Congratulations to the winners of the Hustle Awards 2026
The Hustle Awards 2026 was a resounding success, bringing the industry together to celebrate the people who shape the startup ecosystem.
Startups Magazine holds the awards every year to honour everyone who makes up the industry – whether you’re a founder, an investor, a startup employee, a PR professional putting these companies on the map, or an organisation backing the sector’s key players. Last night, we celebrated the industry and all of its worthy winners.
Startups Magazine Editor, Anna Wood, commented: “What a night! The Hustle Awards are always an inspiring evening, and the energy in the room is electric. It is a joy to be able to gather so many innovative minds together to celebrate the entrepreneurial journey and the groundbreaking work they all do.”
This year, our expert panel of judges truly had their work cut out for them, shortlisting and selecting each winner from an outstanding pool of entries. Every judge is a genuine industry expert, chosen for their integrity and expertise, and each approached the task with care and an unwavering commitment to fairness. We’re grateful for the time they gave and the thoughtful deliberation they brought to the process.
Now it is time to introduce the 2026 Hustle Awards winners…
Most Innovative Tech – Charge-M8
Early-Stage Innovation – OSCE Toolbox
Founder of the Year – Andrew Cary, Co-Founder and CEO, SNAAP Transportation
Inspirational Woman of the Industry – Naomi Owusu, Co-Founder and CEO, Tickaroo
Most Successful Scaleup – Chalkie.ai
Outstanding Startup Support – Breakout Beauty UK by Growth Studio
Social Impact Hero(es) Award – NEMI Teas
Top Performing Team – Snapdrum
Workspace of the Year – Makerversity
Game-Changing Investor Award – South East Angels
Sustainability Award – Chipolo
Reader’s Choice Award – Katie Johnson, Founder, KASA
Congratulations to all the winners, as well as all of those who were shortlisted! Read all about the winners, as well as the judging process and what makes a good entry, in our 2026 Winner’s Guide.
Also a big shoutout and thank you to our keynote speaker, Lawrence Rosenberg, who spoke about how strong human communication underpins everything in society.
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