2024 Entries Open

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: FRIDAY, MAY 24

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on July 12, 2024

SME of the Year

Our judges are on the lookout for exemplary small to medium-sized businesses that have demonstrated consistent growth and robust financial performance. Showcase how your company has overcome challenges, adapted to market changes, and maintained a commitment to excellence.

International Business Achiever of the Year

We're looking for companies that have expanded their reach beyond Great Britain, successfully exporting goods or services to international markets. Showcase your role as an exporting ambassador and highlight your growth in the global arena.

Business Innovation/Innovator of the Year

Calling all pioneers and problem-solvers! We want to celebrate individuals and businesses that have developed groundbreaking solutions, products, or services for their customers. If you've pushed the boundaries of innovation, we want to hear from you.

Charitable Business of the Year

Championing businesses and registered charities that make a difference. If you've demonstrated outstanding fundraising for service users or engaged in notable charitable/CSR activities, we want to recognise your impact. Share your inspiring journey with us.

Rising Star of the Year

Are you an individual who has made exceptional strides in your career, showing immense potential for future success? We're on the lookout for those who are poised to become industry leaders and spark change in their organisations or fields.

Environmental/Sustainable Business of the Year

Saluting businesses that prioritise the planet. If you're tackling environmental challenges within your operations, or employing sustainable methods in your products or services, we want to celebrate your eco-friendly achievements.

Emerging Business of the Year

This category aims to honour and recognise outstanding businesses established since September 2022, spotlighting those that have shown remarkable innovation, resilience, and a notable impact within their industries. We are in search of companies that have distinguished themselves through their accomplishments and contributions over a relatively brief timeframe.

Business Leader of the Year

Recognising visionary chief and senior executives who lead with passion and drive innovation. If you're sparking new ideas and generating positive change within your industry and beyond, we want to honour your leadership.

Business of the Year

We're looking for businesses that have truly established themselves as a force within the Lincolnshire community. If your company is constantly pushing boundaries while putting staff and customers first, let's celebrate your success together.

Tech Business of the Year

Highlighting individuals and businesses creating waves in technology, from software to products. If you've brought groundbreaking tech products or services to market, we want to recognise your achievements.

Family Business of the Year

Celebrating family-run or owned businesses that build on their history and heritage. Share your legacy of invaluable knowledge passed down through generations, and let us acknowledge your contribution to the economy.

Don’t hesitate!

Here are six good reasons to enter the awards

  • Getting an external endorsement for your business by winning a business award or being shortlisted can be invaluable. A win can give potential customers a sign that your business is award winning and therefore trustworthy. It’s a great way of differentiating your company from competitors and will send out positive signals to customers. Of course, you can also porudly display your award status as a badge on your emails and website.

  • Entering the Enterprise awards is a great way to think critically about your business as you write your application. You will answer questions about your strategy going forward, so this is a great time to think clearly about where you are headed. Even as a new business, this is a worthwhile exercise.

  • Having someone else telling you they believe in what you’re doing is always going to help, but winning an award can help boost your team’s confidence. Knowing that a business expert has taken a look at your product or service and sees the value in it, or believes it worthy of an award is enough to give you a real boost to succeed.

  • Simply being shortlisted for an award can help to improve brand awareness and help to promote your business to new customers. It’s a perfect opportunity to create some great social media content across all your platforms and in different formats.

  • The Enterprise awards are judged by local business owners and experts, so being shortlisted gives you an opportunity to network with them, ask their advice and get your business ideas in front of them. At the awards ceremony, you’ll also be able to network with other winners and build relationships for the future.

  • Someone has to win and there’s no reason at all that it shouldn’t be you! But even if it isn’t, simply entering or being shortlisted can reap great rewards.