The 2026 Surrey Business Awards bring together organisations and individuals whose achievements span technology, professional services, education, care, wellbeing and community development. From established firms modernising the way they serve customers to newer businesses building strong foundations in their first years, our Surrey winners demonstrate how commercial progress can be supported by specialist knowledge, responsible leadership and a clear understanding of the people they serve.

Our 2026 Surrey Business Award Winners

Combining entrepreneurship with a longstanding commitment to sport and voluntary service, Lewis Woodham of Wood & Ham has been named UK Business Leader of the Year. Lewis has developed the family-run design and digital agency from a lockdown creative initiative into an international sports specialist working with governing bodies, clubs and organisations. His leadership also extends to responsible AI development, grassroots participation, para-sport and community projects, reflecting an approach to business built around both opportunity and wider contribution.

Commercial clarity, transparent advice and demonstrable client results have earned Overdrive Digital the title of Small Business of the Year. The B2B performance marketing agency focuses on connecting digital activity with qualified leads, pipeline and revenue, while challenging the use of superficial metrics within its industry. Alongside its commercial work, the agency has created events that encourage knowledge-sharing among marketers and raise money for charities selected by attendees.

Secure technology and responsive customer support are central to the success of CloudTech24, our IT Services Company of the Year. The Surrey-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider now supports more than 250 companies, combining around-the-clock assistance with cloud integration, vulnerability management and proactive threat detection. Strong client retention, recognised accreditations and continued investment in automation show how the company is scaling without losing sight of service reliability.

A fully connected approach to ordering, food production and operational reporting secured Aramark UK the Large Business Digital Transformation award. Its Digital First Catering programme at Keogh Barracks introduced mobile pre-ordering, self-service kiosks and real-time operational data, giving customers greater choice while helping catering teams manage demand more effectively. The project has improved revenue, reduced queues and supported clearer access to nutritional and allergen information.

Longstanding client relationships and an accessible approach to financial guidance underpin DNA Accountants Ltd and its recognition as Accountancy Firm of the Year. The family-run practice supports more than 900 clients while maintaining the personal communication and continuity that have shaped its reputation over more than two decades. Its investment in cloud technology and practical education around developments such as Making Tax Digital demonstrates a balance between modern accountancy systems and relationship-led service.

A significant shift towards outsourced financial partnership has helped Your Finance Team Ltd secure Independent Accountant of the Year. The firm has refined its service model to provide growing businesses with management reporting, forecasting and finance director-level insight, supported by platforms including Xero, Dext and Fathom. Its strong client satisfaction, responsible growth and commitment to environmental and community initiatives provide further evidence of an independent practice developing with purpose.

Practical learning designed around real employment needs is the basis of Professional Careers Training & Recruitment, winner of Business Training and Education of the Year. Its programmes are created by experienced industry professionals and place applied knowledge, confidence and workplace readiness ahead of theory alone. By combining flexible delivery with employer input and recruitment insight, the organisation is helping learners turn training into career progression and improved professional performance.

Direct access to experienced lawyers and commercially grounded advice distinguish GBH Law as Boutique Legal Firm of the Year. The Surrey practice advises organisations ranging from owner-managed businesses and charities to international companies, while retaining the personal involvement and continuity associated with a specialist firm. Its flexible working culture, investment in professional development and active support for local causes reinforce an operating model that values clients, colleagues and community involvement.

Personalised support delivered in the familiarity of a client’s own home has earned Guardian Angel Carers Wimbledon the Best Home Care Provider award. Its visiting, live-in and specialist care services are shaped around each individual’s routines, preferences and changing requirements. A strong emphasis on familiar carers, compassionate relationships and adaptable care planning helps clients maintain independence while providing reassurance to their families.

Careful listening and person-centred planning have contributed to consistently positive experiences at Mulberry Home Care Services Ltd, recipient of the Exceptional Customer Satisfaction award. The independent Weybridge provider supports older people and adults with a range of care needs, enabling them to exercise greater choice and control in their daily lives. Its commitment to staff retention and professional development also helps create the continuity on which dependable home care relies.

