Frequently Asked Questions

Our awards are open to mid-sized companies based in the UK. By mid-sized, we mean turning over between £3m and £150m annually.

Please follow the entry kit for a step-by-step guide on how to enter.

It is free to enter the awards, no matter how many categories you enter.

Yes, you can save your entry and come back to it until the entry deadline day.

Each entrant can enter multiple categories and there is no limit on how many categories you can enter. The number of categories you enter has no impact on likelihood of winning as each category is judged individually by our expect judges.

Once you have submitted your entry online you will receive an email confirmation. If you have not received this within 24 hours, please get in touch with us.

Our judges consist of investors interested in mid-size businesses, fellow and former founder/CEOs and stakeholders in the business world. A full list of judges will be announced soon.

All finalists will be announced across our social pages on September 15. We will also contact finalists directly to let them know they have been shortlisted and with details of the awards ceremony.

All company information is kept strictly confidential. All judges will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

Entries must refer to activities or initiatives carried out during the financial year 2024/25.

If you need any further assistance, please contact us via email at events@businessleader.co.uk where we'll be happy to help.