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SUMMARY:How to Win a Merton Best Business Award 2026 | Free Event at Huddle\, Wimbledon Quarter
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of entering the Merton Best Business Awards 2026? This is your essential guide to making your application stand out. Join us at Huddle\, Wimbledon Quarter on the 3rd of June for an evening of practical insights\, inspiration\, and networking. You’ll hear directly from some of this year’s judges and previous award winners\, giving you a unique window into the judging process and what makes a winning entry. Whether you’re a first-time entrant or looking to refine your submission this year\, this event will help you: \n\nUnderstand what judges look for\nHear real success stories from previous winners\nGet tips on crafting a standout application\nAsk your burning questions\nConnect with fellow businesses\, sponsors and the MBBA team\n\nAward Categories for 2026\n\nBest New Business – celebrating great ideas that have turned into thriving young companies within the last two years\nBest Start-up or Microbusiness – for businesses with fewer than five employees showing strong foundations and early growth.\nBest SME Business – open to businesses with 5–250 employees that are showing strong growth and leadership.\nBest Use of Innovation – for companies that push boundaries and set new industry benchmarks through innovative thinking.\nBest Use of Technology – for those using tech to solve problems or drive efficiency.\nNEW: Best Charity\, Social Enterprise or CIC – recognising charities\, social enterprises or CICs that demonstrate strong leadership\, sustainability and measurable impact for people and place.\nBest in Creative Industries – celebrating those putting creativity at the heart of what they do. \nBest in Hospitality & Retail – shining a light on the vibrant\, hardworking venues that keep Merton fed\, watered\, and well looked after.\nNEW: Best in Construction & Trades – for businesses delivering high standards of workmanship\, professionalism and contribution to the local economy.\nBest Sport\, Health & Wellbeing Business – for those making a difference to the health\, fitness\, and overall wellbeing of Merton’s residents\nBest Community Impact – for businesses and organisations making a positive difference locally.\nBest Environmentally or Socially Responsible Business – for those leading the way in sustainability and purpose.\nNEW: Employment Champion of the Year – honouring organisations that excel in supporting\, developing\, and valuing their employees\nNEW: Employee of The Year – for individuals who make a tangible difference to the culture or performance within their organisations\n\n🎟 Spaces are limited – reserve your spot today and take the first step towards becoming a 2026 winner! \nThanks to all our partners and sponsors for the 2026 Awards season \n \n 
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/how-to-win-a-merton-best-business-award-2026-free-event-at-huddle-wimbledon-quarter/
LOCATION:Huddle Wimbledon\, Queen's Road\, Wimbledon\, London\, SW19 8ND\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:AGM 2026 World Cup Summer Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 16th June at 5:30pm for our AGM 2026 World Cup Summer Party at Hotel du Vin\, Wimbledon – Cannizaro House. \nWe’ll have exclusive use of the elegant Belle Epoque banquet room and private garden terrace\, the perfect setting to enjoy a summer evening of business networking\, celebration\, and football spirit. \nThe evening begins with a glass of Prosecco on arrival and informal networking\, followed by our Annual General Meeting\, where we’ll reflect on a year of achievements and look ahead to future plans. After the AGM\, guests will enjoy a delicious hot BBQ buffet dinner\, and relaxed summer networking. \nThis is more than just an AGM\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to build new relationships\, strengthen existing connections\, and meet key players from across the Merton business community in a warm\, sociable setting. \n━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n🕒 Evening Agenda \n5:30 – 6:15pmWelcome drinks & informal networking \n6:15 – 7:00pmAnnual General Meeting \nHighlights from the past yearCelebrate member achievementsChamber updates and plans ahead \n7:00pm onwardsDinner served\, drinks\, networking & summer celebrations \n━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n🍴 Menu Highlights \nHot BBQ Buffet: \nChicken skewersPrawn skewersBurger sliders with hot bowls of chipsChargrilled courgettes\, halloumi & green beans (mint & lemon)Fennel\, feta & pomegranate salad with sumac yoghurtMarinated aubergine with birds-eye chilli\, tahini & oreganoServed with stone-baked sourdough baguette (gluten-free option available) \nDessert: \nFresh strawberries & cream \n━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n🍹 Drinks Include: \nProsecco on arrivalHouse red and white wineJugs of PimmsBeer (bottled)Elderflower fizzJugs of water throughout the evening \n━━━━━━━━━━━━ \nDress Theme: Wear your favourite team colours. \nWe look forward to an evening filled with great company\, valuable conversations\, summer celebration\, and World Cup excitement. \n━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n\nAGM Minutes 2025\nFilleted Accounts 2025\nNotice of Meeting AGM 2026\nProxy Voting Form 2026
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/agm-2026-world-cup-summer-party/
LOCATION:Hotel du Vin Wimbledon\, Cannizaro House\, West Side Common\,\, London\, SW19 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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