19/06/2026
Businesses from across the region are being invited to showcase their achievements as applications officially open for the South Wales Business Awards 2026.
The prestigious awards programme will return to Cardiff’s Hilton Hotel on Friday, September 18, celebrating the outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations helping to drive the South Wales economy.
The event will once again be hosted by one of Wales’ best-known television and radio presenters, Sara Edwards.
Applications opened on Monday, June 15, with businesses encouraged to submit their entries before the closing date of Friday, August 14.
Nominees will be announced on Monday, August 17, with the shortlist published on the South Wales Business Awards website at 9am and all successful nominees notified by email.
Organisers are encouraging businesses of all sizes and sectors to enter, with categories recognising entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, customer service and workplace culture.