FAQs

WHEN WILL I FIND OUT IF I AM A FINALIST?
The finalists for the Family-Owned Business of the Year, The Bridges Positive Impact Award, Santander Technology Business of the Year and Santander Growing Business of the Year: Smaller Company Awards will be announced on Thursday 3 August.
WHICH COMPANIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER THE AWARDS?
All privately-owned companies that are headquartered in the UK are eligible to be nominated for/enter the Growing Business Awards. The company must have been running for at least 3 years.
KEY DATES

Judging day - 15th September 2023
Awards - 29th November 2023
WHAT IS THE ENTRY FEE?
  • Standard entry fee £249 ( valid until Friday 23rd June)

You are able to redeem your entry fee off ticket/table prices up until 3 weeks before the awards ceremony - Wednesday 8th November 2023.
WHEN DO I HAVE TO PAY ENTRY FEE?
The entry fee is payable on submission. You can select to either pay by credit card, or be invoiced.
CAN I ENTER MULTIPLE CATEGORIES?
Yes. If you are entering multiple categories please read the relevant descriptions for each, ensuring that you have tailored the entry specifically to each category.
IS THE ENTRY CONFIDENTIAL?
All information provided in the entry form is strictly confidential and only for use in the judging process and viewed by the judging panel. No information will be made public or used on the awards night.
WHAT IS THE JUDGING PROCESS?
All nominations that we receive online will be assessed by our shortlisting team. Successful finalists will then be asked to attend a judging day on Friday 15th September, where they will meet with a panel of judges. The judges will then decide on a winner who will be announced at the awards ceremony.
WHEN WILL I FIND OUT IF I AM A FINALIST?
You will receive an email by the end of July informing you that you are a finalist and with details about the judging day.
WHEN IS THE JUDGING DAY?
The Judging Day will be taking place on Friday 15th September at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, London
WHO ATTENDS THE JUDGING DAY?
Up to two representatives from each finalist are invited to attend the judging day. Usually, companies will send their CEO/CFO/COO or other equivalent senior management.
CAN I CHANGE MY JUDGING INTERVIEW TIME?
We will do our best to accommodate, however it is unlikely we will be able to change your scheduled time. Please try and keep the whole day free in your dairy.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I CANNOT ATTEND THE JUDGING DAY?
We can offer a conference call if you cannot attend in person on the day. We do strongly recommend you attend in person as this is part of your entry and will contribute to the judge’s decision.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER JUDGING DAY?
The judges will decide the winners of each category which they will be announced at the awards ceremony.
WHEN ARE THE WINNERS ANNOUNCED?
The winners are announced at the awards ceremony. Please note we do not reveal the winners beforehand.
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE FOR THE AWARDS CEREMONY?
Black tie.
IS THERE DISCOUNTED ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE?
Discounted accommodation is available via BookAHotelDeal. Details will be included in your confirmation email when you have booked seats/a table for the awards ceremony.
CAN FINALISTS ATTEND THE AWARDS CEREMONY FOR FREE?
No, finalists have to purchase tickets to the ceremony. You will be able to redeem the cost of your entry(ies) against tickets/tables purchased to the awards ceremony.
WHAT ARE THE TICKET OPTIONS?
VIP table of 10 at £4,499
Standard table of 10 at £3,499
Half table of 5 at £1,799
All prices exclude VAT
Seats and tables include:
  • Finalist Logo
  • Access to welcome drinks and networking
  • 3 course meal
  • Half a bottle of wine per person
  • Post-awards entertainment

VIP tables include:
  • Finalist Logo
  • Access to welcome drinks and networking
  • 3 course meal including half a bottle of upgraded wine per person
  • 2 bottles of champagne per table
  • Premium table position
  • Company logo across all marketing under ‘VIP Supporter’
  • Company logo on our website under ‘VIP Supporter’
  • Full page advertisement in the Book of the Night
  • Company logo on the Book of the Night
  • Post-awards entertainment
APPROXIMATE TIMINGS
18.30 Drinks reception
19:30 Growing Business Awards - Part 1
20:20 Dinner
22:00 Growing Business Awards - Part 2
23:00 Cash bar
00:30 Carriages

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