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The rising star award celebrates small businesses who are on the cusp of turning over £3million and entering the MMC (Mid-Market Companies). Your business is ‘one to watch’ and achieving growth across a range of metrics with robust plan to deliver sustained financial success and impact over the few years.

Your business must be currently turning over £1.5Mil with an annual growth rate of at least 50% and will be judges on activities in the financial year 24/25.

While growth often slows for mid-size businesses, your company has continued to rise, achieving an average annualised sales growth of 20% or more over the past three years. Not only has your business achieved significant milestones but also a solid foundation for long-term success and impact.

Your business must be turning over between £3Million - £100Million and will be judged on the past three years ending in financial year 24/25.

This award celebrates visionary businesses that are challenging industry norms and redefining the marketplace. It recognises companies that have introduced groundbreaking products, services or business models that disrupt traditional ways of operating.

This award evaluates how a company's core brand values are integrated and reflected across all communication channels. It considers the personal brand of the Founder/CEO, focusing on how their actions and presence drive genuine engagement with the brand.

This award recognises businesses that go above and beyond to put their customers at the heart of everything they do. It celebrates companies that consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences, demonstrate deep customer insight and build lasting relationships.

This award recognises businesses that have successfully expanded their operations beyond borders and achieved remarkable success in international markets. It celebrates companies that demonstrate outstanding global growth, adaptability and innovation while navigating diverse cultures, regulations and market dynamics.

As a family business in operation for at least three years, this award celebrates the outstanding (unique) achievements of the business in terms of maintain strong family values, excellence, innovation, sustainability and succession planning.

The business must be majority-owned (51% or more) by family members with their on-going active involvement in the management or operation of the business.

A strong leadership team is crucial for any business leader to ensure growth and success. This award recognises outstanding executive teams that collaboratively embody strategic vision, deliver on operational excellence and significant milestones and foster a positive company culture.

The leadership team will have been operational for at least one year

Staff is your most valuable asset and attracting and retaining talent is more important than ever. This category honours businesses that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to creating a positive, engaging and inclusive work environment. Your company prioritises employee well-being, fosters a culture of collaboration and supports both professional and personal growth resulting in a highly motivated and integrated workforce.

You business must be turning between £3 Mil - £100Mil

This award celebrates businesses leading the way in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

This award recognises a visionary business that has pioneered ground breaking technological innovations, such as AI, IoT and next generation technologies showing to solve complex challenges and inspire transformative change. You can focus on a particular platform or a number of platforms.

The business must be turning over between £3Million - £100Million with the first set of measurable results from tech initiatives presentable in the financial year 24/25.

Having the right tech infrastructure in your business provides a solid backbone for operations, innovation and growth. This award focuses on the innovative use of tech to improve operational efficiency. How is your tech streamlining internal processes, reducing costs and enhancing operational effectiveness? You can focus on a particular platform or a number of platforms.

The business must be turning over between £3Million - £100Million with the first set of mesurable results from tech initiatives presentable in the financial year 24/25.

Having the right tech infrastructure in your business provides a solid backbone for operations, innovation and growth. This award focuses on how your tech initiative has driven market expansion, unlocked new opportunities, enhanced customer acquisition and boosted revenue. You can focus on a particular platform or a number of platforms.

The business must be turning over between £3Million - £100Million with the first set of mesurable results from tech initiatives presentable in the financial year 24/25.

This award celebrates the best in business across East England looking at the overall success of your company. You will have evidence of strong leadership, a great working culture, delivering on all KPIs and making a significant impact within the industry or sector you operate.

This award celebrates the best in business across the East Midlands looking at the overall success of your company. You will have evidence of strong leadership, a great working culture, delivering on all KPIs and making a significant impact within the industry or sector you operate.

This award celebrates the best in business across London looking at the overall success of your company. You will have evidence of strong leadership, a great working culture, delivering on all KPIs and making a significant impact within the industry or sector you operate.

This award celebrates the best in business across the North East looking at the overall success of your company. You will have evidence of strong leadership, a great working culture, delivering on all KPIs and making a significant impact within the industry or sector you operate.

This award celebrates the best in business across North West looking at the overall success of your company. You will have evidence of strong leadership, a great working culture, delivering on all KPIs and making a significant impact within the industry or sector you operate.

This award celebrates the best in business across Northern Ireland  looking at the overall success of your company. You will have evidence of strong leadership, a great working culture, delivering on all KPIs and making a significant impact within the industry or sector you operate.

This award celebrates the best in business across Scotland looking at the overall success of your company. You will have evidence of strong leadership, a great working culture, delivering on all KPIs and making a significant impact within the industry or sector you operate.

This award celebrates the best in business across the South East looking at the overall success of your company. You will have evidence of strong leadership, a great working culture, delivering on all KPIs and making a significant impact within the industry or sector you operate.

This award celebrates the best in business across the South West looking at the overall success of your company. You will have evidence of strong leadership, a great working culture, delivering on all KPIs and making a significant impact within the industry or sector you operate.

This award celebrates the best in business across Wales looking at the overall success of your company. You will have evidence of strong leadership, a great working culture, delivering on all KPIs and making a significant impact within the industry or sector you operate.

This award celebrates the best in business across West Midlands  looking at the overall success of your company. You will have evidence of strong leadership, a great working culture, delivering on all KPIs and making a significant impact within the industry or sector you operate.

This award celebrates the best in business across Yorkshire & Humber  looking at the overall success of your company. You will have evidence of strong leadership, a great working culture, delivering on all KPIs and making a significant impact within the industry or sector you operate.

As a winner of the regional business of the year, you will automatically be entered into the national business of the year category.

As the highest accolade of the show, this award recognises exceptional leaders at the helm or their organisations. Nominees will have demonstrated visionary leadership, strategic acumen and a profound impact on their organisation, industry and community. This award celebrates leaders who inspire, innovate and drive sustainable growth, while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

NOMINATIONS ONLY. When nominating a candidate, please ensure they meet the following eligibility criteria. If your nomination is accepted, we will reach out to the candidate and ask them for further information regarding their business.

1. Role: The nominee must hold a senior leadership position (e.g., CEO, Managing Director, Managing Partner, Founder, or equivalent) within their organisation.

2. Tenure: The nominee must have been in their current leadership role for at least two years by the entry deadline.

3. Business Status: The nominee must be working in an operational capacity.

This prestigious award honours an exceptional individual who has made a positive and transformative impact in the business world paving the way for change and growth among the community. This could be through thought leadership, government lobbying or mentoring.

NOMINATIONS ONLY. When nominating a candidate, please ensure they meet the following eligibility criteria. If your nomination is accepted, we will reach out to the candidate and ask them for further information regarding their business.