Finalists revealed for the Chichester & District Business Awards 2026
It’s the moment businesses have been waiting for – the finalists have been announced for the Chichester & District Business Awards 2026.
The awards, organised by the Chichester Observer Series, are supported by a strong line-up of local organisations, each helping to celebrate the businesses, people and initiatives contributing to the district and helping to make the community thrive.
Chichester District Council, the awards’ main partner, is joined by The Great Sussex Way as associate sponsor, with University of Chichester, Biffa and West Sussex County Council working in partnership, Clive Emson and Chichester BID supporting individual categories. Genesis Town Planning is sponsoring the Drinks Reception.
Businesses from across the district submitted their nominations and the judges had the difficult job of shortlisting entries based on their achievements, innovation and commitment to their customers and communities.
The awards celebrate the success, dedication and hard work of businesses across the Chichester district, shining a spotlight on the people and organisations making a real difference to the local economy.
The finalists will now look ahead to the awards ceremony at the Chichester Festival Theatre on Monday, November 2, where the winners will be revealed!
Congratulations to all the finalists!
Finalists for the Chichester & District Business Awards 2026
Best Customer Service Initiative
CareYourWay Chichester
Continue Arcades Chichester
Guardian Angel Carers Chichester
House of Hearing Chichester
Q Hair and Beauty
Professional Services Business of the Year
Cathedral Wealth Management
Chivrall Ltd
The Neurodiversity Academy
Versed Financial
Sustainable Business of the Year
Secret Linen Store
Summer Gold Extra Virgin Oil
Vintro Vintage and Retro
Start Up / New Business of the year
Bosham Tutors
Cavavin The Wine Shop
Continue Arcades Chichester
Fernleigh
Pinks Associates
Zephyr Group Ltd
Small Independent Business of the Year
LaylaLeigh Millinery
Maggie & Belle
Red Card
Robin's Nest Coffee Shop
Vintro Vintage and Retro
Wilson Design Associates
Medium Independent Business of the Year
Comics, Games and Coffee Ltd
Continue Arcades Chichester
La Fish
Secret Linen Store
The Ghost at the Feast
The Modern Calligraphy Company
Large Independent Business of the year
Bennett & Game Recruitment
Blue Spire Limited
Q Hair and Beauty
Innovation Project of the year
Chichester Urban Winery (The Ghost At The Feast)
Creative Club (Creations Hair Salon)
Fandango Digital Ltd
Petworth Pop Up
Charity of the Year
Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital
Lifecentre
Sage House, Tangmere
St Wilfrid's Hospice
UKHarvest
Young People's Shop
Sustainable Champion of the Year
Lucy Ferre
Vanessa Bennett
Tourism, Hospitality or Retail Business of the Year
Continue Arcades Chichester
Fernleigh
La Fish
Rocking Horse
The Ghost at the Feast