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SBBEA Awards 2026

The SBBEA will take place on Friday 28th August.

The SBBEA will take place on
Friday 28th August.

The Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards are the annual business awards for all Scottish Borders businesses, run by the Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce.

The awards allow local businesses and organisations of all sizes and sectors to be recognised for the contribution they make to the Scottish Borders economy and community.

The awards are free to enter and conclude with a sparkling evening of celebration.

The Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards are the annual business awards for all Scottish Borders businesses, run by the Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce.

The awards allow local businesses and organisations of all sizes and sectors to be recognised for the contribution they make to the Scottish Borders economy and community.

The awards are free to enter and conclude with a sparkling evening of celebration.

Elegant banquet hall with a round table set for dining, featuring white napkins, wine bottles, and candles. Large lit "SBCC" with balloons in the background.
Elegant banquet hall with a round table set for dining, featuring white napkins, wine bottles, and candles. Large lit "SBCC" with balloons in the background.

Open to Members and Non-members

The Awards evening is an excellent way to celebrate your business’s success and a great way to reward employees, clients, suppliers and customers.

Join us for a superb evening of great food, excellent networking opportunities and followed by first-rate live music.

SBBEA 2026 Categories

Vote now for your favourite Borders businesses.

Borders Favourite Business

Sponsored by

Celebrate businesses across the Scottish Borders. Public votes will select one winner from each district, and our judges will choose the overall winner based on impact, nominations, and presence.

Borders Favourite Business

Sponsored by

Celebrate businesses across the Scottish Borders. Public votes will select one winner from each district, and our judges will choose the overall winner based on impact, nominations, and presence.

DYW Business of the Year

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Eat Sleep Ride

Nominee

SCHLOSS Roxburghe

Wright Flow Ltd.

DYW Business of the Year

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Eat Sleep Ride

Nominee

SCHLOSS Roxburghe

Wright Flow Ltd.

Environmental Impact Award

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Eildon Housing Association

Lighten The Load

Plexus Corp (UK) Ltd.

Sustainable Borders

Environmental Impact Award

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Eildon Housing Association

Lighten The Load

Plexus Corp (UK) Ltd.

Sustainable Borders

Family Business of the Year

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Braw Retail Cafe at Findra

Jacksons of Jedburgh

Laughing Ducks Soft Play

Pearsons of Duns

Family Business of the Year

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Braw Retail Cafe at Findra

Jacksons of Jedburgh

Laughing Ducks Soft Play

Pearsons of Duns

Food & Drink Producer of the Year
Shortlist:

Wilson's Farm and Kitchen

The Homestead Café & Farm Shop

Grazers

SCHLOSS Roxburghe

Food & Drink Producer of the Year
Shortlist:

Wilson's Farm and Kitchen

The Homestead Café & Farm Shop

Grazers

SCHLOSS Roxburghe

High Growth Business of the Year

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

GoFibre

GSP Digital Solutions Ltd.

Lowrie Property Ltd.

Wright Flow Ltd.

High Growth Business of the Year

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

GoFibre

GSP Digital Solutions Ltd.

Lowrie Property Ltd.

Wright Flow Ltd.

Innovation in Business

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Borders Competitions

Eat Sleep Ride

Emtelle

Plexus Corp (UK) Ltd.

Innovation in Business

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Borders Competitions

Eat Sleep Ride

Emtelle

Plexus Corp (UK) Ltd.

Manufacturing Business of the Year
Shortlist:

Emtelle

Farne Salmon & Trout Ltd.

Motivity Solutions Ltd.

Plexus Corp (UK) Ltd.

Manufacturing Business of the Year
Shortlist:

Emtelle

Farne Salmon & Trout Ltd.

Motivity Solutions Ltd.

Plexus Corp (UK) Ltd.

New Business of the Year

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Border Padel Co.

Fine Feathers

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Multiply Technology Ltd

New Business of the Year

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Border Padel Co.

Fine Feathers

moira"

Multiply Technology Ltd

Community Impact Award

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Borders Pet Rescue

Milly Rose Music

Sea The Change

Your Local Friend

Community Impact Award

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Borders Pet Rescue

Milly Rose Music

Sea The Change

Your Local Friend

Large Business of the Year

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Emtelle

Farne Salmon & Trout Ltd.

