Uckfield Business Awards 2026
The Uckfield Business Awards 2026 took place at the East Sussex National Hotel on Thursday 1 October, where 330 local businesspeople attended a glamourous Black-Tie event to recognise and celebrate the fabulous businesses and individuals from within the Uckfield & District business community. Congratulations to our overall winner of Business of the Year 2026, Bignose & Beardy, local cider makers from Framfield. And well done to each and every category winner. A list of our winners can be found via the Award category links below. Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who entered the Awards.
About the Uckfield Business Awards 2026
The Uckfield Business Awards is an awards celebration open to all businesses in Uckfield and its immediate surrounds. Launched in 2012 to promote the achievements and diversity of the Uckfield business community, the awards are organised by Uckfield Chamber of Commerce and culminate in a prestigious black-tie awards ceremony held at the East Sussex National Hotel on Thursday 1st October 2026.
With 15 award categories, the awards evening celebrate a diversity of winning businesses, who are selected by our generous sponsors.
2026 Uckfield Business Award Categories
Business of the Year
Sponsored by CJ Thorne & Co
Winner: Bignose & Beardy
Highly Commended: Highlands Inn, Mayfield Cattery
Small Business of the Year
Sponsored by Lawson Commercial
Winner: Plane Characters Productions
Best Rural Business
Sponsored by Dowling Consultant & Save Bills
Winner: Indulgent Ice Creams
Contribution to the Community
Sponsored by Uckfield Picture House
Winner: Mobility Audio Vision
Lifetime Achievement Award
Sponsored by Morton Waters Communications
Winner: Richard Thorne
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