Kingston Borough Business Awards (KBBA) recognise the outstanding achievements, innovation, diligence, and remarkable impact of the local businesses, educational institutions, and social enterprises. They foster inclusion, community engagement, sustainability, customer experiences, wellbeing and overall positive contributions across the borough of Kingston.

Whether you’re a small start-up or a large organisation, these awards are designed to celebrate your contributions and inspire others by showcasing the diversity and talent within Kingston’s business landscape.

The KBBA 2026 Finalists are announced.

The 192 entries across 16 categories showcased the fantastic talent, resilience, and innovation thriving across the borough.

Thank you to every organisation that took the time to enter the KBBA this year. And to those shortlisted as finalists, many congratulations; we look forward to celebrating with you on April 23rd!

NEW! The Kingston Business Choice Award 2026

For the first time in the history of KBBA we’re inviting you to have your say! Alongside the judged categories, the Kingston Borough Business Awards invite the wider community to recognise the finalist that best represents the spirit of Kingston’s business landscape.

Whether through innovation, leadership, community engagement or the quality of their work, this award celebrates the finalist that the Kingston community believes embodies the values of our local business ecosystem.

The winner will be decided by public vote and announced live and on social media (@kbbawards) during the awards evening.

Public voting will close at 12:00pm on Thursday 23rd April 2026.

Would you like to learn more about the Awards or relive the highlights from the 2025 ceremony? View the video below. Click below

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