The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards is today announcing that Dext, a leading provider of AI-powered bookkeeping automation, is returning as a sponsor for 2026. This year, Dext will sponsor two of the awards’ most prestigious categories: The Innovation Award and The Small Business of the Year Award.

The Innovation Award recognises businesses that are pushing boundaries, embracing new technologies and finding bold new ways to solve real-world problems.

The Small Business of the Year Award celebrates the tenacious, ambitious small businesses that are the backbone of the British economy, companies that demonstrate exceptional growth, resilience and vision.

Dext helps businesses and their advisors work smarter, faster and with greater confidence, making it uniquely positioned to champion these categories. Its AI-powered platform is trusted by more than 700,000 businesses and 12,000 accounting and bookkeeping firms worldwide, reducing financial data processing time by over 90% and freeing teams to focus on higher-value work.

At a time of continued economic pressure, Dext remains committed to equipping small businesses and their advisors with the innovative tools to adapt, compete and thrive.

Sabby Gill, CEO of Dext, says, “Innovation and small business success are at the heart of everything we do at Dext. Every day, we see businesses navigating complexity and finding new ways to move forward. When they have the right technology behind them, their potential is limitless. We’re proud to support these awards and to champion the businesses shaping the future of the UK economy.”

Sarah Austin, Managing Director and Founder, Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards, continues, “Dext truly embodies the spirit of what these awards are all about. They understand the challenges facing small businesses and their advisors, and they’re delivering technology that makes a real difference.  Their continued support, and their sponsorship of two flagship categories, reflects a genuine commitment to British enterprise. We’re delighted to have them back for 2026.” 

The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading platforms for celebrating excellence in business. The addition of Dext as sponsor of the Innovation Award and the Small Business of the Year Award further strengthens the 2026 programme, ensuring that the businesses driving change and powering the UK economy receive the national recognition they deserve at a time when innovation, ambition and resilience have never been more important.

Entries for both the Dext Innovation Award and Dext Small Business of the Year Award are now open via The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards website.