2026 Ilkley Business Awards Finalists & Winners

This award celebrates excellence in providing professional services. It is open to any business with a trading address in the LS29 postcode area that offers services such as accounting, legal advice, property services, or similar.

We are looking for firms that demonstrate exceptional expertise, professionalism, and a commitment to providing outstanding service to their clients. Tell us what sets your business apart from the competition, from your specialised skills to your unique approach.

This is a chance to highlight your firm’s integrity and showcase what makes your professional service truly stand out.

This award celebrates the passion and entrepreneurial spirit of individuals who are running a successful venture alongside their main source of income. It is open to any person or group running a “side hustle” that is a genuine business, not just a hobby, and is based in the LS29 postcode area.

We are looking for individuals who have demonstrated dedication and creativity in building their business. This is an opportunity to recognise your hard work and highlight the potential of your venture.

This award celebrates the exceptional skill and creativity of businesses and individuals in the hair and beauty industry. It is open to any hair or beauty business in the LS29 postcode area, including salons, individual practitioners, and manufacturers within the sector.

We’re looking for businesses that demonstrate outstanding service, innovation, and a commitment to making their clients look and feel their best. We want to hear what makes your business succeed and stand out from the rest. This is an opportunity to highlight the talent and passion that drive the hair and beauty industry in our community.

This award celebrates the exceptional dedication and compassion of businesses and individuals in the care sector. It is open to any organisation or person providing care services, including childcare, domiciliary care, elderly care, and support for those with disabilities.

This award recognises the businesses that go above and beyond to provide outstanding care, create a safe and nurturing environment, and make a significant positive impact on the lives of those they serve in the LS29 community.

This award celebrates the vibrant businesses that make our community a great place to visit and enjoy. It is open to any business in the hospitality, entertainment, leisure, or tourism sectors that is based in the LS29 postcode area.

Whether you’re an independent business with a single location or part of a larger chain or franchise, as long as you trade in LS29, you are eligible.

We are looking for businesses that provide exceptional experiences, from fantastic food and drink to engaging and memorable entertainment.

This includes businesses in the hospitality sector, retail, restaurants, pubs, bars, and any other business that serves the public directly. We are looking for businesses that have demonstrated excellence in customer service and a commitment to providing a top-tier consumer experience, whether they are independent or part of a larger chain or franchise.

To be eligible, the nomination must be made by a current employee and cannot be a self-nomination. We are looking for a leader who has made a significant positive impact on their team and business, fostering a great working environment and supporting the professional growth of their staff.

Any LS29 business of at least two individuals may enter this category.  Do you have an outstanding new employee? Or perhaps a budding entrepreneur in your company?