GoFibre

Plexus Corp (UK) Ltd.

Large Business of the Year

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Emtelle

Farne Salmon & Trout Ltd.

GoFibre

Plexus Corp (UK) Ltd.

SME Business of the Year

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Laughing Ducks Soft Play

Milestone Garden Centre

Pearsons of Duns

Unique Cottages

SME Business of the Year

Sponsored by

Shortlist:

Laughing Ducks Soft Play

Milestone Garden Centre

Pearsons of Duns

Unique Cottages

Micro Business of the Year
Shortlist:

HomePhysio By Nicola Ltd.

Motivity

Purple Sage Soap

Resolution Mediation Scotland

Micro Business of the Year
Shortlist:

HomePhysio By Nicola Ltd.

Motivity

Purple Sage Soap

Resolution Mediation Scotland

Meet Our Event Charity Partner

Cash for Kids Borders has been chosen as the charity partner for the Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards 2026, because every child in our communities deserves the opportunity to thrive.

group of women standing on green grass field during daytime
a girl sitting in a swing

The work they do has a real and direct impact on children and families across the Borders and, crucially, every pound raised in the Borders stays in the Borders, helping local people when they need it most.

Last year’s awards raised £2,000, and we’re hopeful we can build on that this year and raise even more with the continued generosity of our business community.

SBBEA 2026 Sponsors

Awards sponsors

  • Borders Buses logo
  • Eildon logo
  • Plexus logo
  • Borders Council logo
  • Emtelle logo
  • South of Scotland Enterprise logo
  • Charlesfield logo
  • Farne of Scotland logo
  • Utility Warehouse logo
  • DYW logo
  • GoFibre logo
  • Borders Buses logo
  • Eildon logo
  • Plexus logo
  • Borders Council logo
  • Emtelle logo
  • South of Scotland Enterprise logo
  • Charlesfield logo
  • Farne of Scotland logo
  • Utility Warehouse logo
  • DYW logo
  • GoFibre logo
  • Borders Buses logo
  • Eildon logo
  • Plexus logo
  • Borders Council logo
  • Emtelle logo
  • South of Scotland Enterprise logo
  • Charlesfield logo
  • Farne of Scotland logo
  • Utility Warehouse logo
  • DYW logo
  • GoFibre logo
  • Borders Buses logo
  • Eildon logo
  • Plexus logo
  • Borders Council logo
  • Emtelle logo
  • South of Scotland Enterprise logo
  • Charlesfield logo
  • Farne of Scotland logo
  • Utility Warehouse logo
  • DYW logo
  • GoFibre logo

Event sponsors

Peebles Hydro logo
Oak and Black logo
Balance Point logo
Charlesfield Farms logo

Key Dates and Timeline

Here are the key dates and deadlines for SBBEA 2026, subject to change, to help you plan your entry, sponsorship, or attendance.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate excellence, connect with the Borders business community, and raise your profile at the Borders Chamber Business Awards!

31/03/2026

Category Nominations Open

31/03/2026

Category Nominations Open

31/03/2026

Borders Favourite Business – Nominations Open

31/03/2026

Borders Favourite Business – Nominations Open

01/05/2026

Tickets on Sale

01/05/2026

Tickets on Sale

29/06/2026 - 12 Noon

Category Nominations Close

29/06/2026 - 12 Noon

Category Nominations Close

06/07/2026

Shortlist Announced

06/07/2026

Shortlist Announced

13/07/2026

Borders Favourite Business – Nominations Close

13/07/2026

Borders Favourite Business – Nominations Close

15/07/2026

Borders Favourite Business – District Winners Announced

15/07/2026

Borders Favourite Business – District Winners Announced

  • Friday 28th August 2026

    Friday 28th August 2026

    Friday 28th August 2026

SBBEA Awards Queries

For any communications or queries related to the SBBEA awards, please email us directly.

SBBEA Awards Queries

For any communications or queries related to the SBBEA awards, please email us directly.

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