Our photographer and videographer were there to capture the celebrations at the Express & Star Business Awards 2026.
Guests donned their finest glad rags for an evening of networking and recognition of their successes at University of Wolverhampton at The Halls on Thursday June 4.
The event, hosted by radio DJ Dicky Dodd, shone a spotlight on top performing businesses across the Black Country.
Nearly 300 people attended the black-tie event, which included a drinks reception, three-course dinner, a charity raffle and a silent auction in aid of Aphasia Support.
5. Express and Star Business Awards 2026 at the Halls, University of Wolverhampton. Large Business of the Year winners, Pallet-Track Ltd. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography. PB095-2026
Large Business of the Year winners - Pallet-Track Ltd | Phil Blagg Photo: Phil Blagg
6. Express and Star Business Awards 2026 at the Halls, University of Wolverhampton. Business in the Community Award winners, Doocey Group. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography. PB095-2026
Business in the Community Award winners - Doocey Group. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography | Express and Star Business Awards 2026 at the Halls, University of Wolverhampton. Business in the Community Award winners, Doocey Group. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography. PB095-2026 Photo: Express and Star Business Awards 2026 at the Halls, University of Wolverhampton. Business in the Community Award winners, Doocey Group. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography. PB095-2026
7. Express and Star Business Awards 2026 at the Halls, University of Wolverhampton. Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business of the Year winners, Play@ Lower Drayton Farm. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography. PB095-2026
Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business of the Year winners Play@ Lower Drayton Farm. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography | Express and Star Business Awards 2026 at the Halls, University of Wolverhampton. Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business of the Year winners, Play@ Lower Drayton Farm. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography. PB095-2026 Photo: Express and Star Business Awards 2026 at the Halls, University of Wolverhampton. Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business of the Year winners, Play@ Lower Drayton Farm. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography. PB095-2026
8. Family Business of the Year winners - Hughes Funeral Directors. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography
Family Business of the Year winners - Hughes Funeral Directors. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography | Express and Star Business Awards 2026 at the Halls, University of Wolverhampton. Family Business of the Year winners, Hughes Funeral Directors. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography. PB095-2026 Photo: Express and Star Business Awards 2026 at the Halls, University of Wolverhampton. Family Business of the Year winners, Hughes Funeral Directors. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography. PB095-2026