Mid Ulster businesses have just one week left to put themselves forward for the prestigious Mid Ulster Business Awards 2026.

Businesses, entrepreneurs and employees across the region are being urged to get their entries in before the October 1 deadline, with the awards celebrating the people and organisations helping drive the local economy.

Hosted by the Mid Ulster Mail, the awards recognise success across a wide range of sectors, with categories including Rural Business of the Year, Employee of the Year, Business Leader of the Year, Manufacturing Business of the Year, Best SME Business, Innovation Award, Family Business of the Year, Best New Business, Tourism Business of the Year, Sustainability Award, Employer of the Year, Best Local Restaurant and Business in the Community Award.

Gain Recognition

Pictured at the launch of the Mid Ulster Business Excellence Awards are from left, Tanya Thom Ballentine, Royal Hotel, Cookstown; Aisling McNicholl, McNicholl Caravans; Deirdre Varsani, Chairperson of Mid Ulster District Council; Julie McKeown, Henry Bros; Diane Burke, Iconic Media Group, and Michael McNicholl, McNicholl Caravans. Picture: Tony Hendron

placeholder image — Pictured at the launch of the Mid Ulster Business Excellence Awards are from left, Tanya Thom Ballentine, Royal Hotel, Cookstown; Aisling McNicholl, McNicholl Caravans; Deirdre Varsani, Chairperson of Mid Ulster District Council; Julie McKeown, Henry Bros; Diane Burke, Iconic Media Group, and Michael McNicholl, McNicholl Caravans. Picture: Tony Hendron

With only one week remaining, businesses are being encouraged not to miss the opportunity to showcase their achievements and gain recognition among the wider Mid Ulster business community.

The awards are free to enter and the winners will be announced at a black-tie awards ceremony at The Royal Hotel, Cookstown, on Thursday, November 19.

The awards are supported by headline sponsor Henry Brothers Limited, along with category sponsors P McVey, South West College, McNicholl Caravans, H&A Group, Specialist Group, Mid Ulster District Council, Bank of Ireland and P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors.

Entries close on October 1. To enter or find out more, visit www.midulsterbusinessawards.co.uk.