Surrey Business Awards 2026: Lamplight return with three finalist nominations
Last year we came close. This year we're back with more chances to win. Lamplight Media are finalists in three categories at the Surrey Business Awards 2026, up from two in 2025. The winners are announced on Thursday 19 November at G Live in Guildford.
Our three Surrey Business Awards 2026 nominations
The Surrey Business Awards are run by Platinum Media Group in association with Surrey Chambers of Commerce. They celebrate businesses and people across the county. Here's what we're shortlisted for.
Small Business of the Year
This one is for the whole team. Last year we were judged as a new business. This year it's about the business we've become, and it recognises how far the company has come since Tim Marsh and Callum Swan started Lamplight in 2022. The category is sponsored by Different Straights Finance.
Future Talent of the Year
Our Managing Director, Tim Marsh, is a finalist for Future Talent of the Year for the second year running. The category is sponsored by Move Different.
Chamber Member of the Year
Tim is also a finalist for Chamber Member of the Year, sponsored by Surrey Chambers of Commerce. This is in part for Tim's contribution as a board advisor for Generation Next, as well as our ongoing support of Chamber events.
Looking back: Highly Commended in 2025
At the 2025 awards, held at G Live on 12 November 2025, we were finalists twice. Lamplight was named Highly Commended in the Best New Business Award, and Tim was a finalist for Future Talent of the Year.
Highly Commended was a proud moment, and a near miss. Congratulations again to Kings Klean, who took the Best New Business award, and to Summer Smith of Trinity Homecare, who won Future Talent. It earned a spot on the office knick-knack table, and it gave us a clear goal for 2026.
What's changed since last year
A lot can happen in twelve months. Since the 2025 awards we have:
Grown our full-time team, so each of us can focus on what we do best.
Opened a London office at 95 Southwark Street, alongside our Woking studio and post-production base.
Added agency services to our award-winning production: social media management, TV advertising, pay per click and out of home advertising.
Made work we're proud of, including the Kew Gardens x Marshmallow Laser Feast 'Of The Oak' digital campaign and CAMRA's 'Discover Great Drinks Together' TV commercial.
We've become the outsourced marketing department for discerning brands, managing from idea to eyeball. Production stays in-house, so there's no middleman and no markups. More of the budget goes on getting results. You can read more about the year in our 4th birthday Q&A.
What it means to us
"It means a lot. As AI continues to reshape the creative industries, our ambition is to become recognised as market leaders in authentic, human-centred storytelling. We will continue to combine cutting-edge technology with the creativity, empathy and strategic thinking that cannot be automated. Above all, we intend to continue growing sustainably while maintaining the personalised service, creative quality and strong client relationships that have underpinned our success to date." Tim Marsh, Managing Director
Whatever happens on the night, being shortlisted three times tells us we're on the right track. Thank you to our clients, our crew and everyone at the Chamber who has backed us this year.
Follow along on the night
We'll share photos and results from G Live on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook at @lamplightmediauk. Good luck to every finalist.
If you'd like a team that treats your brand's story with the same care, book a free call.
Frequently asked questions
When are the Surrey Business Awards 2026?
The winners are announced on Thursday 19 November 2026 at G Live in Guildford.
Which categories is Lamplight Media a finalist in?
Small Business of the Year, plus Future Talent of the Year and Chamber Member of the Year for our Managing Director, Tim Marsh.
How did Lamplight do at the Surrey Business Awards 2025?
We were Highly Commended in the Best New Business Award, and Tim was a finalist for Future Talent of the Year.
Who runs the Surrey Business Awards?
Platinum Media Group, in association with Surrey Chambers of Commerce.
