Cardiff Life Awards 2026 Announces This Year’s Winners

The Cardiff Life Awards 2026 brought together Cardiff’s business, cultural and entrepreneurial communities on 14th May, with a ceremony held at National Museum Cardiff.

Now in its 11th year, the awards celebrated organisations and individuals making an impact across the city, with more than 280 guests attending the event. The 2026 ceremony was the first Cardiff Life Awards to be produced and organised by WCS Agency.

Hosted by Cardiff-born broadcaster Jason Mohammad, the evening opened with a welcome address from First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and included live performances throughout the night.

This year’s awards recognised achievements across 24 categories, spanning areas including sustainability, arts and culture, Welsh language, professional services, leisure, technology and innovation. More than 640 nominations were submitted, with over 100 finalists shortlisted.

Among the organisations recognised on the night were several FinTech Wales members and supporters, including:

• FOR Cardiff – Business Services
• The Royal Mint Experience – Leisure and Tourism
• Ogi – Tech and Innovation

The Cardiff Life Awards 2026 were supported by sponsors including Philtronics Limited, Hugh James IFA, Bute Energy, FOR Cardiff and Pommery Champagne. The evening also raised £5,000 for its chosen charity partner, the MND Association.

The awards once again highlighted the depth of talent, innovation and community across Cardiff and the wider Welsh business landscape. Check the full list of winners here.