South Wales has never been short of excellence. It is time we celebrated it properly.
Join us at Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday, 29 October 2026, for the official launch of the inaugural South Wales Awards 2026–27—a new regional platform created to recognise the businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals and women leaders making South Wales impossible to ignore.
From ambitious start-ups and established family businesses to innovative entrepreneurs, inspiring leaders and organisations creating meaningful community impact, the South Wales Awards will give the people behind the region’s success the recognition they deserve.
This is more than the launch of another awards programme. It is the beginning of a new South Wales business tradition.
What to Expect at the Launch
The official launch will introduce the vision, themes and nomination process behind the South Wales Awards.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
Discover the available award categories
Understand who is eligible to enter
Learn how nominations and judging will work
Meet members of the South Wales business community
Connect with entrepreneurs, professionals and regional leaders
Explore sponsorship and partnership opportunities
Nominate their own organisation or another deserving business
Become part of the founding year of the awards
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for:
Business owners and founders
Start-ups, SMEs and established companies
Women entrepreneurs and senior leaders
Professionals and consultants
Community organisations and social enterprises
Business networks and membership organisations
Investors and corporate decision-makers
Universities, colleges and training providers
Local authorities and regional stakeholders
Potential sponsors, judges and media partners
Anyone who wants to support and celebrate South Wales business
Why Enter the South Wales Awards?
Recognition can create momentum far beyond the awards ceremony.
Entering the South Wales Awards could help your organisation:
Build credibility and customer confidence
Increase regional visibility and brand awareness
Recognise the contribution of your employees
Strengthen recruitment and team morale
Create new business and partnership conversations
Demonstrate excellence through independent judging
Position your organisation as a leader within its sector
Entries are completely free, and businesses may enter more than one relevant category.
Businesses may nominate themselves, while customers, colleagues, suppliers and members of the public may also nominate an organisation or individual they believe deserves recognition.
Independent Judging
Eligible nominations will be assessed against clearly defined category criteria by an independent panel of business leaders, industry specialists and academic or sector experts.
The judging process will consider areas such as:
Excellence
Business impact
Innovation
Leadership
Customer experience
Growth
Community contribution
The South Wales Awards are designed to recognise genuine achievement—not popularity, paid placement or the size of an organisation’s marketing budget.
Be Part of Chapter One
There will only ever be one inaugural South Wales Awards.
The businesses, leaders, sponsors and supporters who take part this year will become part of the founding story of a celebration created specifically for South Wales.
Join us at Cardiff City Stadium and help us begin a new tradition of recognising the people and organisations moving the region forward.
Event Details
Event: South Wales Awards 2026–27 Official Launch Ceremony
Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Address: Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ, United Kingdom
Admission: Free registration
Website: southwalesawards.com
Advance registration is required. Places may be limited and admission remains subject to venue capacity.
Nominations
Nominations for the South Wales Awards 2026–27 are now open and completely free.
You may:
Nominate your own business
Nominate yourself for an eligible individual award
Nominate an outstanding colleague or leader
Recommend a business you admire
Enter more than one relevant category
Visit southwalesawards.com to explore the categories and begin your nomination.
Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities
A limited number of founding sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available.
Partners can benefit from:
Regional brand visibility
Association with a selected award category
Business networking opportunities
Media and promotional exposure
Recognition as a founding supporter
Engagement with entrepreneurs and decision-makers across South Wales
For sponsorship, judging, media or partnership enquiries, contact:
Email: hello@southwalesawards.com
Telephone: +44 20 3451 7166
About the Organiser
The South Wales Awards are presented by B2B Growth Hub Limited, an organisation dedicated to connecting businesses, encouraging collaboration and supporting sustainable business growth.
Register today and become part of the first chapter of the South Wales Awards.
