Celebrating the Brighton & Hove Business Awards 2026

The Jonathan Lea Network was delighted to sponsor the Businessperson of the Year award at the Brighton & Hove Business Awards 2026, held at The Grand Brighton on Thursday 1 October 2026.

The prestigious awards brought together businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals from across Brighton & Hove to celebrate outstanding achievements, innovation and contributions to the local business community.

Celebrating Businessperson of the Year

We were delighted to see Richard Pollins announced as the winner of the Businessperson of the Year award and extend our warmest congratulations to him on this fantastic achievement.

Our Senior Corporate and Commercial Solicitor, Callum Ritchie, had the pleasure of presenting the award alongside comedian and host Hal Cruttenden. We were also pleased to have been involved in the judging process, helping to recognise the achievements of business leaders making a positive impact in the region.

Supporting the Brighton & Hove Business Community

Ten members of The Jonathan Lea Network team attended the awards ceremony, enjoying an excellent evening of celebration, networking and catching up with familiar faces from across the local business community.

As a firm with strong ties to Sussex and the wider South East, we are proud to support events that recognise entrepreneurial talent, business success and the people helping local businesses thrive.

We would like to thank Platinum Media Group and everyone involved in organising such a successful evening.

Congratulations once again to Richard Pollins and all of this year’s winners and finalists. We look forward to continuing to support and celebrate the Brighton & Hove business community.