Test Valley Business Awards

28/01/2026

✨ Award Categories Now Open for Enquiries ✨

We are pleased to confirm that the following Test Valley Business Awards categories are now available:

🏆 The Employer of the Year Award
🏆 Small Business of the Year Award
🏆 New Business of the Year Award

If you are interested in entering, sponsoring, or would simply like to find out more about any of these categories, please get in touch.

📧 Email: info@tvbawards.org.uk

We would love to hear from you and help you get involved in celebrating the incredible businesses across Test Valley.

28/01/2026

Young Business Person of the Year Award 🚀

We are delighted to welcome Stannah as Gold Sponsor of the Young Business Person of the Year Award for 2026. Supporting ambition, innovation, and the next generation of business leaders is at the heart of this award, and we are proud to have Stannah championing young talent across Test Valley.

🔗 https://www.stannah.co.uk

28/01/2026

The Sustainability Award 🌱

Our Sustainability Award is proudly supported by Test Valley Borough Council as a Gold Sponsor for 2026. This award recognises businesses that are making a real commitment to environmental responsibility and long term positive impact within our community.

🔗 https://www.testvalley.gov.uk

28/01/2026

Rural Business of the Year Award 🌾

We are pleased to announce Parker Bullen Solicitors as Gold Sponsor of the Rural Business of the Year Award 2026. This award celebrates the strength, resilience, and innovation of rural enterprises that play such a vital role in our local economy.

🔗 https://www.parkerbullen.com

28/01/2026

Business Innovation & Technology Award 💡

We are delighted to have the University of Southampton Science Park as Gold Sponsor of the Business Innovation & Technology Award 2026. This award celebrates forward thinking businesses driving innovation, technology, and future focused growth across the region.

🔗 https://www.southamptonsciencepark.com

28/01/2026

Business in the Community Award 🤝

The Business in the Community Award is proudly Gold Sponsored by David Wilson Homes Barratt Homes for 2026. This award recognises businesses that go above and beyond to support their communities and make a meaningful difference locally.

🔗 https://www.davidwilsonhomes.co.uk
🔗 https://www.barratthomes.co.uk

26/01/2026

✨ We’re back and officially underway for the year ahead ✨

The Test Valley Business Awards committee has held its first meeting of the new year, and we are so excited about what’s coming next.

There’s a real buzz around the table, plenty of ideas flowing, and lots of exciting plans taking shape. We cannot wait to start sharing more details with you very soon.

Watch this space… it’s going to be a great year 💫

01/01/2026

✨ Hello 2026! ✨

As we step into a brand new year, we want to start by saying a huge thank you to everyone who has been part of the Test Valley Business Awards journey. From our sponsors, judges and finalists to every business that entered, attended, supported, or cheered from the sidelines — you are what makes TVBA so special.

Your passion, resilience, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire us and showcase the very best of Test Valley’s business community.

2026 already promises exciting moments ahead, new stories to tell, and another opportunity to shine a spotlight on the businesses shaping our future. We can’t wait to share what’s coming next.

Here’s to a successful, inspiring, and prosperous New Year for you all.
Let’s make 2026 one to remember. 🥂✨

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Test Valley Business Awards! 🎄

What an incredible year it's been! From a record number of entries to a sold-out gala night and the most inspiring mix of businesses we've ever celebrated. 2025 has truly raised the bar for TVBA.

Thank you to everyone who supported us, took part, sponsored, judged, or simply cheered our finalists on. This community gets stronger, more creative, and more exciting every year, and we're so proud to be part of it.

Wishing you all a joyful Christmas and an even bigger, bolder, and brighter 2026! 💫

16/09/2025

It was an amazing night and so many great businesses!!

Tributes were also paid to David Mellor and Dr Julian Chen

16/09/2025

Ben from Love Andover / Andover Radio is playing the interviews from last night on his show this morning. You can listen live on 95.9FM or online at https://loveandover.com/radioplayer/

We've also spoken to Ben and he's going to make them all available to listen to again!

15/09/2025

It's the final award of the night - the Young Business Person Award sponsored by Stannah.

The winner is...Emma James (Back in Shape Chiropractic)