On the Judging Panel for the Gloucestershire Business Awards 2026

Yesterday I had the privilege of joining fellow judges at Hotel Indigo Gloucester’s Crimson Spire rooftop event space for the official Judges Panel Meeting, the moment where we came together to decide the finalists for the Gloucestershire Business Awards 2026.

After weeks of reviewing entries, meeting shortlisted businesses at the Meet the Judges networking event, and carrying out deeper research, the panel gathered to discuss scores, debate passionately, and ultimately select the very best organisations to move forward to this year’s awards night. The calibre of entries was exceptional, the strongest the awards have ever seen, which made the final decisions both challenging and inspiring.

As a category partner, System Force IT is incredibly proud to play a role in celebrating the innovation, resilience and ambition that define Gloucestershire’s business community. Being part of this process is a reminder of just how much talent and drive exists across our county, from pioneering start-ups to established organisations making a real impact.

With the finalists being revealed on Monday 12 October 2026, we are excited to meet them all at the awards ceremony at Cheltenham Town Hall on Thursday 5 November 2026, a night that promises to be a fantastic celebration of local success stories.

At System Force IT, we are committed to supporting businesses across Gloucestershire with secure, reliable and forward-thinking technology, and it is an honour to stand alongside so many organisations who share that same passion for excellence.

We cannot wait to congratulate the finalists and celebrate their achievements next month. See you on awards night.

You can read the SoGlos write-up of the judging panel here.