London’s SME community came together last night for a high-profile awards celebration hosted by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recognising business excellence, creativity, and growth. Held in elegant black-tie style at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge, the ceremony celebrated exceptional achievement across the SME sector, with Nockolds Solicitors taking home the night’s Overall Winner trophy.
The event united an impressive mix of London businesses, creating an atmosphere of pride, connection, and shared accomplishment. Throughout the evening, leaders and entrepreneurs exchanged ideas, built relationships, and celebrated the successes that continue to energise the city’s thriving business landscape.
Karim Fatehi OBE, CEO of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, commented:
“These awards are about more than recognition, they are a celebration of the determination, leadership, and forward thinking that power our business community every day. From emerging enterprises to established leaders, the calibre of talent and innovation on display is truly inspiring.
It is fantastic to see so many organisations and individuals pushing boundaries, embracing change, and making a positive impact across our capital’s diverse sectors and communities. Nights like this give us the opportunity to pause, reflect, and applaud those achievements in the face of a challenging business environment.
My congratulations go to everyone involved, your success stories not only deserve recognition but also motivate others to aim higher and continue building a strong and thriving London economy, which in turn benefits the wider UK.”
Nockolds Solicitors, alongside most other Gold Winners from the evening, will be going through to the SME National Business Awards Grand Final in November.
The full list of Winners at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry SME London Business Awards 2026 can be found below:
OCN London Apprentice Employer of the Year:
Gold Winner: Heat Plex
Silver Winner: TV Edwards Solicitors
grenke Leasing Best Enterprising Business:
Gold Winner: Doctorcall
Silver Winner: Wiseup Networks
Bell Stone Associates Best New Business:
Gold Winner: CHEEEZ
Silver Winner: Pilar Sifas Obiol – Clarity Coaching
Weightmans Business Innovation:
Gold Winner: Sort & Store
Silver Winner: multifi
RBC Brewin Dolphin Business of the Year less than 50 Employees:
Gold Winner: LM Technologies
Silver Winner: CloudSeals UK
Menzies Business of the Year more than 50 Employees:
Gold Winner: Panorama Antennas
Silver Winner: grenke Leasing
HSBC UK Business Person of the Year:
Gold Winner: Jeev Sahoo – Step8Up Academy
Silver Winner: Vladyslav Podoliako – Belkins Agency
Menzies Business Woman of the Year:
Gold Winner: Gauri Nafrey – Bridge Baker
Silver Winner: Genevieve Seal – ABL Recruitment
Luton Rising Community Business of the Year:
Gold Winner: Soho Theatre Company
Silver Winner: African Caribbean Kidney Education Enterprise ™
Corporate Social Responsibility Award:
Gold Winner: AES
Silver Winner: Mont Rose College of Management & Sciences
HSBC UK Employer of the Year:
Gold Winner: Nockolds Solicitors
Silver Winner: Quastels LLP
Exporter of the Year:
Gold Winner: Britwind
Silver Winner: Sandea Wholesale
Family Business of the Year:
Gold Winner: Hair Development (UK)
Silver Winner: Salters Events
Edwin Coe High Growth Business of the Year:
Gold Winner: Interpolitan Money Plc
Silver Winner: Sereno IT Support
Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year:
Gold Winner: Red Carnation Hotels
Silver Winner: The Admirable Crichton
Penta Consulting International Business of the Year:
Gold Winner: Sandea Wholesale
Silver Winner: Viadex
Scholars School Positive Impact Award:
Gold Winner: SEND & Sensory
Silver Winner: Wiseup Networks
Etihad Airways Service Excellence:
Gold Winner: TV Edwards Solicitors
Silver Winner: Ginkgo Financial
Sustainability Award:
Gold Winner: Quantum Renewable Innovation
Silver Winner: Britwind
Website of the Year:
Gold Winner: PinkSEO
Silver Winner: ESG Pro
Young Business Person of the Year:
Gold Winner: Jamie Tong – Scannetix
Silver Winner: Trevor Gomes – RISE Coaching & Mentoring
Overall: Nockolds Solicitors