A repair-first model and commitment to keeping products in use for longer have secured emovement the Sustainability Award. The Woking e-bike company favours carefully selected, small-batch ranges and supports customers through servicing, technical assistance and access to replacement parts. Its dedicated store and repair centre encourage lower-emission travel while addressing the waste associated with frequently replacing products that could instead be maintained.

Professional salon services and hands-on vocational education come together at Brooks Hair & Beauty – Brooklands Technical College, named Hair Salon of the Year. Students develop technical, customer service and front-of-house skills while working under the supervision of qualified lecturers and stylists in a realistic high-street environment. The salon’s longstanding community presence, industry placements and support for charities and local organisations add further value to its educational role.

Clinical responsibility, patient trust and more than 15 years of industry experience support the recognition of Sammy Wilson of CYM Ltd Light Touch Clinic as Best Aesthetic Practitioner. Sammy combines personalised, evidence-based treatment guidance with an important leadership role in infection prevention and quality assurance at the CQC-regulated clinic. Her contribution to three consecutive years of full external compliance scores, together with frequent recognition in patient reviews, demonstrates the consistency of her professional standards.

More than 15 years of integrated complementary healthcare have made Xu Clinic a trusted local provider and the winner of Best Alternative Therapy Provider. Through acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and therapeutic massage, the clinic creates coordinated treatment plans that consider physical symptoms, emotional wellbeing and longer-term health goals. Its multigenerational client relationships and continued emphasis on patient education demonstrate the trust built through continuity and individualised care.

Growing from one Godalming studio to four Surrey locations, The Pilates Movement has been recognised as Best Health and Wellbeing Facility. The family-run business offers Reformer Pilates alongside contrast therapy, teacher training and personal training, supporting members with strength, mobility, recovery and confidence. More than 120 weekly classes and a substantial body of positive feedback reflect the welcoming community that has developed around its studios.

Rapid early progress and a distinctive therapeutic coaching model have secured Transform To Perform Coaching Ltd the Rising Star Award. Founded by executive coach and business psychotherapist Nicky Anstey, the company works with leaders experiencing burnout, stress and limiting behavioural patterns through its integrated REWIRE Method. Strong programme completion, referrals and corporate client relationships have provided the new business with firm foundations for its next stage of development.

Extending specialist support beyond individual appointments is a defining feature of Moore2Therapy, winner of the Community Health and Wellbeing Impact Award. Founded by psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist Sue Moore, the practice has created freely available resources addressing neurodiversity, relationship recovery, caregiver wellbeing and emotional health. Its online hubs, community initiatives and contribution to therapist education are helping more people access informed guidance at the point it is needed.

Tailored support for independent surveying professionals has earned JAMY Business Support the title of Best Newcomer Small Business. The business helps surveyors move from corporate employment into self-employment or strengthen recently established practices, providing individual guidance on positioning, pricing, branding and business systems. Having already supported more than 20 surveying firms, JAMY has shown how focused, sector-specific advice can help new business owners build confidence and sustainable livelihoods.

Structured movement, early development and family support form the basis of The Little Gym Camberley, our Sports and Leisure Facility of the Year. Its gymnastics classes, camps and activities serve more than 500 families each week, helping children from four months to 12 years develop strength, coordination, resilience and independence. School partnerships, teacher training, motor skills workshops and free family wellbeing sessions extend the facility’s contribution well beyond its regular classes.

A County of Specialist Knowledge and Local Impact

This year’s Surrey winners represent businesses of very different sizes, ages and specialisms, yet several shared qualities connect their achievements. They have listened carefully to the needs of their clients, invested in their teams and used technology or professional expertise to make services more effective, accessible and dependable.

Their influence also reaches beyond commercial performance. Across the county, these organisations are supporting independent professionals, improving access to health and care, preparing learners for employment, encouraging sustainable travel and creating spaces in which families and communities can develop. These contributions show how strong businesses can grow while remaining closely connected to the people and places around them.

Business Awards UK congratulates all our 2026 Surrey winners. Their achievements reflect the breadth of expertise within the county and the considered, consistent work taking place across its business community.