The Isle of Wight Radio Best in Business Awards are back for 2026, celebrating all that is great about local businesses on the Island!

The winners will be announced at our Best in Business Awards Party, which will be taking place in April.

The following four categories have now been shortlisted to be decided by public vote, which is NOW OPEN until Saturday 28th February at 11.59pm, so make sure you get your votes in for the following:

• Tradesperson of the Year
• Island's Best Roast
• Customer Service of the Year
• Pub of The Year

Huge thank you to our headline awards sponsor: Red Squirrel Property Shop

 

This year's award categories are:

Independent Retailer of The Year – Sponsored by Reno Drain

New Business of The Year – Sponsored by D & S Carpets

Tourist Attraction of the Year – Sponsored by Beacon Magazine

Charity of The Year – Sponsored by Doughbaby

Best Family Business  – Sponsored by Hartford Care

Top Event of the Year – Sponsored by Red Funnel

Island Produce of the Year – Sponsored by Hillbans

Contribution to the Community – Sponsored by Glanvilles Damant

Apprentice of the Year – Sponsored by HTP Apprenticeship College

Island's Best Roast – Sponsored by Deltron Lifts Coastal

Customer Service of the Year – Sponsored by Crystal Clear Earwax Removal

Pub of The Year – Sponsored by ICR Systems

Employee of the Year – Sponsored by WP Recruitment

Tradesperson of the Year – Sponsored by Clive Emson

Overall Business of the Year – Sponsored by Red Squirrel Property Shop