About This Event

South Wales has never been short of excellence. It is time we celebrated it properly. Join us at Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday, 29 October 2026, for the official launch of the inaugural South Wales Awards 2026–27—a new regional platform created to recognise the businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals and women leaders making South Wales impossible to ignore. From ambitious start-ups and established family businesses to innovative entrepreneurs, inspiring leaders and organisations creating meaningful community impact, the South Wales Awards will give the people behind the region’s success the recognition they deserve. This is more than the launch of another awards programme. It is the beginning of a new South Wales business tradition. What to Expect at the Launch The official launch will introduce the vision, themes and nomination process behind the South Wales Awards. Attendees will have the opportunity to: Discover the available award categories Understand who is eligible to enter Learn how nominations and judging will work Meet members of the South Wales business community Connect with entrepreneurs, professionals and regional leaders Explore sponsorship and partnership opportunities Nominate their own organisation or another deserving business Become part of the founding year of the awards Who Should Attend? This event is designed for: Business owners and founders Start-ups, SMEs and established companies Women entrepreneurs and senior leaders Professionals and consultants Community organisations and social enterprises Business networks and membership organisations Investors and corporate decision-makers Universities, colleges and training providers Local authorities and regional stakeholders Potential sponsors, judges and media partners Anyone who wants to support and celebrate South Wales business Why Enter the South Wales Awards? Recognition can create momentum far beyond the awards ceremony. Entering the South Wales Awards could help your organisation: Build credibility and customer confidence Increase regional visibility and brand awareness Recognise the contribution of your employees Strengthen recruitment and team morale Create new business and partnership conversations Demonstrate excellence through independent judging Position your organisation as a leader within its sector Entries are completely free, and businesses may enter more than one relevant category. Businesses may nominate themselves, while customers, colleagues, suppliers and members of the public may also nominate an organisation or individual they believe deserves recognition. Independent Judging Eligible nominations will be assessed against clearly defined category criteria by an independent panel of business leaders, industry specialists and academic or sector experts. The judging process will consider areas such as: Excellence Business impact Innovation Leadership Customer experience Growth Community contribution The South Wales Awards are designed to recognise genuine achievement—not popularity, paid placement or the size of an organisation’s marketing budget. Be Part of Chapter One There will only ever be one inaugural South Wales Awards. The businesses, leaders, sponsors and supporters who take part this year will become part of the founding story of a celebration created specifically for South Wales. Join us at Cardiff City Stadium and help us begin a new tradition of recognising the people and organisations moving the region forward. Event Details Event: South Wales Awards 2026–27 Official Launch Ceremony Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026 Venue: Cardiff City Stadium Address: Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ, United Kingdom Admission: Free registration Website: southwalesawards.com Advance registration is required. Places may be limited and admission remains subject to venue capacity. Nominations Nominations for the South Wales Awards 2026–27 are now open and completely free. You may: Nominate your own business Nominate yourself for an eligible individual award Nominate an outstanding colleague or leader Recommend a business you admire Enter more than one relevant category Visit southwalesawards.com to explore the categories and begin your nomination. Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities A limited number of founding sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available. Partners can benefit from: Regional brand visibility Association with a selected award category Business networking opportunities Media and promotional exposure Recognition as a founding supporter Engagement with entrepreneurs and decision-makers across South Wales For sponsorship, judging, media or partnership enquiries, contact: Email: hello@southwalesawards.com Telephone: +44 20 3451 7166

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