Tendring4Growth Business Awards 2026
The Tendring4Growth Business Awards 2026 took place on 8 October 2026 at the Princes Theatre, bringing together businesses, entrepreneurs and community organisations from across the district to celebrate another fantastic year of achievement.
Supported by headline sponsor Colbea, the awards recognised the innovation, ambition and contribution of businesses helping to make Tendring a thriving place to live, work and do business. Congratulations to all of our winners, runners-up and finalists, and thank you to everyone who entered, attended and supported this year’s awards. If you would like to relive the evening, photos from the event can be viewed on our Facebook page.
Read on to see the businesses and individuals recognised at this year’s awards, including our winners, runners-up and finalists.
Think your business could be a winner next year? Keep an eye on the Tendring4Growth website and social media channels for information on the 2027 Tendring4Growth Business Awards and the opening of nominations.
Creative Excellence & Visitor Experience - Sponsored by Esign
Winner: Arts Trust Productions
Runner-up: Black Cactus Studio
Finalists:
- Oh My Naze!
- Pink Parrot Pottery
- Tiny Bloom Play Cafe
Excellence in Innovation - Sponsored by KAT Marketing
Winner: Naglotech
Runner-up: Rainy Bakes
Finalists:
- Blom Bakery
- Carbon Numbers
- Grassroot Media
Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Champion - Sponsored by Princes Theatre
Winner: Sober Curious Coastal
Runner-up: Happy Face Aesthetics
Finalists:
- After The Rain
- Co. Harwich
- GEM Pilates
Micro‑Business of the Year - Sponsored by Black Rock Restaurant
Winner: Precision Optics Eyewear
Runner-up: Hamford View
Finalists:
- Little Boat Gifts
- Neat as Pete Gardening & Maintenance Services
- Wise Ranker
Outstanding Consultancy Services - Sponsored by NEEB
Winner: Altorian Chartered Accountants
Runner-up: HR Prime
Finalists:
- JA Social Suite
- K2HR
- Lesley Barlow & Family
- TLC Dancewear
Outstanding Hospitality & Service - Sponsored by VGM Security Systems LTD
Winner: Rainy Bakes
Runner-up: Skylark
Finalists:
- Acorn Village
- EastCoast5
- Rebel Monkey Coffee House
People’s Choice Award - Sponsored by Surya Hotels
Winner: Precision Optics Eyewear
Runner-up: N-Tyce Nails
Social Value Champion - Sponsored by ROSE Builders
Winner: Jaco’s
Runner-up: The Nose
Finalists:
- Brightlingsea Regent FC Walking Football
- Jaywick Trade Hub
- Tendring Wellbeing and Intervention Services
Team of the Year - Sponsored by Pickering Group
Winner: The Stroke and Wellness Foundation
Runner-up: Coastline Window Cleaning
Finalists:
- Castlers Auctions
- Holland-on-Sea Motors
- HR Prime
- Tower Security
Tendring Business of the Year - Sponsored by Colbea
Winner: Rainy Bakes
Runner-up: Black Cactus Studio
Young Businessperson of the Year - Sponsored by Colchester Institute
Winner: Daniel Loveless, Forge Fitness and Nutrition
Runner-up: Tom Hale, Angel Landscapes Garden Maintenance
Finalists:
- George Ponta, Castlers Auctions
- Harry Peek, Clacton Pier
- Kasie, Milestone Moments Events
- Liam Sanderson, LRS Exterior Cleaning