A milestone moment for a growing technology focus
We’re proud to share some fantastic news to kick off the year – Quiet Storm, based in Whitwick, Leicestershire, has been named Software Development Firm of the Year – UK in the 2026 Innovation Awards.
It’s an exciting milestone for us. Not just because it’s an award (and we’ve been fortunate to win a few over the years), but because of what this one represents.
This recognition reflects a key shift in our journey — from a marketing-led agency to a technology-powered solutions provider.
Recognition that reflects where we’re heading
Historically, many of our awards have celebrated our strengths in customer service, innovation and creativity.
This one is different.
It recognises our software development capability — something we’ve been investing in, building and refining as part of our long-term vision.
And importantly, it shows that the work we’re doing behind the scenes is starting to be seen, valued and recognised externally.
Judged on innovation, expertise and impact
The award forms part of the 2026 Innovation Awards programme, run by Corporate Livewire.
This year’s programme saw:
- 90,000+ businesses and professionals invited to nominate
- Judging based on factors including:
- Quality of service
- Innovation
- Experience
- Sustainability
- Overall business performance
According to the judges, what stood out about Quiet Storm was our:
- Personal touch
- Breadth of expertise
- Commitment to digital innovation
That combination — human thinking backed by technical capability — is exactly what we aim to deliver every day.
More than an award — a signal of progress
For us, this isn’t just a trophy moment.
It’s a signal that our evolution is working.
As we continue to develop technology-led solutions alongside our strategic and creative services, this recognition reinforces that we’re moving in the right direction — and doing it in a way that still feels distinctly “Quiet Storm”.
A word from Lewis Combey, Managing Director
“This award is a brilliant recognition of the direction we’re heading in as a business. Over the past few years, we’ve made a conscious investment in building our technology and software capabilities — not just to follow industry trends, but to create genuinely better solutions for our clients.
What makes this particularly meaningful is that it reflects both sides of what Quiet Storm stands for — strong technical expertise combined with a personal, human approach. That balance is something we’re incredibly proud of, and we’re excited to keep building on it.”
What’s next?
This recognition comes at an exciting time for Quiet Storm, as we continue to evolve our offering and expand what we deliver for clients.
And with this award landing just as we mark a year under Lewis Combey’s leadership as Managing Director, there’s even more to reflect on — and more to come.