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The British Business Awards

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Who can enter

UK businesses; entrants choose a category (e.g. SME of the Year, CEO of the Year, Large Business of the Year for turnover exceeding £100 million) and submit a 1,000-word written presentation plus recent Companies House accounts.

Deadline as the organiser words it: 2026 cycle deadline was 13/03/26 5pm (email) / 07/03/26 5pm (post); ceremony held 30/04/26. 2027 dates not yet published.

How judges score it2 published
  • Commercial Success (weighted 25%) - evidence of turnover/profit growth, staffing levels, market share over 3 years
  • Category-specific criteria (weighted 75%) - e.g. entrepreneurial attributes, leadership, SME excellence, varies by category

Published categories

  • Eden Mill Entrepreneur of the Year
  • CEO of the Year
  • SME of the Year
  • Large Business of the Year
Organiser’s pageSource for these detailsLast checked 30 August 2026

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