21/09/2026
🏆 Oh What a Night!…
Thursday night was a very special one.
The SME Hertfordshire Business Awards 2026 brought together businesses from across the county for another incredible evening celebrating Hertfordshire’s thriving SME community.
And for us, it was even more significant.
2026 marked the last time the Watford & West Herts Chamber of Commerce are hosts of the SME Hertfordshire Business Awards.
After 5 years of bringing businesses together, celebrating their achievements and shining a spotlight on the incredible people behind Hertfordshire’s SMEs, it was a fitting way to close our chapter as hosts.
And what a night to finish on.
From the moment guests arrived at Tewin Bury Farm, the atmosphere was incredible. There were celebrations, plenty of cheers, a few emotional moments and, of course, some very proud winners taking home their trophies.
But these awards have never just been about trophies.
They have always been about the people behind Hertfordshire’s businesses. The founders, leaders, teams and organisations who take risks, create opportunities, innovate, grow and keep our local economy moving.
So, one final time, THANK YOU.
HAB Law – our incredible Headline Partner.
Astreea UK, Harlequin Watford, Heart and Harrisons Private Client Solutions – our fantastic Platinum Partners.
Watford Council, Eventty by Veronica Cucu, B&M Care, JUST SMILE Events & Production, Berkeley Group, AA & R Certified Accountants Limited, West Herts College and Watford Town Centre – our Gold Partners.
EMW Law LLP – our Drinks Reception Sponsor.
Panthera Consultancy – our Programme Partner.
The Pepper Foundation – our Charity Partner.
And to our judges, suppliers, production team, entertainment, photographers, videographers, and everyone at Tewin Bury Farm working behind the scenes – thank you. You helped bring the whole thing to life.
But most importantly…
For every business we have celebrated over the years, every winner who has lifted a trophy, every finalist who has heard their name called and every entrepreneur who simply took the leap and entered…
this has been for you.
We are incredibly proud of what the SME Hertfordshire Business Awards have become and incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of our journey.
The awards will continue, and we look forward to watching them go from strength to strength.
And so, after one final night of celebrating Hertfordshire’s brilliant businesses…
That’s a wrap.
Thank you for making the SME Hertfordshire Business Awards 2026 one to remember.
What a way to go out. ❤️
