Grays, Brewery Yard -
James Bryan Opticians
🏆 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
📍8 - 10 New London Rd
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Bravissimo
🏆 LARGE RETAILER
📍Bond Street Shopping Centre -
Giggling Squid
🏆 LARGE RESTAURANT
📍Bond Street Shopping Centre -
Hot Box
🏆 BAR/NIGHTTIME VENUE
📍28-29 Viaduct Rd
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Artists at the Meadows
🏆 CUSTOMER SERVICE
📍The Meadows Shopping Centre -
Kaani Kaana
🏆 TAKEAWAY RESTAURANT
📍18 Duke Street -
Riverside Leisure Centre
🏆 LEISURE FACILITY
📍Victoria Road
A SPECIAL MENTION
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
A special congratulations to our joint Employees of the Year — who go above and beyond for Chelmsford every day.
FROM THE EVENING
THE NIGHT IN PICTURES
Take a look back at the Chelmsford BID Business Awards 2026 evening at Chelmsford Cathedral.
WITH THANKS TO
OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS
These awards wouldn't be possible without the support of our sponsors and partners — thank you.
DISCOVER THIS YEAR’S
WINNERS ON YOUR
NEXT VISIT
From tonight's winners to your new favourite spot, explore every independent business
that makes Chelmsford worth shopping, eating and celebrating in.