Welcome to the Kent Business Awards
The Kent Business Awards celebrate the people and businesses making a real impact across our county. From fast-growing start-ups to established companies, we recognise innovation, dedication and success in every corner of Kent.
Maidstone
Includes Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Gravesend, Dartford, Sittingbourne, Aylesford, Kings Hill, West Malling and East Malling
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Make your business a winner in 2026
Do you deliver outstanding customer service?
Have you created an innovative product or service?
Are you a great employer, inspiring leader, or growing business success story?
Whatever makes your business stand out, now is the time to showcase it. Don’t keep your achievements quiet — let customers, partners and the wider business community see what makes you different.
Entering the awards is more than a trophy. It is an opportunity to raise your profile, build credibility, attract new customers and stand out from your competitors.
Celebrate your success, recognise your team and put your business in the spotlight
Important Dates 2026
Application closing date
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells
Thursday 10 September
Ashford & Canterbury
Thursday 15 October
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Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Business Awards Dinner*
Wednesday 21 October
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
6:00 - 11:00 pm
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Ashford & Canterbury Business Awards Dinner*
Thursday 3 December
Mercure Maidtstone Great Danes Hotel
6:00 - 11:00 pm
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*As a finalist, your achievement is something we’re proud to celebrate, and we kindly ask that all finalists attend the Gala Dinner. This is a key moment of the awards, where winners are announced live on stage and every finalist is recognised for their success. Your attendance helps maintain the integrity of the event and ensures the celebration is complete for everyone involved.
Watch the highlights from our award ceremonies
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"The whole experience from the Kent Business Awards has been wonderful and our managing director thoroughly enjoyed speaking with each of the judging panels. Winning the 2024 Best Small Business and Best Sustainable & ESG Business was the perfect way to end our year at Oscar Acoustics. We've built on our ESG goals year-on-year so we're extremely proud to be recognised at this level. The awards night was great fun and the entertainment was top-notch!"
Harriet Hancock, Oscar Acoustics
2024 Maidstone Winner
"As a global brand based in Kent, it’s been wonderful to connect with local businesses through the Kent Business Awards. The process, judges, filming and the awards evening itself created an incredibly supportive atmosphere.
The communication throughout the process was excellent. It was incredible to win the Creative, Digital, and Innovation category, especially as it was full of talent. The awards night itself was incredibly smooth, and the meal was really very, very good."
Jemma Carter, Bedfont® Scientific Ltd.
2024 Maidstone Winner
"Our experience with the Kent Business Awards has been positive. The application process was refreshingly straightforward, making showcasing our business’s strengths and achievements easy. The gala dinner was an inspiring evening, celebrating the outstanding achievements of other companies in the region."
Harriet Hancock, Oscar Acoustics
2024 Maidstone Winner
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