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 North Essex Economic Board

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 Solutions Ltd

Winner: Rainy Bakes
Runner-up: Skylark

Finalists:

• Acorn Village
• EastCoast5
• Rebel Monkey Coffee House

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

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

People's Choice Award

Sponsored by Surya Hotels

Winner: Precision Optics Eyewear
Runner-up: N-Tyce Nails

Tendring Business of the Year

Sponsored by Colbea

Winner: Rainy Bakes
Runner-up: Black Cactus Studio

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