Candle Wise Named Finalist for The Small Awards 2026

Candlewise shortlisted for Bricks and Clicks category at The Small Awards 2026

Candle Wise Shortlisted for Britain’s Best Multi-Channel Small Business

We have some incredibly exciting news to share with our wonderful community! Candle Wise, based right here in Benenden, has been officially chosen as a finalist for the Bricks and Clicks category at the 2026 Small Awards.

Now in its tenth year, The Small Awards is a prestigious nationwide search for the UK’s greatest small firms across all sectors. Organised annually by Small Business Britain, the awards champion the nation’s 5.5 million small businesses. To be selected as one of only eight finalists in our category is a huge honour for Candle Wise.

What is the Bricks and Clicks Award?

The Bricks and Clicks Award recognises small businesses that use multiple channels innovatively to grow. At Candle Wise, we have always strived to create a seamless experience for our customers, whether you are visiting us in person or shopping our collection online from the comfort of your home.

"We had a record number of applications this year with an incredibly high standard of entry, so you should be rightly proud of this achievement." — The Small Awards Team

Celebrating a Decade of Small Business Excellence

This year is particularly special as The Small Awards celebrates its 10th anniversary. Being recognised on such a competitive national stage by Small Business Britain is a testament to the hard work put into every hand-poured candle and every customer interaction at Candle Wise over the past year.

This achievement would not be possible without the incredible support of our local customers in Kent and our growing community of scent-lovers across the UK. Your support allows us to keep doing what we love.

Support Your Local Finalist

As we prepare for the final awards ceremony, we invite you to browse our latest collections. Whether you are looking for a gift or a treat for yourself, every purchase supports a multi-channel business that is officially one of the best in Britain!

Shop the Candle Wise award-winning collection here

Stay tuned for more updates as we head toward the final! Thank you for being part of the Candle Wise journey.

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We will be sharing behind-the-scenes content and live updates as we celebrate this nomination!

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