Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome initiatives from any organisation. From SMEs to large corporations, from B2B firms to B2Cs, private companies to public - no matter the size and scope of your organisation, if your company is innovating in business, then these awards are for you!

Having selected the category or categories that you would like to enter, complete the steps on the Enter Now page. Judges will score your entry, and winners will be revealed at the LIVE Online final on July 8th .

Be an Early Bird and enter before May 7th to take advantage of a reduced price for start-ups, SMEs, and larger companies. Visit our Enter Now page for details. A standard entry fee will be applied after the Early Bird deadline.

Finalists must book tickets in order to attend the LIVE Online UK Business Awards final. Details of booking prices, including our exclusive Early Bird discount offer, are available on our Book Now page.

Micro businesses can enter two cateories for free before the super early bird date.

But generally you can enter as many as you wish. If your entry is relevant to more than one category, you can also submit it to multiple categories, or you may have separate initiatives you wish to enter. Remember the more categories you enter, the more chance you have of winning!

Visit our Help & Support page for exclusive free downloads and steps to guide you on your awards journey.

Download the Scoring of Entries document on our Help & Support page for a full list of scoring criteria.

Your entry form must be submitted through our online portal by May 21st. Once you enter, you will gain access to the online form after receiving login details via email. Upon receiving your login details, you can begin work on your entry form. Don’t forget to hit save after completing each section, and only click ‘submit’ when your entry is fully complete.

Each category is assessed by independent judges who have completed a rigorous application process. These business professionals will also provide you with a benchmark report providing feedback. You can download a sample benchmark report from our Help & Support page.

To view the 2021 judging panel, visit Meet the Judges.

Finalists for the 2021 UK Business Awards will be announced on June 4th.

Absolutely! Those shortlisted will receive a finalist logo for use on your organisation’s website and social media platforms. Finalists will also receive a special Booster Pack to help you promote your achievement and spread the word online.

The ceremony, in which category winners and the 2021 Overall Winner will be revealed, is on July 8th.

After winners are announced live at the ceremony, we will share details on our social media platforms and announce winners in an email campaign.

Details of winners and successful initiatives will also be featured in Customer Experience Magazine.

A survey sent out after the awards will also allow you to give us your vital feedback on your experience.

Yes, all finalists will be issued with a certificate outlining their achievement in being shortlisted for the UK Business Awards.