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Businesses across Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield invited to celebrate success, innovation and resilience

Businesses and individuals across West Yorkshire are being invited to put themselves forward for recognition as the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce Business Celebration Awards return for 2026.

The awards will take place at the Accu Stadium in Huddersfield on Wednesday 2 December, with nominations now open across 14 categories.

Now in their fifth year, the awards celebrate outstanding achievement, innovation, leadership and positive contributions to the region’s business community.

From ambitious young businesses and growing organisations to inspirational leaders, manufacturers and training providers, the awards aim to shine a light on the organisations and individuals making a difference across Mid Yorkshire.

14 categories up for grabs

The 2026 awards feature 14 categories, giving businesses and individuals the opportunity to showcase their achievements and contribution to the region.

Categories include:

• Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year
• Community Cohesion & Inclusion Award
• Investing in People Award
• Business Leader of the Year
• Manufacturing Excellence Award
• Young Business of the Year
• Scale-Up Business of the Year
• Outstanding Contribution to the Region Award
• Circular Business of the Year
• Innovator of the Year
• Calderdale Business of the Year
• Kirklees Business of the Year
• Wakefield Business of the Year
• Chamber Member of the Year

Businesses can either nominate themselves or put forward another organisation they believe deserves recognition.

The deadline for entries is midnight on 11 October 2026. More information about the categories and the application process is available from the Mid Yorkshire Chamber Website.

Celebrating resilience and ambition

Jason McCartney, Chairman of the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “I’m really looking forward to taking our Mid Yorkshire Chamber Business Awards 2026 to the Accu Stadium in Huddersfield on Wednesday 2 December 2026.

“I’m proud that our team at the Mid Yorkshire Chamber has supported hundreds of member companies, organisations and charities to grow, thrive and connect over the past 12 months.

“As the CEO of a group of local engineering businesses, I know what a challenging time it is right now, which is why it’s so important that we recognise and celebrate the success, resilience, innovation and ambition from within our membership across Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield.”

Winning a Business Celebration Award can also give organisations regional recognition, helping to raise their profile, celebrate their teams’ achievements and highlight their impact to customers, partners and the wider business community.

Awards evening coming to Huddersfield

Following the submission process, the awards will culminate in a celebration evening at the Accu Stadium on Wednesday 2 December.

Hundreds of business leaders, decision-makers and partners from across the region are expected to come together for an evening celebrating the achievements of the Mid Yorkshire business community.

Welcome drinks will begin at 6.30 pm, with a dress code of “Dress to impress – Smart & Stylish”.

Tickets are available from £55 plus VAT for members and shortlisted businesses, with individual tickets for non-members who have not been shortlisted priced at £75 plus VAT.

Tables of 10 are also available, priced at £495 plus VAT for members and shortlisted businesses, and £695 plus VAT for non-members.

Businesses interested in attending can contact the Chamber’s events team, while sponsorship opportunities are also available.

For enquiries about the awards process, businesses can contact events@my-chamber.co.uk. Sponsorship enquiries can be directed to Emma@my-chamber.co.uk.

Supporting businesses across West Yorkshire

The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry is an independent, business-led organisation supporting businesses across West Yorkshire to Connect, Learn, Grow and Influence.

Its work includes networking and business events, peer learning, innovation and knowledge transfer, manufacturing and supply-chain support, international trade services, skills support and entrepreneurial opportunities.

The Chamber works with organisations of all sizes and at different stages, from start-ups and sole traders through to SMEs, large employers and anchor organisations across West Yorkshire.