Spring is here, and April is typically one of our busiest months in the awards calendar.
As the new financial year gets underway with fresh budgets, new goals, and a real sense of optimism for what the upcoming 12 months has in store, now is the time to take action as many of the major awards programmes are now open for entries.
To provide some inspiration, we’ve handpicked a selection of awards that are currently accepting entries – take a look below:
AWARDS OPEN NOW
International Business Awards
Launched in 2002 to recognise the achievements of organisations and individuals from across the globe, the ‘Stevie® Awards’ are the world’s premier business awards.
The International Business Awards are open to all organisations worldwide, and include categories to honour accomplishments in all aspects of work life, including Social Media, Management, Marketing, Customer Service, and Sustainability.
Entry Deadline: Wednesday 7 May 2025
Growing Business Awards
Now in its 28th year, the Growing Business Awards bring together the nation’s most outstanding entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses to showcase the best of UK business innovation, resilience, and growth.
There are 31 categories, including Fintech Business of the Year, Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year, and Market Disruptor of the Year – as well as a range of growth categories specifically for different-sized businesses.
Entry Deadline: Friday 30 May 2025
UK Employee Experience Awards
For more than a decade, the UK Employee Experience Awards have celebrated and recognised businesses that are going above and beyond to deliver outstanding employee experience initiatives.
A total of 21 categories are available for entries, including Best Learning & Development, Best Employee Engagement, and Best Diversity & Inclusion.
Entry Deadline: Friday 6 June 2025
Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards
The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards is the UK’s largest and most prestigious awards programme that celebrates the very best achievements in British business – across all industries.
The awards champion sustainability, diversity and equality, offering 20 different categories such as Entrepreneur of the Year, Technology Business of the Year, and the Purpose Before Profit Award.
Entry Deadline: Friday 13 June 2025
National Business Women's Awards
The National Business Women’s Award are an exciting opportunity to showcase, celebrate and raise the profile of industrious, hardworking, and enterprising businesswomen.
Up to three of the 23 different categories can be entered by the same person – these include Corporate Leader of the Year, Young Business Woman of the Year and Employer of the Year.
Entry Deadline: Thursday 26 June 2025
Help with your Award Entries
Here at August Recognition, we are committed to helping you WIN.
It’s our passion to see businesses, individuals, and teams get recognised for their success, and we believe awards are the number one way to grow your business.
Get ready to raise your profile and take your business to the next level through the unique power of awards.
So if you’re ready to start winning, book a call and have a chat with our expert team about what you need and how we can help you on your award-winning journey.
