The Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards (MKBAA) 2026 has officially revealed the finalists ahead of this year’s highly anticipated awards ceremony, which will take place on Thursday 19th March 2026 at Stadium MK.
With the bold and forward-looking theme, ‘The Power of Partnerships: Come Together to Achieve More,’ MKBAA 2026 is set to celebrate the strength of collaboration across the Milton Keynes business community. This year’s awards shine a spotlight on organisations and individuals who are achieving outstanding results through teamwork, strategic alliances, shared innovation, and collective impact.
Reflecting the city’s continued growth and momentum, from major infrastructure developments to increasing regional connectivity, MKBAA 2026 highlights how collaboration is driving innovation, resilience and long-term success across sectors.
The judging panel has once again been impressed by the exceptional quality and diversity of entries, showcasing the breadth of talent, creativity and ambition across Milton Keynes. “The standard of entries this year has been exceptional and truly reflects the spirit of collaboration that sits at the heart of MKBAA 2026,” comments MKBAA Head Judge Anita Nadkarni.
“We’ve seen inspiring examples of organisations working together to innovate, support their communities, and drive meaningful impact across Milton Keynes. The finalists represent not only business excellence, but the power of partnerships to create lasting success. It has been a real privilege for the judging panel to review such a diverse and high-calibre group of submissions.”
Finalists will now look ahead to the MKBAA 2026 awards ceremony on Thursday 19th March at Stadium MK, where winners across 16 categories will be announced, alongside the prestigious Business of the Year Award selected by the independent panel of judges.
MKBAA 2026 FINALISTS
Business Impact in the Community
• HK Hair & Wellness
• Makewell
• Horwood House Hotel
• Howes Percival
Celebrating Diversity Sponsored by Forvis Mazars
• HK Hair & Wellness
• Q:alliance
• ID:MK
• Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Charity of the Year
• Camphill MK Communities
• MK SNAP
• Spinal Injuries Association
• Milton Keynes Hospital Charity
• Willen Hospice
Culture, Arts, and Heritage
• The Stables
• Stantonbury Theatre
• Milton Keynes Music Academy
Customer Service
• Mirus IT Solutions
• Unity Place
• Hair Host
• Holiday Inn Milton Keynes Central
• SMC
Design and Creativity
• Destination Milton Keynes
• Inond
• Ifour
• Spinks Creative
Entrepreneur of the Year
• Daxa Patel – HR Results Ltd
• Richard Convery – Ascendr
• Shane Saunders – Saunders Gardening Services
• Janine Coney – Janine Coney Consulting
Innovation and Technology Sponsored by Niftylift
• Clearview Intelligence Group Ltd
• Inond
• Stratos Creative / Playbound
Leisure, Entertainment, and Hospitality Sponsored by Milton Keynes Dons FC
• Horwood House Hotel
• Unity Place
• Solo Connects
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Sponsored by Barclays
• SMC
• Milton Keynes Pressings
Micro Business
• Solo Connects
• The Green Way Solar Ltd
• Spinks Creative
Professional Services Sponsored by EMW Law LLP
• Opus Business Advisory Group
• BlueZeon
• Onyx People Services
Skills and Learning Sponsored by MK College Group
• Autotech Training
• Works for Us
• Cranswick Convenience Foods
• First Class Athletics
Small and Medium Business Sponsored by Stratstone BMW
• Plumbing & Gas Solutions
• First Class Athletics
• Mirus IT Solutions
Built Environment (Property and Construction) Sponsored by Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP)
• Facilities Management Solutions
• The Green Way Solar Ltd
• Warner Planning
Business of The Year Sponsored by MHA Advisory Limited
**To be announced on the night **
Nominations remain open for the Outstanding Contribution Award until 20 February 2026. This special award, which will be announced on the night, recognises an individual who has demonstrated sustained, active and meaningful involvement in the Milton Keynes community over several years. Nominees will have shown outstanding leadership across community, business, organisational or civic life, and made a contribution to Milton Keynes that goes truly over and above the majority.
MKBAA 2026 is proudly delivered by Milton Keynes Business Leaders Partnership (MKBLP), with the continued support of headline sponsors, The Open University, Brioche Pasquier and Milton Keynes City Council.
Bookings for the awards ceremony on Thursday 19th March 2026 are open.
For more information about the awards, finalists, or to reserve places for the ceremony, visit www.mkbaa.co.uk or for companies interested in sponsoring this year’s awards please email sponsorship@mkbaa.co.uk for further details.
