V&A Waterfront Recognises 23 Businesses at 2026 Neighbourhood Awards
V&A Waterfront Recognises 23 Businesses at 2026 Neighbourhood Awards. The V&A Waterfront has honoured 23 businesses through its 2026 Neighbourhood Awards, recognising achievements across retail, hospitality, tourism, commercial operations and the marine industry.
The awards ceremony took place on Thursday, October 29, at Ocular at Zeitz MOCAA. A total of 4,289 unique voters participated in the People’s Choice categories, which recognised businesses and attractions selected by the public. Among the standout recipients were Simply Bee and Two Oceans Aquarium, both of which secured recognition in two categories.
Simply Bee received awards for New & Revamped Small Business and People’s Choice Small Business. Two Oceans Aquarium was recognised as Global Ambassador in the Destination Advocate category and also won People’s Choice Attraction.
Woolworths was voted the public’s favourite retailer, while Quay Four received the People’s Choice award for Eatery.
The Tenant of the Year awards recognised businesses operating across five areas. Baia Seafood Restaurant received the Retail and Food & Beverage award, Mirage won in Attractions, and Red Bull was recognised in Commercial. Mitchell Du Plessis and Associates took the Marine and Industrial award, while Zuney was named Small Business winner.
Other recipients included The Knysna Oyster Company, which won Sustainability, and the Craft and Design Institute, which received the Impact award.
In the Service Excellence category, Louis Vuitton was recognised in Retail, Vovo Telo in Food & Beverage, African Fynbos Gems in Small Business and Cape Town Diamond Museum in Attractions.
The New & Revamped category also recognised Burnt Studios, Mugg & Bean, Red Rocket and Cape Town Helicopters.V&A Waterfront CEO Graham Wood said the awards highlighted the contributions of businesses and individuals across the precinct.
