Ben Hanlin To Host The 2026 Eastbourne Business Awards

We are delighted to announce that world class magician, comedian and TV presenter, Ben Hanlin will be our host for the 2026 Eastbourne Business Awards. Ben has over 2 million followers online and has appeared on television over 100 times, including competing in Dancing On Ice as a finalist!

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2026

Celebrating Excellence: EBA26

We’re delighted to announce that the Eastbourne Business Awards will take place on Friday, 16th October at the Winter Garden, with an exciting new host, Ben Hanlin, renowned TV Presenter and Magician. Check Ben Hanlin out here.

Don’t delay - it’s your last chance to submit a nomination and celebrate your business achievements. Just choose up to 3 categories below and fill in the details – simple!

Eastbourne is a fantastic place to live, work, and do business, combining excellent connectivity, a thriving economy, and an outstanding quality of life. But what truly makes our town special is our strong and supportive business community, working together to drive growth and success.

The Eastbourne Business Awards recognise the innovation, leadership, and positive impact of businesses across our region. Join us as we celebrate the people and organisations helping to shape Eastbourne’s future at the biggest party in town!

PREVIOUS WINNERS

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2022

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2023

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2024

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2025

This Event is Proudly Sponsored by:

Event Sponsors:

Ben Hanlin To Host The 2026 Eastbourne Business Awards

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2026

Celebrating Excellence: EBA26

PREVIOUS WINNERS

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2022

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2023

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2024

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2025

This Event is Proudly Sponsored by:

Event Sponsors:

Winners Announced

We are pleased to present this year's winners and highly-commended businesses. We would like to congratulate all the finalists, each and every one is a shining example of a great local business!

We look forward to doing it all again next year.

Eastbourne Business Awards - Winners Announced

Photo courtesy of
Mark Dimmock Photography

Community Business Award

WINNER:

Wave Community Bank

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Danni Drew

Award Sponsored By:

Walfinch Home Care

Health and Wellbeing Award

WINNER:

Home Instead Eastbourne And Hailsham

Award Sponsored By:

First Choice Dental Clinic

Small Business Award

(1-9 employees)

WINNER:

Dynamic Beauty Salon

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Sussex Footcare

Award Sponsored By:

Loch

SME Business Award

10-49 employees

WINNER:

Trinity Homes (UK) Ltd

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Cobie Vetcare

Award Sponsored By:

Advanta Chartered Accountants

Large Business Award

(50+ employees)

WINNER:

Beechwood Grove Care Home - Oakland Care

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Mortain Place Care Home

Award Sponsored By:

Lightning Fibre

Outstanding Young Achiever / Apprentice Award

WINNER:

RebeccaStevens MayaBelle

of Eastbourne College

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Jake Purcell

of Metrobank

Award Sponsored By:

East Sussex College

Outstanding Professional Service Award

WINNER:

James Thompson Architecture

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

The Accountant's Best Friend Ltd

Award Sponsored By:

HR Dept & Owen Contractors Ltd

Outstanding Sustainable / Green Business Award

WINNER:

M S Steelwork Ltd

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Corin Dudley Electrical Services Ltd - Cds Electrical

Award Sponsored By:

Identity

Outstanding New Business / Start-up Award

WINNER:

Eastbourne Coaches

Award Sponsored By:

Barwells Solicitors

Outstanding Food & Drink Award

WINNER:

Taj By Nobi Hussain

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Fig. Restaurant At The Tennis Cafe

Award Sponsored By:

Urban Food Service

Outstanding Tourism / Accommodation Award

WINNER:

Ravillious Hotel

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

The Sheldon Hotel

Award Sponsored By:

Pomodorro E Mozzarella

Customer Service Excellence Award

WINNER:

Beatty Dental Limited

Award Sponsored By:

Insight6

Creative Excellence Award

WINNER:

Printers Playhouse

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Media Attention

Award Sponsored By:

PRG Marketing Communications

Digital Excellence Award

WINNER:

Fountain Digital Ltd

Award Sponsored By:

Southern IT

Outstanding Family Business Award

WINNER:

Corin Dudley Electrical Services Ltd

Award Sponsored By:

Sykes Harley-Davidson

Employer of the Year Award

WINNER:

Zoonou Limited

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

HR Dept Sussex-by-the-Sea

Award Sponsored By:

Posturite

Lifetime Achievement Award

Award Sponsored By:

The Beacon

Overall Business of the Year 2026

Award Sponsored By:

W Bruford

Winners Announced

We are pleased to present this year's winners and highly-commended businesses. We would like to congratulate all the finalists, each and every one is a shining example of a great local business!

