The Keighley & Airedale Business Awards 2026 are officially wrapped!

This article was posted on: 28 Sep 2026

What a night! We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone on the team behind the awards, making sure the night went smoothly and all attendees had a great time. A massive congratulations is deserved.

And, an even bigger congratulations to the winners, sponsors, finalists, and Special Recognition winners for their success. You should all be incredibly proud.

We’d like to also congratulate the sponsors and Special Recognition winners on their success.

2026 Keighley Made Awards
Sponsored by: Keighley College and supported by Clarion Solicitors
Academic Excellence Award – Zeshan Rashid – Teconnex
Competency Skills Award – Andrew Stevens – Skipton Sheet Metal
Apprentice of the Year Award – Gracie Walton – Don Whitley Scientific

New Business of the Year

Sponsored by: Cosurica
Winner: Cheeky Monkeys
Finalists: Olive & Green, Posh Paws Home Boarding for Dogs

Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year

Sponsored By: Hayfield Robinson
Winner: Spellman Care
Finalists: Taylored Dental Care, Missing Peace Wellbeing & Support

Retailer of the Year

Sponsored by: Keighley Town Council
Winner: Helium
Finalists: Ellisons Butchers, Hair About the House

Social Enterprise of the Year

Sponsored by: Participate & Airedale Enterprise
Winner: Get Out More
Finalists: Kingdom Wrestling

Independent/Family Business of the Year

Sponsored by: AWB Charlesworth Solicitors
Winner: Aire Valley Consultancy Ltd
Finalists: Herd & Hive, HP Cleaning & Support

Food & Drink Business of the Year

Sponsored by: Blacks Solicitors
Winner: Taylor’s on the Green
Finalists: Turkey Inn, Moov Creative