Finalists have been announced for the Chichester & Bognor Regis Business Awards 2026, taking place on Friday 12 June at the Avisford Park Hotel.
We are delighted to see so many businesses from across Chichester city centre represented among this year’s finalists – businesses that contribute day in, day out to the strength, character and appeal of the city.
This year’s city centre shortlist reflects the breadth of the local business community, from professional services and recruitment to independent retail, hospitality and those helping to shape Chichester’s visitor economy.
As proud sponsors of the Customer Service category, Chichester BID is particularly pleased to see so many city centre businesses recognised – highlighting the consistently high standards, care and welcome experienced across the city’s shops, salons, cafés, restaurants and professional services.
We wish every finalist a wonderful evening on Friday 12 June, and the very best of luck.
Outstanding Start-up (up to 2 years old)
JamCafé / Creative Beatz
Fernleigh
Medium Business (5–25 people)
Cathedral Wealth Management
Edward Cooke Family Law
Large Business (26+ people)
Bennett Griffin LLP
Q Hair & Beauty
Apprentice of the Year
Gracie Bradley-Roberts – Sims Williams Chichester
Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism
Joanna’s Boutique Tearoom Chichester
Fernleigh
Robin’s Nest Coffee Shop
Customer Service
Pallant Advanced Dentistry
Creations Hair Salon
Bennett Griffin
Innovation
Smith Simmons & Partners
Professional Service
Irwin Mitchell
Cathedral Wealth Management
Guardian Angel Carers
Edward Cooke Family Law
Employer of the Year
Blue Spire Accountants
Bennett and Game Recruitment
Creations Hair Salon
Edward Cooke Family Law
Outstanding Personal Achievement
Brad Ainsworth – Cathedral Wealth Management
Outstanding Mentor
Phil Salton – Chichester Recruitment
Carolyn Sweeney & Emma Shepherd – Kin Connect Ltd