The Ilkley business community gathered at the Craiglands Hotel on Friday, 6th March, for a spectacular black-tie ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Ilkley Business Awards.
As headline sponsors, Ilkley BID and Your Ilkley Radio were proud to support this milestone event. It was a fantastic night for our LS29 community, and we were especially thrilled to see so many BID levy-paying businesses take home trophies in recognition of their hard work and innovation.
A New Chapter for the Awards
In an exciting announcement for the future, Ilkley BID and Your Ilkley Radio will take over as official event organisers from 2027. The BID’s involvement ensures these awards remain a sustainable, high-profile cornerstone of our local calendar. By leading the event, we can continue to champion our diverse business landscape, provide a platform for local success, and keep the “shop local” spirit thriving for years to come. We extend our deepest thanks to the Ilkley Business Forum, and the outgoing committee for their incredible decade of dedication.
The 2026 Winners
- New Business of the Year: The Little Calf
- Rising Star of the Year: Grace Andrews – Home Instead Ilkley
- Professional Services Business of the Year: LCF Law
- Side Hustle Business of the Year: The Paint Box Menston
- Excellence in Care Business of the Year: Right at Home Ilkley
- Food, Drink & Entertainment Business of the Year: Martinez Wine
- B2B Business of the Year: Ideal Extraction
- Hair & Beauty Business of the Year: Claire Wareham Hair Specialists
- Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year: A Tidy Mind Team
- Best Boss of the Year: Nicky Harris – The Driving Academy
- B2C Business of the Year: Full Circle Funerals Ilkley
- Long Serving Staff Member (Joint Winners):
- Dom O’Sullivan – The Craiglands Hotel
- Jenny Chapman – Ashlands Veterinary Centre
- Jodie Pope – OnePay
- Stuart Baker – Lishman’s of Ilkley
To celebrate the 10th anniversary, the judges crowned all finalists in the “Long Serving Staff Member” category as joint winners to honour their collective dedication to Ilkley.
