We are delighted to announce that Luton Rising will be joining us as a Gold Sponsor for the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2026.
As an organisation dedicated to delivering long-term economic and social value across the region, Luton Rising is committed to supporting local businesses, communities, and sustainable growth throughout Bedfordshire.
This year, Luton Rising is proud to sponsor one of our most prestigious categories: Luton Business of the Year.
This award recognises an outstanding business based in Luton that has demonstrated exceptional growth, innovation, resilience, and contribution to the local economy.
We are also pleased to confirm that two senior members of the Luton Rising team will join our esteemed judging panel:
• Linsey Sweet, Head of Commercial Operations
• Manaaz Akhtar, Head of Marketing
Their expertise and sector insight will play an important role in recognising and celebrating the exceptional businesses making a positive impact across Bedfordshire.
About Luton Rising
Luton Rising, owner of London Luton Airport, is wholly owned by Luton Council with the purpose of delivering unique community benefit. Revenue from its assets, including the Luton DART fast passenger transit and Morton House skills, innovation and business hub, funds significant contributions to public services and community grants. As the UK’s most socially impactful airport owner, Luton Rising invests around 20 times more per passenger in community organisations than any other UK airport, contributing over £500 million since 1998 to local services and projects that have transformed thousands of lives. Located within the Golden Triangle of London, Oxford and Cambridge, Luton Rising drives economic growth and employment: London Luton Airport supports 27,000 jobs and generates £1.8 billion in economic activity, with proposed expansion to 32 million passengers expected to create 11,000 additional jobs under legally binding environmental limits through its Green Controlled Growth framework.
