Hundreds attend Salisbury Business Excellence Awards 2026
Salisbury’s Business Excellence Awards 2026, organised by Salisbury & District Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Salisbury Business Improvement District, took place on Friday, March 20, at The Stones Hotel.
The evening brought together entrepreneurs, organisations and community champions from across the region, all dressed for the occasion and eager to celebrate the achievements shaping Salisbury’s local economy.
Guests were treated to a three-course meal during the event, followed later by live music that kept the dancefloor busy well into the night.
Salisbury Business Excellence Awards 2026 at The Stones Hotel in High Post (Image: BRINQQ)
A total of eight awards were presented, recognising excellence across a wide range of sectors. Each winner received a framed certificate, a wooden plaque and a bottle of Champagne, along with £1,000 worth of free advertising with the Journal. In most categories, two runners-up were also highly commended, reflecting the strength and depth of entries this year.
The ceremony was hosted by Chamber Events Executive Mark Baulch and Chamber Director Hugh Vivian, whose light-hearted presenting style helped maintain a celebratory atmosphere throughout. Awards were presented by Salisbury BID chief executive Ellie Burke alongside Dan Rhind-Tutt, director of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Social Value Award, sponsored by Bradbeers, was awarded to the Rotary Club of Wilton in recognition of its continued commitment to community support and charitable initiatives across the area.
Judges also praised the work of Chalke Valley Community Hub and South West Mencap, both of whom were highly commended for their meaningful contributions to social wellbeing.
In the Rising Star category, sponsored by Wiltshire College, Samantha Scott of Afon House Chiropractic Clinic was named the winner, standing out for her ambition and impact early in her career.
James Tomlinson of Alabare and Luke Cleall of Make it AI were both highly commended, each recognised for their potential and growing influence within their respective fields.
Wiltshire Creative claimed the Visitor Experience Award, sponsored by The Stonehenge Tour, after impressing judges with its role in enhancing Salisbury’s cultural offering and attracting visitors to the city.
Grillado and Salisbury Escape Room were also acknowledged as highly commended finalists for delivering memorable experiences to customers.
Customer care was firmly in the spotlight in the Excellence in Customer Service category, sponsored by Salisbury City Hall. Afon House Chiropractic Clinic secured its second win of the evening, highlighting its consistent dedication to client satisfaction, while Techosaurus and Total Foot Health were both highly commended for their strong customer-focused approaches.
The Innovation Award, sponsored by Grist Environmental, went to Lawntech, recognised for forward-thinking practices and a commitment to developing new ideas.
Techosaurus appeared again among the highly commended, alongside Here Self Storage, both praised for embracing innovation within their operations.
Salisbury Business Excellence Awards 2026 at The Stones Hotel in High Post (Image: BRINQQ)
In the New Business of the Year category, sponsored by Dunbar Associates, A Little Place emerged as the winner, marking an impressive start and strong early growth. TXIN and Zia Pizza were also highly commended, reflecting the vibrancy of Salisbury’s emerging business scene.
The Small Business of the Year title, sponsored by D&N Maintenance and Construction, was awarded to Cybele Training & Consultancy, which judges said demonstrated outstanding performance and resilience.
V-Tec Automotive and Soft Play in a Box were both highly commended for their contributions and continued development.
Rounding off the evening, the prestigious Large Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Aspire Defence, was presented to Parker Bullen. The firm was recognised for its significant presence and impact within the local economy, while Lawntech received further praise as a highly commended finalist in the category.
The awards once again highlighted the diversity, innovation and resilience of Salisbury’s business community, with organisers praising all those who entered and attended for making the evening a resounding success.
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