The finalists for the 2026 Malta Business Awards have officially been revealed, recognising businesses, entrepreneurs and initiatives making an impact across Malta and Gozo, with Meetinc. being the official media partner for three consecutive years.
Presented by the Malta Chamber of SMEs and Malta Enterprise, this year spans over 19 awards covering entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, social impact, tourism, family businesses and more.
Three finalists have been selected in each category, with the winners set to be recognised during the Malta Business Awards Night on 20th November 2026.
Distinct Initiatives
The first group of awards focuses on businesses and initiatives making a difference through culture, customer experience, social impact and workplace wellbeing.
Local Cultural Contributor
– Culture Venture
– Merlin Publishers Ltd
– Noċemuskata
Customer Service Excellence Award
– Hope, Fertility & IVF
– Shireburn
– The Phoenicia Malta
Social Impact Award | 26+ Employees
– AX Group
– Bank of Valletta PLC
– Eden Leisure Group
Social Impact Award | Up to 25 Employees
– Filacorp
– Hope, Fertility & IVF
– Patrick DeBattista – Finance For You
Exceptional Wellbeing at the Workplace
– Eden Leisure Group
– Malta Freeport Terminals Ltd.
– TAASC
Innovative & Sustainable Ambassadors
Sustainability and innovation form another major part of the 2026 awards, with categories recognising businesses working across transport, technology, tourism, energy, water and waste management.
Green Transport Initiative
– John’s Malta
– Mekanika Ltd.
– SKY Mobility (Malta) Ltd.
Innovative Digital Solution Award
– HLL
– Hope, Fertility & IVF
– Manna EV
Leader in Quality Tourism
– Eden Leisure Group
– The Phoenicia Malta
– Verdala Wellness
Business Leader in Energy and Water Sustainability
– Baxtar Ltd
– Melita Limited
– Smart Genie Ltd
Best Waste Management Strategy
– Eden Leisure Group
– Filacorp
– Mercury Towers Ltd
Innovative & Sustainable Initiative
– foodhero
– Manna EV
– SKY Mobility (Malta) Ltd.
Celebrating Business
The final group puts the spotlight on Malta’s entrepreneurs and businesses, from emerging start-ups and small businesses to established SMEs and family-run companies.
Family Business of the Year | 26+ Employees
– Farrugia Group
– Greens
– Laferla Insurance
Family Business of the Year | Up to 25 Employees
– CARM Trading Ltd.
– Country Terrace
– PH Borg Ltd
Start-Up Business of the Year
– Comed Therapeutics
– LifeScan.mt
– Smart Materials Limited
Female Entrepreneur of the Year
– Izzy Hyzler
– Jo Caruana
– Olwyn Jo Saliba
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
– Adam Borg Mercieca
– Elenya Spiteri
– Luca Bianco
Gozo Business of the Year
– 3BIT
– Karamelli
– Vini e Capricci Ltd
Small Business of the Year | Up to 25 Employees
– Ecostack Innovations Ltd.
– Extreme Effects
– Filfla Chilli Co.
SME of the Year | 26 to 250 Employees
– Diligex Ltd
– S&T Group Malta
– Shireburn Ltd
The Malta Business Awards are designed to recognise businesses for their achievements while celebrating entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and business success across a wide range of sectors.
With the finalists now confirmed, attention turns to the Awards Night on 20th November, when the winners across all 19 awards will be announced.
The full list of finalists and further information about the Malta Business Awards 2026 can be found on the official Malta Business Awards website.
