Business Awards 2026

About the Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards

Lewisham is home to a vibrant mix of independent businesses that help drive growth and create opportunities for local communities. These awards celebrate their incredible impact and are open to all businesses based in the borough.

Businesses can nominate themselves or be nominated by customers, suppliers or partners. A panel of experts selects the shortlist, then the public votes to decide the winners.

Being shortlisted or winning puts businesses in the spotlight. They receive a certificate from us and can use the awards logo in their publicity. We also help promote them through platforms like our website, magazine, bus stop ads and social media – helping them reach new customers and grow their network.

Categories

This year, there are 12 exciting public-vote award categories:

• best sustainable business
• best online business
• best community contribution
• best new business
• best in creative sector
• best high street business 
• best café
• best restaurant
• best bar, pub or night time economy business
• best hair and beauty
• best independent business
• best market trader

Award ceremony

Carrying on from the success of previous years, our highly anticipated award ceremony will be held later this year at Catford’s iconic Broadway Theatre on Wednesday 21 October.

The celebration will feature the winners, local entertainment and give attendees the chance to network with other local businesses and partners. This is our flagship business event, so it's important you have fun and enjoy the community’s appreciation of your hard work.  

Dates for 2026

• nomination period: July to August - now closed for 2026
• public voting: open now until 1 October 2026
• award ceremony: 21 October 2026

More information

• Lewisham business support
• sign up to our regular business newsletter

For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, contact us on business@lewisham.gov.uk.