Rural Community Business Awards 2026
Meet the nominees!
Nominations for our Rural Community Business Awards have now closed, and we’re delighted to introduce this year’s nominees.
Scroll down to meet the inspiring community businesses and individual champions who have been recognised across our nine award categories.
A panel of judges, made up of representatives from award sponsors, will come together on Thursday 14 May to review the nominations and choose the winners and finalists.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the 2026 Rural Community Business Awards, sponsored by Lands Improvement, taking place on Thursday 2 July at the Royal Society of Chemistry in London.
Thank you to everyone who has nominated! Keep an eye out on Monday 1 June when we’ll be sharing more details about the finalists and voting.
These nominees go the extra mile to create safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for their communities.
– The Great Bromley Cross, Essex
– Caffi Siop Mechell, Llanfechell
– Earlams Community Store & Cafe, Cheshire
– Rogiet Community Junction, Monmouthshire
– The George Community Pub, Wickham Market, Suffolk
– The George Community Pub, Bethersden, Kent
– Langham Community Shop, Essex
– Ryton Cross Community Society Ltd, Tyne & Wear
– Port Bannatyne Development Trust, Argyll & Bute
– The Black Lion, Skelton-on-Ure
– Chalke Valley Community Hub Ltd, Wiltshire
– Oakbank Community Inn, Argyll & Bute
– The Raven Inn Community Benefit Society, Cheshire
– Twyford Village Stores & Café, Buckinghamshire
– Cilcain Community Shop, Flintshire
– The Boundary Community Shop and Cafe, Hampshire
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These nominees are leading the way in sustainability, introducing environmentally friendly initiatives within their community businesses.
– Oakbank Community Inn, Argyll & Bute
– Smarden Community Store, Devon
– The White Swan, Gressenhall, Norfolk
– Woodgreen Community Shop & Post Office, Hampshire
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These nominees strengthen their local economies by prioritising local suppliers, services, and partnerships.
– All Cannings Community Shop Society, Wiltshire
– Aston on Clun Community Shop, Shropshire
– Bythams Community Shop & Café, Lincolnshire
– Cheriton Fitzpaine Community Shop, Devon
– Oakbank Community Inn, Argyll & Bute
– The Ship Inn, Portloe, Cornwall
– Trawden Forest Community Shop, Lancashire
– Glenluig Inn, Sound of Arisaig
Sponsored by:
These nominees are not yet open and trading but are on an exciting journey to create something special.
– Brockweir Inn, Monmouthshire
– The Bell, Curry Mallet, Somerset
– The Kings Head, East Hoathly, Sussex
– Kingsley Holt Centre, Staffordshire
– Kirtlington Community Shop, Oxfordshire
– Nympsfield Community Pub, Gloucestershire
– The Brig Inn Community Pub & Hub, Brydekirk
– The Plough, Fadmoor, Yorkshire
– The Stag Inn, Ponsanooth, Cornwall
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These nominees truly embody collaboration, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
– Chalke Valley Community Hub, Wiltshire
– Coverack Community Shop, Cornwall
– Kilchoan Community Shop and Service Station, Ardnamurchan
– Kings Heads East Hoathly, Sussex
– Menter Ty’n Llan, Caernarfon
– The Kings Arms Ballantrae, South Ayrshire
– The Ship Inn, Great Holland, Essex
– Westhall Community Pub, Suffolk
– Westbury Community Shop & Café, Buckinghamshire
– Langham Community Shop, Essex
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We’ve seen a great spread of nominations from across the UK!
