The High Street Business Awards 2026 celebrate the brilliant businesses, teams and individuals that make High Wycombe town centre such a vibrant place to shop, work and visit. Whether you are an independent retailer, national brand, hospitality venue, professional service, family attraction, wellbeing business or local hero, this is your chance to gain recognition, celebrate your achievements and be part of a proud High Wycombe business community.
WHY ENTER THE HIGH STREET BUSINESS AWARDS?
Why enter the High Street Business Awards?
AWARD CATEGORIES
Choose the category that best fits your business
The categories below are designed to celebrate every kind of local success, from retail and hospitality to professional services and community heroes.
Independent
Retailer of the Year
Celebrates an independent business that brings originality, outstanding customer service and strong local identity to High Wycombe's retail scene.
National
Retailer of the Year
Recognises a national retail brand that consistently delivers excellent service while making a positive impact within High Wycombe town centre.
Professional
Sector Excellence
Honours a professional services business showing exceptional expertise, customer care and trust within the local business community.
Hospitality
Business of the Year
Celebrates a bar, pub, cafe, restaurant or hospitality business that offers a welcoming atmosphere and plays a key role in the town centre economy.
Best Family
Fun Venue
Celebrates a venue creating enjoyable, safe and memorable experiences for families while making High Wycombe town centre a destination for all ages.
Health, Beauty
& Wellbeing Business
Honours a business offering outstanding treatments, services or customer care in the health, beauty or wellbeing sector.
Superhero
Recognition Award
Celebrates a special person who goes above and beyond for colleagues, customers or community and deserves recognition for their superpowers.
People's Choice
Business of the Year
Honours a business chosen by the people who shop, work and spend time in High Wycombe town centre.
Celebrate what makes High Wycombe special
These awards are about recognising the businesses and people who bring
energy, creativity, service and community spirit to the town centre every day
Why should your business win the award?
When completing your entry, try to include clear examples of the things that make your business stand out. Judges are looking for businesses and individuals that demonstrate:
- Excellent customer service and positive customer experiences
- Strong links to the High Wycombe community
- Innovation, creativity, or business growth
- Professionalism and high standards
- Positive impact on customers, clients, staff, or the local area
- Events, partnerships, charity work, or community involvement
- Testimonials, achievements, milestones, or measurable successes where possible
Examples could include:
- Growth in customers, sales, or services
- Industry awards, qualifications, or recognition
- Community projects, fundraising, or local collaborations
- Staff development and team culture
- Memorable customer feedback or success stories
- Unique products, services, or experiences that set you apart
How to put your business forward
1. Choose your category
Select the award that best reflects your business, team, or individual nominee
2. Tell us your story
Share why your business deserves to be recognised this year.
3. Submit your entry
Send your details using the form below, and good luck.
Good luck!
Thank you for entering the High Street Business Awards 2026. We cannot wait to discover and celebrate the businesses and people helping High Wycombe town centre thrive.
Enter your business
Use this form to submit your business for an award. The People’s Choice category should not appear in this dropdown because the public vote for that award is handled separately.