St Albans Retailer of the Year Awards 2026
The St Albans Retailer of the Year Awards are back for 2026, shining a spotlight on the incredible businesses, teams and individuals who make our city such a vibrant place to shop, dine and visit.
Finalists
by category
Awards Night 2026
Winners will be revealed at a live ceremony in St Albans on Monday 18th May 2026, bringing together retailers, partners and members of the local community for an evening of celebration!
2026 Awards Categories
Champion of the Year
Selected by an independent judging panel from the category winners, this prestigious award recognises an exceptional contribution to St Albans’ retail landscape.
The judging panel consists of:
Richard Marrett, Centre Manager at The Maltings
Matt Adams, Editor of St Albans Times
Karen Jennings, from @StylingOut50
Alison Berneye, CEO of St Albans City Centre BID
Alicia Nelson, from Save St Albans Pubs
Celebrating our high street heroes
Brought to you by The Maltings Shopping Centre and St Albans Times, these awards celebrate the passion, creativity and commitment that power our retail community.
Following the hugely successful return in 2024, which attracted hundreds of nominations and culminated in a packed ceremony at The Maltings Arts Theatre, we’re ready to celebrate St Albans retail once again!
Now it’s your turn to get involved.
Key dates:
Nominations open: Thursday 12th March 2026
Nominations close: Sunday 12th April 2026
Public voting: 15th April 2026 – 13th May 2026
All voting closes: 13th May 2026
Awards ceremony: Monday 18th May 2026
Awards Night 2026
Winners will be revealed at a live ceremony in St Albans on Monday 18th May 2026, bringing together retailers, partners and members of the local community for an evening of celebration!