Get to know your 2026 judges

The shortlisting and judging process is carried out by an independent team of businesspeople from across the county, including category sponsors. We have a further bank of judges on the waiting list should any conflict of interest arise when finalists are announced. Judges may change categories due to conflict of interest.

Please take a look at who our judges are below:

Company of the Year

Sponsored By McPhillips

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Best New Business

Sponsored By Sponsorship Opportunity Available

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Nigel West

Fiveways Insurance Group

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Best Small Business

Sponsored By Sponsorship Opportunity Available

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Natasha Fox

Dyke Yaxley

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Outstanding Customer Service

Sponsored By Sponsorship Opportunity Available

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Beverly Smith

MFG Solicitors

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Outstanding Business Growth

Sponsored By WR Partners

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Ruth Martin

Martin & Jones Marketing

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Community Champion - Business in the Community

Sponsored By Telford College

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Excellence in Manufacturing & Engineering

Sponsored By Telford & Wrekin Council

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Retail, Leisure & Hospitality Achievement

Sponsored By Aaron & Partners Solicitors

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Carl Jones

Shropsire Business

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The Trailblazer Innovation Award

Sponsored By Harper Adams University

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Simon Cartwright

CEL

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Sustainability Achievement

Sponsored By Sponsorship Opportunity Available

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Sadie Gardener

North Shropshire College

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Young Business Person

Sponsored By Sponsorship Opportunity Available

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Best Place to Work

Sponsored By Sponsorship Opportunity Available

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Pippa Tait

Sales Geek

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