The Welsh Enterprise Awards 2026 is now accepting nominations to celebrate the businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators making a significant impact across Wales. The program is designed to recognize organizations driving growth, championing innovation, and strengthening industries within their communities, highlighting the resilience and entrepreneurship that define the Welsh business landscape.
Program Focus and Recognition
• Core Mission: To celebrate innovation, resilience, and entrepreneurship across Welsh businesses of all sizes, from start-ups and SMEs to established enterprises and specialist service providers.
• Key Industries: The awards highlight organisations and professionals driving progress across Wales’ diverse economy, including sectors such as advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, tourism, agriculture, technology, digital services, fintech, and professional services.
• Strategic Emphasis: The programme reflects Wales’ growing role in renewable energy and sustainability, with investment in wind, hydrogen, and green infrastructure, alongside continued expansion in technology and digital transformation.
• Recognised Attributes: The awards acknowledge businesses that demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and strong performance across both local and international markets, with an emphasis on SMEs as the backbone of the Welsh economy.
Nomination and Judging Details
• Nomination Status: Nominations are currently open.
• Nomination Link: Submissions can be made at https://zurl.co/oouHQ.
• Judging Process: The judging process is merit-based and is not influenced by the number of votes a company receives.
• Voting Integrity: To maintain the integrity of the awards, only one vote per company is accepted. Additional submissions for the same company will not be counted.
Key Dates
• Nomination Deadline: July 09, 2026
Whether you are an ambitious start-up, an established business leader, or know an organisation deserving of recognition, this is an opportunity to get involved and showcase success within Welsh enterprise. The awards aim to recognise organisations that deliver exceptional results, embrace innovation, and contribute to the continued progress of the Welsh economy.