Mid Wales Recruitment Ltd won the Start Up Business Award, sponsored by EvaBuild, Newtown, at the annual awards ceremony held at The Infantry Battle School, Dering Lines, Brecon at on Friday night.

EOM Electrical Contractors Ltd, based in Newtown, won the Business-Education Partnership Award, sponsored by Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership, at the annual awards ceremony held at The Infantry Battle School, Dering Lines, Brecon at on Friday night.

Makefast Group collected the International Trade Award, sponsored by Welsh Government, at the annual awards ceremony held at The Infantry Battle School, Dering Lines, Brecon at on Friday night.

The Sole Trader Award, sponsored by The County Times, went to Brecon entrepreneur Jasmine Atkinson, owner of The Hidden Jem Beauty salon.

Take a look at photos from Friday night taken by Phil Blagg - https://www.powysbusinessawards.co.uk/2026-awards-gallery-2-1

The new Powys Business of the Year for 2026 is a Welshpool company which is a leading UK manufacturer of laminated panels, doors and profiles for the construction, leisure and marine sectors.

Twenty-eight businesses and organisations have been shortlisted for this year’s coveted Powys Business Awards.

The awards host is Chris 'Tywydd' Jones, who was S4C’s chief weather presenter and forecaster for nearly 30 years.

Winners of last year’s Powys Business Awards are encouraging companies, social enterprises and individuals to put themselves forward for recognition in 2026.

Businesses play a vital role in the county’s success, says the leader of Powys County Council who highlighted partnership working and targeted investment as a way of breathing new life into town centres

An International Trade Award returns to this year’s prestigious Powys Business Awards categories to encourage recognition for companies in the county who export their products and services.

Since taking over a small canoe hire company on the River Wye nine years ago, he has grown the business significantly. He now operates Wye Valley Canoes in Glasbury, which has become a popular and respected outdoor activity provider with a dedicated team of staff.

A dynamic cyber security training company based in Brecon, which is helping to protect businesses, organisations and lives, completed a notable double at the prestigious Powys Business Awards 2025 on Friday night.

The leader of Powys County Council has thanked county businesses for commitment to building a modern, dynamic economy that works for everyone.

A start-up business has quickly developed a global reputation for delivering high-quality, bespoke project and event management services from a North Powys farmhouse base.

A couple’s business idea sparked by their own wedding has developed into a high-performing group with annual turnover exceeding £1 million and potential export opportunities.

A care provider which supports people in their own homes was the unanimous choice to receive the special Judges Award at the Powys Business Awards.

A Powys company that’s striving to restore the connection between land and produce to put Wales on the map as a top food and drink destination has been recognised for sustainability.

An electronics company that celebrated its 50th birthday last year and is deeply rooted in the community of Llanwrtyd Wells has won a coveted Powys Business Award.

A glowing nomination by an apprentice solicitor has resulted in a Welshpool law firm winning a prestigious Powys Business Award.