We are ecstatic to announce that MK Gallery is joining us as a Gold Sponsor for the SME MK and Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2026.

This year, we are delighted to announce that MK Gallery will be sponsoring a brand-new category at the SME MK and Buckinghamshire Business Awards — Creative Business of the Year. This exciting addition shines a spotlight on the creative organisations that enrich our region’s cultural and economic landscape. The category will recognise businesses that demonstrate originality, innovation, and a meaningful impact through their creative work, while also showing strong commitment to their audiences, clients, and communities.

Representing MK Gallery on the judging panel will be:

  • Francis Nielsen, Deputy Director
  • Nia Gallimore, Head of Commercial

Nia and Francis each bring a strong depth of experience, industry insight, and a genuine passion for championing business excellence across the region. Their perspectives will play an important role in reviewing entries, offering valuable insight, and helping to recognise the organisations and individuals making a meaningful impact.

About MK Gallery

Since opening in 1999, MK Gallery has developed a reputation as one of the UK’s leading public art galleries, commissioning and presenting British and international art from the historical to the contemporary by programming multiple exhibitions a year.
Alongside this, the building is home to three flexible event spaces that are suitable for any type of occasion. From corporate conferences to meetings, weddings to intimate gatherings our spaces are kitted out to deliver exceptional events in an ‘authentically Milton Keynes’ setting.
We welcome the community into our award-winning independent cafe that serves locally roasted coffee and delicious food made in house. Our shop supports local artists by stocking their work, as well as gifts and books alike. Mk Gallery Cinema showcasing a huge variety of films and is the only independent cinema in the City. MK Gallery works with partners locally, nationally and internationally to bring the best cultural activities into the region in each part of the organisation.