Finalists Announced for Cornwall’s Rewind Radio Business Awards 2026

Cornwall’s Rewind Radio is proud to reveal the finalists for its inaugural Business Awards, following a highly successful judging day that saw over 300 nominations reviewed.

Last Thursday (23rd April), category sponsors came together to carefully assess an outstanding number of entries, showcasing the very best of Cornwall’s thriving business community. After a rigorous judging process, finalists across 17 categories have now been selected.

The awards, proudly supported by main sponsor Focus Technology Europe Ltd, celebrate excellence, innovation and dedication across Cornwall’s diverse business landscape.

Finalists by Category

Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Dynamo Training

Grace Stephenson – The Gardeners House
Ewen Williams – Classic Builders (South West) Ltd
Cody Child – Premier Water Solutions 10 Ltd

Business Leader of the Year, sponsored by Business Cornwall

Louisa Child – Premier Water Solutions 10 Ltd
Callie Turner – Kernow Clinical Waste Ltd
Matt Vile – Hiyield

Community Champion Award, sponsored by DB Law Solicitors

Sarrelle McCann – Boslowick Barbers
Penzance Gymnastics
Into Bodmin

Construction & Trade of the Year, sponsored by ARW Scaffolding

Classic Builders (South West) Ltd
RIG
Warvena Construction

Cornish Business of the Year, sponsored by Focus Technology Europe Ltd

Isles of Scilly Steamship
Eliquo Hydrok
RIG

Cornwall’s Rising Star, sponsored by Truro and Penwith College

Jodie Trembath – Grill & Graze Café, and Grazers
Jacob Ibbetson – Aztek Holdings Limited
Sarah Smith – Peaky Digital

Digital, Innovation & Tech Business of the Year, sponsored by Watson Marlow

Buzz Interactive
Fully Coded Solutions Limited t/a Santa Booker
Hiyield

Diversity & Inclusion Award, sponsored by Cormac

Pentreath Ltd
Ethio Queen Braids and Beauty
Corserv Solutions Ltd

Employee of the Year, sponsored by The New Inn Park Bottom

Oli Clayton-Pegler – Peaky Digital
James Spargo – The Aussie Smoker
Anthony Carhart – Camel Creek Adventure Park

Employer of the Year, sponsored by Sekoya Specialist Employment Services

Aztek Holdings Limited
Coastline Housing
Hiyield

Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by Lang Llewellyn & Co

Lisa Haywood – Stutt Associates Limited
Ian Dibb – Wayfinder Advisory
Katherine George – Oh So Social

Family Business of the Year, sponsored by GW & Co Accountants and Business Advisers

The Barn at Pengelly
Callestick Farm Ice Cream
Brian Etherington Meat Co.

Growth Business of the Year, sponsored by CIOS Growth Hub

Eliquo Hydrok
Finest Retreats
Camel Creek Adventure Park

Small Business of the Year, sponsored by DL Accounts Ltd

Baby Sensory North Cornwall
Loyal Bee Care Group Ltd
BB’s Bakery Ltd

Sustainability & Green Business Award, sponsored by University of Exeter Cornwall

Hiyield
Kernow Coatings Ltd
Premier Water Solutions 10 Ltd

Tourism & Hospitality Business of the Year, sponsored by GoJute International

The Old Inn & Restaurant
Bodmin Jail Attraction
Cornwall Airport Newquay

Young Business Person of the Year, sponsored by Cornwall Window & Conservatory Centre

Jess Dash – Scare Asylum: Raze the Roof
David Hoskin – The Brew Box
Ashley Sweet – Ginger’s Diner

Looking Ahead to the Gala Evening

All finalists have now been invited to attend the awards gala evening, taking place at Tregenna Castle on Friday 22nd May, where the winners will be officially announced.

Helen Snowden, Events Manager for Cornwall’s Rewind Radio, said:
“We were overwhelmed by the number of nominations received. As this is the first time we have organised the awards, we are incredibly proud to see so many amazing businesses and individuals recognised. The standard was exceptionally high, and the judges had a very difficult task selecting the finalists.”

She added:
“Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations and to our fantastic sponsors for their support and involvement in the judging process. We’re now looking forward to an incredible evening celebrating Cornwall’s business community and announcing the winners.”