Milton Keynes’ Matt Roberts returns as business award judge

Following our recent Gold at this year’s SME Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire Business Awards, we are thrilled to announce that we will be returning to next year’s awards as Gold  sponsors, while our very own Matt Roberts joins the panel once again to put his business insights to good work as a judge for the second time. 

From trophy winners to Gold sponsors: Championing Milton Keynes talent 

At Capital Space, we are deeply committed to fostering a thriving ecosystem for local enterprises. We took a deliberate step back from corporate sponsorship over the last two years to allow our own dedicated team to participate in the local circuit. This strategic hiatus proved incredibly rewarding, as this year the team at Milton Keynes Business Centre took gold at the SME Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire Awards for our forward-thinking sustainability initiatives. This success built directly upon a stellar performance in 2025, where the business centre was named the best business awards winner across not one, but two competitive categories. Having achieved these milestones, we are proud to announce that in the upcoming 2027 SME MK and Buckinghamshire Business Awards, we will be returning as official Gold sponsors to champion the next generation of innovators. 

Celebrating success and giving back to the local SME network 

Investing in regional platforms is an integral part of how we support our wider community of small businesses and expanding enterprises. By backing these awards, we help provide a spotlight for the hard work, resilience, and economic impact of local operators. 

Matt Roberts, Senior Centre Manager at Milton Keynes Business Centre, explained:  

“I am delighted that we are once again returning as a Gold sponsor for the 2027 SME MK and Bucks  Awards. We have taken a step back for the past two years to enable us to enter and in fact win three awards ourselves!” 

“For us, sponsorship of our local business awards is both a way of giving back and celebrating the success of our diverse and talented local SME network. From a commercial point of view these businesses are also our direct target market. We want to continue to support and attract the very best local businesses to continue their growth and success with us here at Milton Keynes Business Centre alongside other award winning and aspirational businesses.” 

How an award-winning business centre elevates your enterprise 

When a small business owner or ambitious entrepreneur chooses to base their operations within our business accommodation, they are gaining far more than physical space. They are joining an award-winning community managed by industry experts who intimately understand what drives commercial success. 

Whether you are looking to scale your team within our modern serviced offices, and want to be surrounded by businesses that share your commercial drive, or are looking to establish an immediate professional presence with a virtual office, being supported by a team of dedicated staff, a business accommodation with an ambitious culture provides an invaluable source of daily motivation.  

Our flexible, simple monthly licence allows your business to stay entirely agile as market conditions shift, while our professional meeting rooms offer the perfect environment to impress clients and secure vital contracts. Furthermore, because our business centre actively prioritises green operations, choosing our space helps our customers effortlessly satisfy their own corporate ESG policies. 

What a seasoned business awards judge looks for in an entrepreneur 

Having a centre manager who actively evaluates business performance on both a regional and national scale brings a wealth of mentorship and strategic insight directly to our customers. A successful workspace requires structure, passion, and a clear trajectory—qualities that define both an award-winning company and a well-run office provider. 

Matt Roberts shared: “I am very proud and excited to once again be judging the awards, and I have also been invited to once again judge the national awards which is fantastic.” 

“I very much enjoy looking at the diverse range of entries and using my experience of judging over the years to select the very best in each category. For me, the best entries are those that take us on a journey: why did you start this business, what were your passions, your motivations for starting, and, more importantly, continuing and growing?” 

By understanding what a seasoned judge looks for, any resident entrepreneur can better analyse their own operational journey, refine their corporate story, and position their brand for substantial long-term growth. 

Aligning your company with an award-winning business centre and an experienced judging mentor ensures your small business has the ultimate strategic base camp to achieve long-term commercial success. 

If you’re looking for office space from a provider that wants to support your business success, get in touch.