Join the region’s most prestigious awards night and celebrate the achievements that make the Thames Valley shine. The Thames Valley Business & Community Awards honour companies, charities, entrepreneurs, community groups, and non-profits who have excelled over the past 12 months.
This is your chance to network with over 250 business leaders, cheer on local success stories, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of celebration. All profits from the evening are donated to local charities and non-profits, so you can have fun while giving back.
Event Details:
- Date & Location: 27th February 2026 (4pm - 9.30pm) @ The Hilton Reading
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Dress Code: Black Tie | Bring your best party spirit!
What's Included In Your Ticket:
- Champagne reception on arrival
- Red carpet moments with professional photos
- Delicious three-course dinner
- High-energy, professionally hosted awards ceremony
- Live band performances throughout the evening
- Inspiring keynote from a leading entrepreneur
- Fantastic networking with finalists, winners, and business leaders
- Digital downloads of official event photography
- The opportunity to support local charities – all profits donated
Agenda
- 4:00pm – 4:40pm: Champagne networking reception & red carpet photography
- 4:40pm – 4:50pm: Guests invited into the ballroom | Live entertainment sets the atmosphere
- 4:50pm – 5:00pm: Official welcome from hosts & opening address
- 5:00pm – 5:15pm: Judges & charities introduction + interactive opening game
- 5:15pm – 6:15pm: Dinner service begins | Live band performances throughout
- 6:15pm – 6:30pm: Charity fundraising game
- 6:30pm – 6:50pm: Inspirational entrepreneurial keynote speaker
- 6:50pm – 8:30pm: All awards presented, including Lifetime Achievement, Entrepreneur of the Year, Charity of the Year, Business of the Year, and more, plus the charity auction and group winners photo. (For estimated timing of individual awards, please visit our website, http://www.southwestbusinessawards.co.uk/award-ceremony/)
- 8:30pm – 9:30pm: Live band, media interviews, photography, certificate collection & networking
Special Charity Offer: Charities and non-profits can claim a 50% discount on all ticket purchases – contact Alec Jones-Hall at alec@thamesvalleyawards.co.uk to obtain your discount code.
Celebrate success, raise a glass, and make a real impact. Book your tickets now and be part of the Thames Valley business community’s most anticipated night of the year!