Christchurch Business Awards 2026: An Afternoon of Celebration at The Captain’s Club

The Christchurch business community came together in style at the beautiful Captain’s Club Hotel & Spa for the 2026 Christchurch Business Awards.

Set against the stunning riverside backdrop, it was a true celebration of innovation, resilience and the incredible entrepreneurial spirit that makes Christchurch such a thriving place to do business.

From independent retailers and hospitality favourites to inspiring young entrepreneurs and community champions, the awards shone a spotlight on the outstanding talent and dedication within our local business community.

We at Total Business Network, were incredibly proud to sponsor the Community Award, recognising organisations that go above and beyond to make a meaningful difference locally. Our Head of Growth & Impact, Georgina Hornby, had the honour of presenting the award on the night.

Huge congratulations to Christchurch Support Kabin One, this year’s well-deserved Community Award winner. Their work continues to have a profound impact on the lives of so many, and we are thrilled to see their efforts recognised on such a prestigious platform.

The afternoon celebrated excellence across a wide range of categories, highlighting the diversity and strength of businesses across the region.

Green / Eco Award – Sponsored by The Pro2col
Winner: Reformed Plastics

My Favourite Businesses
Winners: Chicken & Blues / Tides / Polygon Pets

Family Business Award – Sponsored by The Gervis Accountants
Winners: Canine Complete and Christchurch Care

Hospitality Award – Sponsored by The Johnsons Linen
Winners: The CirQle Café, Bodega and The Thomas Tripp

Community Award – Sponsored by Total Business Network
Winners: Christchurch Support Kabin / One Hair Lounge / Christchurch Sailing Club

Customer Service Award – Sponsored by The Captain’s Club
Winners: AOG Worldwide, Dorset Coast Wills and SG Phillips

Retail Award – Sponsored by The HG Walker
Winner: New Forest Brides

Young Entrepreneur Award – Sponsored by The Priory Concept Group
Winner: Kayleigh Clover of Little White House Marketing

Independent Business Award – Sponsored by The Christchurch BID
Winners: Captain’s Club Hotel & Spa, Little White House Marketing, Priory Concept Group and Christchurch Derma Spa

B2B Award – Sponsored by The HG Walker
Winners: International Push to Talk, Atlantic Marine Interiors and Pro2col

Best Place to Work Award – Sponsored by The Bridge Health & Wellbeing
Winners: The Free Range Cracker Company and Rejuvenate IT

New Business Award – Sponsored by The Bridge Health & Wellbeing
Winners: The Swish Shop and Polished Paws Grooming Spa

The event culminated in the prestigious Business of the Year Award, sponsored by ActionCOACH, which was awarded to The Captain’s Club Hotel & Spa – a fitting tribute to a business that continues to set the benchmark for excellence in hospitality and leadership within the Christchurch community.

The atmosphere throughout was electric, filled with applause, pride and genuine support for fellow local businesses. Events like this are a powerful reminder of why building strong networks and championing one another matters so much.

At Total Business Network, our mission is to connect, support and celebrate businesses across the region, and evenings like this reinforce exactly why we do what we do.

A huge congratulations to all finalists and winners. Your hard work, innovation and commitment to excellence truly make Christchurch a vibrant and inspiring place to do business.

We’ll be sharing highlights from the evening in our full photo gallery, so keep an eye out and see if you can spot yourself celebrating with fellow winners and supporters.

Here’s to another incredible year for Christchurch business.