In this article, we give you our complete guide to a list of business awards to consider entering in 2024/25 and how Awards Intelligence can support in finding the right one for your business.
Why enter business awards?
There are many benefits to receiving a high-calibre business award (or ‘flagship’ award), from boosting company morale and improving trust and credibility to securing investment and attracting new clients.
Read on for our recommendations of the most prestigious awards to enter in 2024/25 – the ones that will give you the best return on your investment – and why each one might be the right fit for you.
King’s Award for Enterprise
The King’s Award for Enterprise is the most prestigious flagship award in the UK, dedicated to celebrating outstanding achievement in UK business.
Winners’ benefits
With the King’s Award for Enterprise being the crown jewel of business awards, winners will experience benefits including worldwide recognition, improved press coverage, an uplift in staff engagement and an increase in market value.
The best in business are recognised by this exceptional award and are invited to a Royal reception, to be awarded by one of the King’s representatives.
Closing date
The window to apply for the 2025 King’s Award for Enterprise has now unfortunately closed. The silver lining is that you’ve got plenty of time to get in your application for 2026! Maximise your chances of being recognised for your achievements with Awards Intelligence.
Princess Royal Award
The Princess Royal Training Awards rewards businesses that see value in education and development for their employees, nurturing their professional growth and success.
Winners’ benefits
Training is not to be overlooked as a key component of business success. This investment will enable you to recruit higher-quality staff, keep proficiently skilled employees and set your organisation up for long-term prosperity.
The award itself benefits businesses with a high-profile stage for their accomplishments, as well as encouraging an emphasis on future growth and development.
Closing date
The recipients of this year’s awards have recently been announced, however, applications open in December 2024 for the 2025 Princess Royal Training Awards. Find out how you can increase your chances of winning with Awards Intelligence.
Best Business Awards
Internationally renowned, the Best Business Awards recognise the best of the best, rewarding the highest calibre of business excellence. The Best Business Awards celebrate winners quarterly, enabling many worthy businesses to be recognised for their accomplishments.
Winners’ benefits
Alongside the accessibility of quarterly rounds, the Best Business Awards are affordable to enter, and instead of an expensive awards ceremony, winners are offered a range of assets (winner’s package) to make the most of their success.
Closing date
The entries are still open for this quarter! Get your application in before the deadline of the 31st of October 2024 to be in with a chance of winning. Celebrate your achievements with Best Business Awards.
UK Business Awards
The UK Business Awards honour businesses that demonstrate innovation, resilience and success, awarding those who have kept up with the ever-evolving business landscape and have continued to thrive. The precedent is to stimulate and encourage further growth, supporting the future of your business.
Winners’ benefits
● One of the fairest and most transparent awards
● Unique conference-style and peer-to-peer learning opportunities
● Judges’ detailed feedback for all finalists
● Webinars from experts for guidance and supportive advice
Entering for 2025
The deadline for 2024 has unfortunately now passed. However, there is plenty of time to submit your application for next year! Boost your chances of winning with Awards Intelligence.
Top 100 Influential People
The voices of passionate and driven people deserve to be heard.
The Top 100 Influential People Awards fulfils the need for there to be a platform that spotlights influential individuals in the UK across a range of fields, including DEI, human rights, education, business and technology.
These awards allow those who are truly changing the world and are actively having a positive impact on society and their communities to stand out for their achievements, bringing much-needed recognition to their hard work.
An extension of Awards Intelligence
This award runs in association with the work we pride ourselves on here at Awards Intelligence. For more than 15 years, we have been celebrating both personal and professional achievements.
Winners’ benefits
The winners’ benefits include, but are not limited to:
● An enhanced reputation
● Gaining prestige and recognition for achievements
● Boost in business growth
● Uplift existing client trust and loyalty
● Improve industry visibility
Closing date
The closing date is the 31st of October 2024. Don’t hesitate to nominate a friend, family member, business associate or community contact for this prestigious award.
Great British Entrepreneur Awards
For over a decade, the Great British Entrepreneur Awards have been rewarding businesses that have proven themselves to be both innovative and profitable, having made large contributions to the UK economy.
Colloquially known as “The Grammys of Entrepreneurship”, the businesses on this year’s shortlist have generated almost £2.9 billion. This award recognises the entrepreneurial excellence driving the future of business in the UK.
Winners’ benefits
The biggest prize that one can receive from this award is the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and professionals who will enable you to nurture and maximise your potential.
Additionally, the award provides a platform to publicly promote your business to a wider audience.
Entering for 2025
Entries for the Great British Entrepreneurship Awards are closed for 2024, with their celebratory ceremony taking place on the 18th of November.
However, you can begin preparing for their 2025 awards with the support of Awards Intelligence to be in with the best chance of being recognised on a national level for your entrepreneurship.
That’s not all
The list above isn’t exhaustive by any means. There are in fact hundreds of awards that Awards Intelligence can support you in winning.
Apply with Awards Intelligence
We are the industry-leading experts in supporting businesses to achieve their dreams and win the awards that will set them apart from the competition. Awards Intelligence can save you time, effort and stress that it might take for your business to apply for these awards. We craft compelling entries that will maximise your chances of winning.
We tailor this process completely to your business, finding the right award for your business goals; in order to showcase your talents and impact in the best way possible.
Get in touch with us today to find out more about how we can support you.