Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has revealed the finalists for the Medium/Large Business of the Year Award at the 2026 Business Awards.
Sponsored by Dains Accountants, the award recognises excellence within businesses of more than 50 employees, looking at financial performance, leadership and management, staff development, environmental performance, innovation, social responsibility and future growth plans.
Now in its 11th year, the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards is the largest business awards programme in the region. Winners will be crowned at a gala awards ceremony at Uttoxeter Racecourse on Thursday 9 July 2026.
The four finalists are:
Goodwin International Ltd – Rooted in Stoke-on-Trent since 1883, Goodwin International produces high-integrity engineered components for nuclear, defence and petrochemical applications, with clients including Rolls-Royce, Sellafield, BP and GE Power. Planning approval for two new production units is expected to create up to 100 further skilled jobs in Staffordshire. Find out more, here
Drayton Beaumont Group – Formed through the acquisitions of Therser UK and the JPR Group, the Drayton Beaumont Group brought mechanical and electrical engineering, fire and security, facilities management and thermal process engineering under one North Staffordshire roof, with 2025 turnover nearly double that of the previous year. Find out more, here.
Comp Door Limited – Launched in 2021 with two members of staff, Comp Door has grown into a £20m+ manufacturer employing over 95 people, with turnover rising from £1.9m in 2022 to just under £21m in 2025, a more than tenfold increase in three years. Find out more, here.
Environmental Essentials Limited – One of the UK’s most comprehensive testing, inspection and compliance businesses, Environmental Essentials has completed four acquisitions since 2023 and grown turnover from £11.3m to £14m, serving clients including the Houses of Parliament, the University of Oxford and Marks & Spencer. Find out more, here.
To find out more about the 2026 Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards, visit staffordshirechambers.co.uk/awards.
