2026

Rising Above: Join the UK's Largest Business Awards Programme

The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards is the UK’s largest and most prestigious business awards programme that celebrates the cream of the crop across all industries, championing sustainability, diversity, equality and those that have transcended expectations and limitations throughout the year.

Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice - not chance - determines your destiny. The calibre of entries each year of the awards are always overwhelming not only in volume, but in their sheer quality. The spectacular level of submissions come from a wide spectrum of dynamic industries, but with a real trend across the energy, recruitment, wellbeing, food & drink, and tech sectors, highlighting just how much the UK business landscape is thriving - despite the rhetoric of a nation on its knees. We want to hear from you. 

As the UK's unrivalled celebration of business brilliance, resilience and innovation, the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards takes centre stage, and this year is no exception. You've made us stand up and take notice, and we can't wait to celebrate your remarkable achievements. 

“Businesses are the engine of our economy and the heart of our communities. We’re committed to supporting businesses right across the UK, backing their ambition and providing the confidence and finance they need to invest, scale and grow. We are proud to sponsor these awards, the UK’s largest and most prestigious celebration of business. They bring together start‑ups, scale‑ups and established firms from every corner of the UK to recognise sustainability, innovation, inclusivity and opportunity. Celebrating these success stories matters, because talent and ambition are what drive growth and shape a stronger future for our economy.”

Amanda Murphy, CEO, Business & Commercial Banking, Lloyds Banking Group

“The BBEA is the great renaissance of Great British business”

Jeremy Hunt, the then Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking at the 2023 Awards

2025 Highlights

Judges

Meet our Judges

James Averdieck
Founder
Gü and The Coconut Collaborative

Cecil Adjalo
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Foundervine

Scott English
Brand Director
Elite Business

Rebekah Taitt
Regional Development Director - Midlands
Lloyds Bank

Saira Demmer
CEO
SF Recruit

Lizzie Carter
Founder
Only Curls

Francesca Pittaway
Commercial Director
Not On The High Street

Carmina Lees
Managing Director
Accenture

Guy Bradshaw
Consulting Director
Amplifi Group

Allyson Stewart-Allen
CEO
International Marketing Partners

Amanda Dorel
Regional Director, South West Region, SME & MC Banking Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank

Amanda Thompson
CEO & Founder
Thomson & Scott Noughty



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“The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards are the gold standard in business awards. We were really honoured to have won best New Business in 2022. The stringent entry requirements, the pitch process and the quality of the judging panel meant that the win was all the more meaningful to us. Up against over 10 other finalists we were delighted to have come out on top and the judges feedback was extremely powerful. The team at the BBEA have ensured to keep in close contact with us and recently hosted a winners Luncheon where we got to network with other businesses some of whom we plan to work with. Winning this award has given our business both national and international renown”

Samantha Faiers, Co-Founder, Revive Collagen

The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2025

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    What separates high-performing teams from the rest, and why does great customer experience start with great leadership?

    In this episode of Beyond the Trophy, Sarah Austin sits down with Natalie Calvert, Founder of Huddle CX, customer experience expert and long-standing judge of The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards.

    Drawing on decades of experience helping businesses transform their customer service operations, Natalie shares her insights into employee engagement, customer loyalty and the small changes that can make a big difference to business performance.

    From the power of a simple 15-minute team huddle to what she looks for in an award-winning business, Natalie offers practical advice for leaders looking to build stronger teams, better customer relationships and lasting success.

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