A total of 28 winners were recognised at the 13th edition of the 2026 West London Business Awards.
The winners of the West London Business Awards 2026 have been revealed, celebrating the exceptional achievements, innovation and community impact of businesses and entrepreneurs across the capital.
The awards are organised and delivered by West London Business, the leading voice representing businesses across the region. Now firmly established as one of London’s most respected business accolades, the awards recognise organisations and individuals driving economic growth, job creation and social value across West London and beyond.
Hosted by Iranian comedian and West London resident Shappi Khorsandi and attended by over 400 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and VIPs, the Awards was held at Allianz Stadium Twickenham on Friday 27th February.
Commenting on the winners, Andrew Dakers, Chief Executive of West London Business, said:
“The calibre of this year’s winners demonstrates why West London continues to be one of the most dynamic economic regions in the UK. From innovative SMEs and inspiring entrepreneurs to global corporates leading on sustainability and social responsibility, these organisations represent the very best of business.
At West London Business, we are proud to champion companies that are not only driving growth but also creating meaningful impact in their communities. Congratulations to all our 2026 winners – you are shaping the future of the world’s most connected place.”
The 2026 awards’ winners highlight the breadth of sectors powering the region’s economy, including advanced manufacturing, professional services, hospitality, healthcare, sustainability and social enterprise.
SME Category Winners
- SME: Business / Professional Services – Valueleaf Global (Ealing & Brent)
- SME: The Bill Boler Award for Creative Excellence – PINK SEO (Hounslow)
- SME: Education & Training Provider – MAMA Youth Project (Ealing)
- SME: Food & Drink / Hospitality Business – Lil’ Nashville (Hounslow)
- SME: Health & Wellbeing Business – The Mulberry Centre (Hounslow)
- SME: Logistics Business – Edwards Removals (Ealing)
- SME: Manufacturing / Design Business – Doughlicious (Ealing)
- SME: Property & Construction Business – Child Graddon Lewis (Islington)
Apprentices of the Year
- Apprentice of the Year (16–29) – Lauren Davidson
Employer: British Airways | Training Provider: The JGA Group (Hillingdon) - Apprentice of the Year (16–29) – Talvin McClunie
Employer: SIZE Group | Training Provider: United Colleges Group (Brent) - Apprentice of the Year (30+) – Joanne McSweeney
Employer: Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation | Training Provider: HRUC (Hillingdon)
These awards celebrate rising talent across West London, recognising individuals whose dedication and ambition are shaping the workforce of tomorrow.
Community, Sustainability & Innovation
- SME Community Investment – Group Entropy (Hounslow)
- SME Green Business – Snakes and Ladders (Hounslow)
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Business – K4 Group (Hounslow)
- Innovative SME – Tastes Good Does Good (Brent)
- West London ‘One to Watch’ – Valueleaf Global (Ealing & Brent)
Entrepreneurship & Future Talent
- Kidpreneur – Hephzibah Workshop
- Teenpreneur – StoryMaker
- Young Entrepreneur – Kinnective Care (Hillingdon)
Teenpreneur of the Year: StoryMaker at the 2026 West London Business Awards.
Corporate & Leadership Honours
- West London ‘Business Booster’ – ScaleSpace and Imperial Incubator (Hammersmith & Fulham)
- Environmental Corporate of the Year – Westfield London in partnership with Grosvenor Services (Hammersmith & Fulham)
- Socially Responsible Corporate – The Green Quarter (Ealing)
- Park Royal Business – Doughlicious (Ealing)
- West London Company of the Year – Doughlicious (Ealing)
Doughlicious won the coveted award of West London Business of the Year 2025.
Individual Honours
- Business Leader of the Year – Kathryn Bricken, Doughlicious (Ealing)
- Social Impact Leader – Shaylesh Patel, ASTOP (Hounslow)
- West London Hero – Nishita Rai, Doughlicious (Ealing)
- Lifetime Achievement in Business – Peter Wenzel, Wenzel’s the Bakers (Brent)
Peter Wenzel, Wenzel’s the Bakers, won the prestigious Lifetime Achievement in Business Award at the 2026 West London Business Awards. Pictured is Dean Russell, who collected the award on Peter’s behalf.
Images courtesy of Peter L Hughes, Photoview.
Watch the West London Business Awards evening highlights here.
About West London Business:
West London Business (WLB) ensures West London is a successful, inclusive, environment for responsible business. West London is the UK’s global gateway; a £73billion+ GVA economy underpinned by 120,000+ businesses. We are a business-led leadership forum, with members including Heathrow and HSBC, as well as key regional firms such as Garden Studios and Bigham’s. WLB has 15,000+ supporters and convenes 30+ events per annum, including the West London Business Awards.
Our members work together through WLB to raise West London’s global economic competitiveness and catalyse action for people and planet. Through our work we inform and influence the work of local, regional, and national government policymakers and promote inward investment.