We look forward to doing it all again next year.

Photo courtesy of
Mark Dimmock Photography

Community Business Award

WINNER:

Wave Community Bank

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Danni Drew

Award Sponsored By:

Walfinch Home Care

Health and Wellbeing Award

WINNER:

Home Instead Eastbourne And Hailsham

Award Sponsored By:

First Choice Dental Clinic

Small Business Award

(1-9 employees)

WINNER:

Dynamic Beauty Salon

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Sussex Footcare

Award Sponsored By:

Loch

SME Business Award

10-49 employees

WINNER:

Trinity Homes (UK) Ltd

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Cobie Vetcare

Award Sponsored By:

Advanta Chartered Accountants

Large Business Award

(50+ employees)

WINNER:

Beechwood Grove Care Home - Oakland Care

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Mortain Place Care Home

Award Sponsored By:

Lightning Fibre

Outstanding Young Achiever / Apprentice Award

WINNER:

RebeccaStevens MayaBelle

of Eastbourne College

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Jake Purcell

of Metrobank

Award Sponsored By:

East Sussex College

Outstanding Professional Service Award

WINNER:

James Thompson Architecture

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

The Accountant's Best Friend Ltd

Award Sponsored By:

HR Dept & Owen Contractors Ltd

Outstanding Sustainable / Green Business Award

WINNER:

M S Steelwork Ltd

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Corin Dudley Electrical Services Ltd - Cds Electrical

Award Sponsored By:

Identity

Outstanding New Business / Start-up Award

WINNER:

Eastbourne Coaches

Award Sponsored By:

Barwells Solicitors

Outstanding Food & Drink Award

WINNER:

Taj By Nobi Hussain

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Fig. Restaurant At The Tennis Cafe

Award Sponsored By:

Urban Food Service

Outstanding Tourism / Accommodation Award

WINNER:

Ravillious Hotel

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

The Sheldon Hotel

Award Sponsored By:

Pomodorro E Mozzarella

Customer Service Excellence Award

WINNER:

Beatty Dental Limited

Award Sponsored By:

Insight6

Creative Excellence Award

WINNER:

Printers Playhouse

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

Media Attention

Award Sponsored By:

PRG Marketing Communications

Digital Excellence Award

WINNER:

Fountain Digital Ltd

Award Sponsored By:

Southern IT

Outstanding Family Business Award

WINNER:

Corin Dudley Electrical Services Ltd

Award Sponsored By:

Sykes Harley-Davidson

Employer of the Year Award

WINNER:

Zoonou Limited

HIGHLY COMMENDED:

HR Dept Sussex-by-the-Sea

Award Sponsored By:

Posturite

Lifetime Achievement Award

Award Sponsored By:

The Beacon

Overall Business of the Year 2026

Award Sponsored By:

W Bruford

The Judging Panel

We are grateful to our prestigious judging panel, all of whom have a wealth of experience and business knowledge and share a passion to see businesses in this area succeed.

Ian Fletcher-Price

Posturite ltd

Ashley Pugh

Brufords

Denise Greaves

Matt Garcia

Identity

Gail Mckay

Bournefree magazine

Stephen Holt

Eastbourne borough council

Paul Matthews

Insight6

Christina Ewbank

Head Judge

Ian Fletcher-Price

Posturite ltd

Ashley Pugh

Brufords

Denise Greaves

Matt Garcia

Identity

Gail Mckay

Bournefree magazine

Stephen Holt

Eastbourne borough council

Paul Matthews

Insight6

Christina Ewbank

Head Judge

The Winter Gardens

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2026 will be held at the beautiful Victorian Winter Gardens, but numbers will be restricted to a maximum of 400 people, so book your tickets without delay!

Tickets are available from the Eastbourne unLtd Chamber of Commerce website.

The early-bird price of £79.00 is available until Friday 31 July. Then £95.00 tickets are available until Midnight on Wednesday 30th September.

Eastbourne Business Awards - The Winter Gardens

Photo courtesy of
Mark Dimmock Photography

The Winter Gardens

The Eastbourne Business Awards 2026 will be held at the beautiful Victorian Winter Gardens, but numbers will be restricted to a maximum of 400 people, so book your tickets without delay!

Tickets are available from the Eastbourne unLtd Chamber of Commerce website.

The early-bird price of £79.00 is available until Friday 31 July. Then £95.00 tickets are available until Midnight on Wednesday 30th September.

Photo courtesy of
Mark Dimmock Photography

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