HUGS, laughter and tears of pride were expressed at a community’s first business awards night that aimed to shine a light on unsung heroes.
More than 260 people gathered to celebrate the achievements of businesses, entrepreneurs, and community champions at the Droitwich Spa Business Awards 2026.
More than 260 people gathered to celebrate the Droitwich Spa Business Awards 2026. (Image: Droitwich Spa Business Awards)
The awards took place at Sixways Stadium on Thursday, October 15, and recognised outstanding contributions to the town’s economic and social life.
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Droitwich Friends and Businesses CIC organised the awards to honour those who help Droitwich Spa thrive.
Cllr Dan Birch and Rachel Harrison thank everyone for coming to the event. (Image: Droitwich Spa Business Awards)
Councillor Dan Birch and Rachel Harrison, directors of Droitwich Friends and Businesses CIC, said: “When we first came up with the idea of hosting a business awards evening back in June, we don’t think any of us quite anticipated just how successful it would become.
“To have more than 260 people in one room, celebrating the very best of Droitwich Spa, was absolutely fantastic, and the response from businesses and the wider community has been overwhelming.
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“Some of our favourite moments from the evening weren’t necessarily the award presentations themselves, but the smiles, hugs, celebrations and even a few tears.
“Seeing just how much the recognition meant to people really brought home why we wanted to organise these awards in the first place.”
The Droitwich Friends and Businesses Committee at the award ceremony. (Image: Droitwich Spa Business Awards)
Business owners, community groups, sponsors and civic leaders attended the evening, including Droitwich and Evesham MP Nigel Huddleston and Mayor of Droitwich Spa Councillor Sue Brazier.
More than 1,200 nominations were submitted, and around 2,500 public votes were cast.
A total of 45 finalists were shortlisted across 15 award categories, including hospitality, independent businesses, young entrepreneurs and unsung community heroes.
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Megs Pegs and 360 Thrifts each took home two awards, while the Droitwich Litter Squad was also recognised for its voluntary efforts to keep the town clean.
Megs Pegs took home both Female Led Business of the Year and Droitwich Spa Business of the Year while 360 Thrifts bagged the Best Business Marketing Award and Best New Business.
Maddie and Ruby Bryan, alongside their mother, Niki Bryan, help them run Megs Pegs in Droitwich. (Image: Droitwich Spa Business Awards)
The event also gave businesses a chance to connect and celebrate each other’s achievements.
Organisers hope the awards will become a regular part of the Droitwich Spa calendar.
Councillor Dan Birch and Rachel Harrison, directors of Droitwich Friends and Businesses CIC, added: “We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who nominated, voted, sponsored or attended, and particularly to our fellow committee members who worked so hard to make the evening possible.
“We hope this is just the beginning of something that will continue to grow and celebrate the very best of Droitwich Spa for many years to come.”
Droitwich Friends and Businesses CIC supports the town centre and wider community through events and initiatives.