Entries close in three weeks for tenth Ilkley Business Awards

Organisers of the 2026 Ilkley Business Awards are reminding businesses within LS29 that entries close on 9th January 2026 – and there will be no extension.

A spokesperson for the awards said:

“As the festive season approaches and we count down to the New Year, the clock is seriously ticking for your entry! You now have just three weeks until the official deadline!

“This is your last major opportunity to enter the prestigious Ilkley Business Awards and secure the recognition your business deserves.” 

The 2026 categories are:

• Best Boss

• Best Rising Star

• Best New Business

• Best Hair & Beauty

• Best Professional Services Business

• Best Side Hustle Business

• Best Health & Wellbeing Business

• Best Food, Drink and Entertainment Business (New/Revised)

• Best Long Serving Staff Member

• Best Excellence in Care Business (New)

• Best B2C Business

• Best B2B Business

Businesses registered in the LS29 area, including Ilkley, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Addingham, and Menston, are eligible to enter. Entries close at midnight Friday 9th January 2026.

The spectacular 10th anniversary black-tie awards dinner takes place on Friday 6th March 2026 at the Craiglands Hotel in Ilkley. Tickets are priced at £59.  To access the online entry form or to buy tickets, please visit the website: https://ilkleybusinessawards.co.uk