Celebrating excellence in UK enterprise
Awards ceremony: 26 November 2026 | Hilton London Bankside, London
For 29 years, the Growing Business Awards have celebrated the UK's most exceptional high-growth businesses and entrepreneurs. Since 1998, we've brought together and honoured some of the country's most outstanding business minds and innovators – many of whom have gone on to become household names and industry leaders.
Finalists present to our expert judging panel in September, receiving invaluable feedback and one-on-one time with successful entrepreneurs who've scaled businesses themselves. Beyond the judging day, you'll gain credibility with investors, connect with fellow growing businesses, and amplify your success through extensive media coverage.
If you're running an ambitious, fast-growing SME making an impact in your industry, we want to hear from you. Join the community of outstanding businesses shaping the UK's economic future.
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Why should you enter?
✅ PR and marketing opportunities for your business - a chance to spotlight your brand
✅ Increased visibility and recognition within your industry
✅ Validation and endorsement for potential investors, customers and employees
✅ Motivation and morale within your team to strive for greater success
✅ Celebrate your success and achievements with your peers and wider community
✅ Networking opportunities with a range of other business leaders
Who should enter?
The current economy is tough, and a lot of companies are struggling. If your business is thriving, we want to hear about it.
These awards are for any privately owned UK based business who can demonstrate a compelling sustainable growth story be it through turnover, market share or other growth metrics.
Please note, applicants will be asked to share three years' worth of turnover and headcount figures as part of the entry process, on a strictly confidential basis.
I’m delighted to be on the Growing Business Awards judging panel because they provide businesses with an opportunity to benchmark their performance and showcase work that they are proud of. As a past winner of two Growing Business Awards I know there are many benefits to winning - its positive news to share with partners, it boosts team moral and motivation, it’s an opportunity to gain publicity for your business, plus the awards also enable you to connect and network with other high-growth companies in the UK.
Guy Schanschieff MBE
Founder
Bambino Mio