09/10/2026
What a wonderful way to end the week!
We're incredibly excited to share that our cafe has been shortlisted for the 2026 Adur & Worthing Business Awards in the 'Training & Development in the Workplace' category! 🤩🎉🌟
Creating opportunities for our trainees to learn new skills, build confidence and thrive in the local community is at the heart of what we do. This recognition truly means the world to us. A huge thank you to our fantastic staff and loyal customers for supporting us every step of the way! 🫶
Also congrats to The Sand Project for making the 'Medium Business' category! 🥳👏
Fingers crossed for the finals! 🤞✨️
🎉 2026 Shortlist Announcement! 🎉
After an incredible number of entries and nominations, we’re delighted to announce the shortlisted finalists for the 2026 Adur & Worthing Business Awards! 🏆
A huge congratulations to every business and individual who has made it through to the shortlist. Being named a finalist is a fantastic achievement and recognition of the hard work, ambition, innovation and dedication that makes our local business community so special. 👏
🌟 MEET THE 2026 FINALISTS: 🌟
✨ Start-Up ✨
Sponsored by Adur & Worthing Business Partnership
Align Studio
Aurora Community Care
Handmadebyhollyuk & Friends
SMN Planning & Development
The Petite Lady
✨ Small Business ✨
Sponsored by Pembroke Financial Services & Galloways Accounting
Blue Billboard
DBK Aero
Event Travel Hub
Mindworks Escape Rooms
Ropetackle Arts Centre
✨ Medium Business ✨
Sponsored by Pyroban
Freedom Works
Marine Gardens Restaurant
River Café & Bistro
The Sand Project
Triad Timber Components
✨ Large Business ✨
Sponsored by The Martlet Partnership
Focus Group
Nordell
Shoreham Port
South Downs Leisure
✨ Best Place to Eat & Drink ✨
Sponsored by Electronic Temperature Instruments
Marine Gardens Restaurant
River Café & Bistro
The Goose
The Happy Teapot
✨ Business in the Community ✨
Sponsored by QED Sustainable Urban Developments
Constructive Marketing
Inside Publications
People Finding Consultancy
South Downs Leisure
The Happy Teapot
✨ Customer Experience / Service ✨
Sponsored by Bennett Griffin LLP
Flux Piercing Studio
Go Gecko
Mindworks Escape Rooms
The Little Craftery
Worthing Homes
✨ Development & Construction ✨
Sponsored by Kreston Reeves
DW Energy
Shear Architectural
SMN Planning & Development Support
Triad Timber Components
✨ Employer of the Year ✨
Sponsored by Carpenter Box
Bennett Griffin
Connect Media
Freedom Works
Guardian Angel Carers
Nordell
✨ Health & Wellbeing ✨
Sponsored by Shoreham Port
Align Studio
Bluecrest Wellness
Guild Care
HOPE Charity Project
The Worthing Clinic
✨ Innovation & Improvement ✨
Sponsored by Nordell
B.E.S.T PROJECT
Blue Billboard
DBK Aero
Guild Care
The Petite Lady
✨ Professional Services ✨
Sponsored by Egalité Care
Galloways Accounting
Go Gecko
HighBarHR
Hunters Recruitment & Training
Tiger Marketing
✨Retailer – High Street / Online ✨
Sponsored by Worthing Town Centre BID
Aries Dog Boutique
Greenfingers Florist
Scout Store
Sew Worth It
The Fizzy Rascal
✨ Sustainability & Environmental Impact ✨
Sponsored by South Downs Leisure
All Solar Works
DW Energy
The Sussex Beekeeper
Worthing Homes
Greenfingers Florist
✨ Training & Development in the Workplace ✨
Sponsored by Chichester College Group
Boundstone Nursery
East Toast Café
Galloways Accounting
Kamelia Kids Nursery
✨ Young Achiever ✨
Sponsored by GB Electronics
Alicia Charlesworth – Kamelia Kids Day Nursery & Beach School
Ara Harris – Hunters Recruitment & Training
Gage Arneaud – Photogrpher 480
Rhianna Clavering – Winspire Media
We can’t wait to celebrate with you all and find out who takes home the trophies on Friday 6 November 2026 at The Charmandean Centre, Worthing! 🥂🏆
Congratulations once again to all of our finalists, and good luck!
