We envision a space where the spirit of entrepreneurs, small and micro businesses is captured, celebrated, and championed.
We are committed to embracing the incredible traits that define entrepreneurial rockstars – resilience, innovation, community impact, and unwavering dedication.
We envision a space where the spirit of entrepreneurs, small and micro businesses is captured, celebrated, and championed.
We are committed to embracing the incredible traits that define entrepreneurial rockstars – resilience, innovation, community impact, and unwavering dedication.
To passionately champion the remarkable traits and contributions of small and micro businesses, creating an environment where their enterprise is seen, celebrated, and supported.
To create an awards programme where small and micro enterprises feel they belong and are recognised, a fair and transparent judging process whereby businesses are judged based on criteria that embody that we believe a great small business to be.
To pioneer a space where every small and micro business or aspiring entrepreneur, regardless of age, gender, race, background, size, stage or industry, is empowered and inspired to dream big and achieve their goals and ambitions. A space where we champion those who wish to be innovative, and different or play along to a new tune.
Because Small Businesses Rock!
Proud to be the only dedicated awards programme specifically for these types of businesses. You might be wondering what constitutes an entrepreneur, micro or small business so here is some information. Did you know SME's make up 99% of the UK's business population? Our awards are for any person or business who falls into the sectors listed below.
From sole traders to solopreneurs, championing those who are running a business or enterprise as a self-employed individual, freelancers or contractors.
A micro business is a type of small business with some employees – typically 10 or less and turning over less than £2 million.
Small businesses have less than 50 employees and turnover less than £10 million.
Please see your area for specific timescales and more information, but to give you a simplified version of how we work is as follows.
You can receive a nomination for an award and you will be invited to enter, or you can nominate and enter your business right away. Entries cost £35/£50 and this is the only fee you have to pay for our awards.
Once entries close applications will be shortlisted to our finalists in multiple categories. After this, the business will undergo independent judging from our esteemed panel as well as gathering votes via the public vote. You will be sent more promotional materials to boost your business's finalist position.
Our winners are announced either at one of our live events or online. You do not have to attend the events to be in witch a chance of winning, but you will miss all the fun! It is a night of small business celebration and a good party to celebrate some incredible people. These are usually hosted regionally.
Some of our past winners of The Small Business Awards have obtained great press coverage as well as additional credibility and custom that winning an award can bring.
2025 National Overall Winner
2024 Peterborough Hair Small Business Winner
2025 National Retail Winners
2024 Norfolk New Small Business Winners