The shortlist for the Harlow Awards 2026 has been announced.
The awards aim to recognise everyone from high-growth start-ups and established businesses giving back, to individuals making a difference behind the scenes.
The awards were launched last month by the Chair of Harlow Council, Councillor Andrew Johnson, and were open to public nominations. The awards ceremony will be held on Friday 15 May.
The shortlist is as follows:
New Business of the Year Award
David Lloyd Harlow
Ikea Harlow
Anamorova Coffee Shop
Business of the Year Award
Target Darts
Kao Data
The Sandwich Bar
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Stort Valley Gifting
Ali Goztas – Independent Hospitality Owner
Body Fresh Fitness
Innovation & Technology Award
Adam Taylor – Adiuvo Engineering and Training
Japeto Ai
Lazer Lamps Ltd
Environmental Stewardship Award
Harlow Wombles
Plant Pots and Wellies
New Era Fuels
Harlow Hero Award
Sue Wood – Harlow Rock School
Harlow Parkrun
Jo Busson BEM - The Chocolate Run
Volunteer of the Year Award
Sgt Ann Rumelhart – Harlow Army Cadets
Paul Bormond – Rainbow Services
Matt Brace – Harlow Scouts
Accessibility & Inclusion Award
Harlow Rugby Club
Razed Roof
Changing Lives
Heritage & Culture Award
Parndon Mill
Victoria Hall Theatre
We Are Photo
Chair’s Award for Excellence
Hip Hop Pop
Chas Berger
Harlow College