NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 30 MAY 2025

It's so important to recognise the UKs most innovative, entrepreneurial and high growth SMEs and celebrate the huge benefit they have on

the UK economy and society as a whole. As such I was delighted to be asked to help judge the 2024 Growing Business Awards.

Dr Adrian E. Williams Executive Director APEM Group, GBA 2024 judge

Celebrating excellence in UK enterprise


Awards ceremony: 27 November 2025 | Hilton London Bankside, London

Nomination deadline: Friday 30 May 2025

For over a quarter of a century, the Growing Business Awards have been the definitive recognition of excellence among the UK's most dynamic enterprises. Now in our 28th year, these prestigious awards continue to showcase the very best of UK business innovation, resilience, and growth.

In partnership with Real Deals, the 2025 Growing Business Awards will bring together the nation's most outstanding entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses for an unforgettable evening of celebration at the elegant Hilton London Bankside. This is where tomorrow's business leaders take centre-stage – where visionary companies are recognised for transforming their industries and driving the UK economy forward.

If you are one of our finalists, we ask you to attend our September in-person judging day in London to sit in front of a panel of industry-leading judges for a 20-minute interview. The winners will be announced at our awards ceremony taking place on 27 November 2025 at the Hilton London Bankside.

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