Awards season typically runs from the spring to the autumn, when businesses are invited to submit compelling entries showcasing their business in their chosen category. But this isn’t the case for all awards.
November still offers a wealth of opportunity to get a gong under your belt. We’ve listed a few of the most established awards open for entry this month below for you, but be sure to review the entry criteria and submit your applications before the respective deadlines :
The Best Business Awards have been extended for another WEEK and are open to private and public sector organisations of all sizes. Offering a range of categories that is far broader than most on the business awards circuit, the Awards attract entries from across all sectors, from large international PLCs and public sector organisations to dynamic and innovative SMEs. These awards run quarterly, with the final quarterly winners of the year being announced in January. So if you enter now, you could start 2025 with an award win under your belt. Extended Entry Deadline: 7th November
The Agile Business Awards celebrates organisations transforming the workplace through agile ways of working – where they are on their agile journey. With categories covering Agility in HR, Agility in Marketing, Agility in Finance and Overall Business Agility, this event is designed to highlight the real power of business agility for today’s world of work. Entry Deadline: 25th November
The Elite Business 100 (EB100) Top SME Awards 2025. This prestigious event celebrates the most innovative, resilient, and successful SMEs across the UK, showcasing their outstanding contributions to the business landscape. Entry Deadline: 30th November
APR International Interior Design Awards celebrate Interior design excellence. Interior design is the art of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. Interior design is about much more than simply making rooms look more stylish and attractive. Entry Deadline: 30th November
The BIG Innovation Awards aims to recognise all ideas, organisations and people – no matter how big or small – that are positioned to change how we interact and experience the world around us. Judged by a panel of notable experts – no writers or editors with limited experience – they consider any and all innovations deemed worthy of recognition. Entry Deadline: 15th November
If you know a noteworthy leader following their passion, or are yourself a topflight individual making a real impact in your sector, now is the time to enter the Top 100 Influential People Award and maximise your influence and recognition in 2025. Nominations have been extended to 14th November, and 2025 winners will be announced in December.
The NY Digital Awards honours outstanding achievements in a variety of digital realms – from captivating websites and groundbreaking videos to innovative mobile apps, engaging social media campaigns, creative animations, effective marketing strategies, and informative podcasts. Here, we recognise the finest minds in digital creation, spotlighting worldwide appreciation on both local brilliance and international achievements. Entry Deadline: 29th November
The National Family Business Of The Year Awards are a celebration of the family business sector across the whole of the UK. Recognising the achievements of great family firms, large and small, old and new, from all sectors of the economy, these prestigious awards are the only awards that shine a national spotlight on these incredible businesses. Entry Deadline: 30th November
We have also rounded up a number of awards that have recently opened, giving you a little more time to prepare, or perhaps kick off your awards strategy planning for 2025:
The National Technology Awards are the most comprehensive celebration of technology in the year, organised by National Technology News. Entry Deadline: 30th January
The Drum Awards honours the best work, people, and companies with two key moments—The Drum Awards for Marketing and The Drum Awards Festival. Entries are now open for the Marketing Awards 2025, so it’s the perfect time to showcase your work. Entry Deadline: 5th March
The Better Society Awards reward commercial companies who are helping create a better, more equal, ethical and sustainable world for all. Entry Deadline: 31st January
The Home Care Awards seek out examples of the expertise of companies providing home care in the UK and praise the teams that are making a difference by looking to raise standards. In addition, the Awards will find outstanding winners of the Overall Achievement categories, including a top Grand Prix Award for the best home care provider. Entry Deadline: 31st January
If any of the above awards are of interest but you’re short on time and resource – get in touch for a free consultation. An entry crafted by Awards Intelligence defines what makes you stand out from the crowd, and demonstrates accurately and persuasively exactly how you are best in class.
You have the services of your own dedicated consultant overseeing the entire process, and their expert help will elevate your entry above the usual marketing soundbites, branding jargon and unsubstantiated claims to deliver a compelling case to the judges.
For more information please email: enquiries@awardsintelligence.co.uk