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January 2026

Mon

12

Kingston Borough Business Awards 2026: Q&A, Top Tips and Insights

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Online

Curious About the Kingston Borough Business Awards? Join Our Q&A Webinar!

Are you considering entering the Kingston Borough Business Awards but feeling unsure about where to start? This online session is designed to answer all your questions and guide you through the process.

During this informative webinar, you will:

  • Have the opportunity to share your questions directly with us.
  • Receive expert tips to help you create a standout submission.
  • Gain valuable insights into the judging criteria and process.
  • Learn how simple it is to complete your entry.

Led by Kingston Chamber of Commerce CEO Forbes Low, this session is perfect for anyone thinking about entering the awards. Whether you’re new to the process or just need a few pointers, this webinar will provide everything you need to know.

This event will be held on Zoom. Attendees will receive the meeting link to their registered email address before the webinar start time.

 

What are Kingston Borough Business Awards?

Kingston Borough Business Awards (KBBA) recognise the outstanding achievements, innovation, diligence, and remarkable impact of the local businesses, educational institutions, and social enterprises. They foster inclusion, community engagement, sustainability, customer experiences, wellbeing and overall positive contributions across the borough of Kingston.

Whether you’re a small start-up or a large organisation, these awards are designed to celebrate your contributions and inspire others by showcasing the diversity and talent within Kingston’s business landscape.

Are you eligible to enter?

In order to be eligible to enter the awards, the company should be based or primarily doing business within the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames.

Primarily doing business could mean, but is not limited to, activities such as contributing directly to the growth of the Borough, being a key member of the Kingston business community, delivering local services/projects or supporting business activities. You should be able to show your business primarily operates in or supports the local community or has significantly contributed to the local economy of the Borough.

Learn more on www.kbba.co.uk

 

Catch the excitement of the Awards – watch the KBBA 2025 highlights video and get a glimpse of what made the Awards unforgettable! Click below

Events & Attendance FAQs

Event details - including speakers, timings and booking options - can vary. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the individual event page you’re interested in.

Our calendar includes business breakfasts, networking lunches, workshops and larger flagship events - each developed to help you meet local professionals and grow your business connections.

See all upcoming events here 

All bookings can be made online through the event listing (either directly via the website or the Eventbrite page), where you’ll find full details, including ticket types and payment options.

If you ever run into an issue, just get in touch with the Chamber team - we’re happy to help.

Yes, we periodically host free or member-exclusive events offered at a reduced rate.
Each event page clearly shows whether it’s open to guests or members only.

Yes, many guests attend before deciding to join, and we welcome any business or organisation with an interest in the Kingston area and its network.

Most of our events are open to both members and non-members, though a few are member-exclusive. Non-member tickets are always available where applicable, so you can experience Chamber offerings first-hand.

Members simply enjoy extra value - saving around 33% on each event (often up to £12 per ticket) - plus exclusive invitations and promotional benefits.

Find out more about membership here.

Kingston Chamber events are designed with our community in mind. Expect thoughtful conversations, a diverse mix of attendees and plenty of opportunities to connect, collaborate and grow.

  1. Our events bring together professionals from across the borough and beyond (mainly South West London and Surrey), from freelancers to senior leaders. If you’re new to networking or the local area, our Chamber team is always on hand to make introductions and help you feel at ease.
  2. To help you make the most of the experience, we share a preview attendee list the day before the event, and a full contact list (including names, company names and email addresses of those who have opted in) after the event, in line with GDPR. Most events include name badges to make networking easier on the day, and the connections don’t stop when the event ends - following up is simple.
  3. Bookings are managed via Eventbrite, where event registration typically closes at 12:00pm on the working day before the event or once capacity is reached. Attendee details are pulled directly from Eventbrite, so please ensure your profile information is accurate and free from errors.

You can email the Kingston Chamber team here.

We’re always happy to help with booking queries, dietary needs, accessibility questions or general event information.

You can browse what’s coming up on our events calendar or sign up to our monthly newsletter for event updates, local news and member stories straight to your inbox.

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We understand plans change. If you can’t attend, please cancel your booing via Eventbrite portal at least two working days before the event to receive a refund. As venues and catering numbers must be confirmed and paid in advance, we may be unable to offer refunds for late cancellations.

Refund terms may vary slightly between events, so please check the event page for specific details

Final Note

Information above is correct at time of publication. For the most current details, please visit the individual event page.

FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Places are limited, and events are usually oversubscribed. Please give two working days’ notice via email for a refund or you’ll be required to pay for your place in full.

If you have never been a member of the Chamber you can book and join as a guest at two of our events (just one Chamber Breakfast). After this, you will need to join the Chamber to enjoy the benefits of membership. If you'd like to join the Chamber you can find out more on our website.

Yes. We have a number of active members who are based outside the borough.

Membership is based on a business, but any individual can attend from that organisation. In fact, we encourage different individuals to attend so they can be familiar with the Chamber activities.

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