# Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards: Celebrating the best of British Business > The Lloyds British Business Awards is the UK’s largest and most prestigious British business awards programme\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.7, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Plan Your Evening](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/plan-your-evening) - [Register Interest 2027](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/register-interest-2027) - [Book of Excellence 2026](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/book-of-excellence-2026) - [BBEA Forest](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/bbea-forest) - [Attend The Awards Ceremony \- Choose your celebration](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/attend-the-awards-ceremony-2026) ## Posts - [Oxfordshire targets 20 unicorns and 30,000 innovation jobs by 2035](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/content/oxfordshire-targets-20-unicorns-and-30000-innovation-jobs-by-2035) - [Start Up Loans names 14 ambassadors as lending passes £1\.4bn](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/content/start-up-loans-names-14-ambassadors-as-lending-passes-1-4bn) - [Lloyds Celebrates Britain's Best Businesses at Exclusive BAFTA Finalists Reception](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/from-the-awards/lloyds-celebrates-britains-best-businesses-at-exclusive-bafta-finalists-reception) - [Autumn Budget 2026: Expert insight and resources from Blick Rothenberg](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/from-the-awards/autumn-budget-2026-expert-insight-and-resources-from-blick-rothenberg) - [Starting a business is more than a financial decision – it’s a psychological one](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/content/starting-a-business-is-more-than-a-financial-decision-its-a-psychological-one) ## FM Mail Verification - [Email Verification](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/fmemailverification/email-verification) ## FM Preview - [Preview](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/form-maker/preview) ## Banners - [Attend the 2026 Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards Ceremony](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/banner-gallery/video-banner-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy) - [Meet the 2026 Finalists](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/banner-gallery/video-banner-copy-copy-copy-copy) - [UK's largest Awards](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/banner-gallery/video-banner-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy) ## Awards - [The Department for Business, Innovation, Science \& Trade International Expansion Award 2026](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/category/the-department-for-business-innovation-science-trade-international-expansion-award-2026): The \Department for Business, Innovation, Science \& Trade International Expansion\ of the Year Award - [The Lloyds AI Game Changer Award 2026](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/category/the-lloyds-ai-award-2026): The \Lloyds AI Game Changer\ of the Year Award - [The Lloyds Leading SME Business of the Year Award 2026](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/category/the-lloyds-small-to-medium-sized-business-of-the-year-award-2026): The \Lloyds Leading SME Business\ of the Year Award - [The ITV Growth Accelerator Award 2026](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/category/the-itv-growth-accelerator-award-2026): The \ITV Growth Accelerator\ Award - [The Dext Small Business of the Year Award 2026](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/category/the-small-business-of-the-year-award-2026): The \Dext Small Business\ of the Year Award ## Sponsors - [The Department for Business, Innovation, Science \& Trade](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/our-sponsors/the-department-for-business-and-trade): In partnership with the Department for Business, Innovation, Science \& Trade, we’re on the look\-out for great ambassadors for British businesses that have achieved the highest and most sustainable levels of international growth through exporting products, services and solutions\. - [Lloyds](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/our-sponsors/lloyds): Lloyds is proud to be headline sponsor of the British Business Excellence Awards again in 2026, which will showcase the very best of our nation’s resilience, innovation, entrepreneurship and determination\. Business never stands still and the need to adapt has never been more important\. By supporting these awards we want to recognise the efforts by businesses in helping Britain thrive\. - [City of London Corporation](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/our-sponsors/the-city-of-london-corporation): The City of London Corporation is committed to encouraging and supporting enterprise and small business growth within the Square Mile, its neighbouring boroughs and throughout the UK through their services Small Business Research \+ Enterprise Centre, Heart of The City, Samuel Wilson’s Loans Trust to mention a few\. - [Dext](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/our-sponsors/dext): Dext is a global leader in AI\-powered bookkeeping automation, helping finance professionals and businesses work smarter, faster, and with greater confidence\. They are proud to sponsor the Innovation Award and Small Business of the Year Award at the 2026 Lloyds British Business Awards\. - [Cazenove Capital](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/our-sponsors/cazenove-capital): Cazenove Capital is a leading provider of wealth management services to ultra\- high\-net\-worth individuals, family offices, and trusts\. They are sponsoring the Female Founder of the Year and the Entrepreneur of the Year categories\. ## Media Partners - [ITV](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/media_partner/itv): TV is the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster, reaching millions of viewers each week across television and digital platforms\. Home to some of the nation’s most\-watched programmes, ITV offers brands unmatched reach, trust and impact at scale via their free, advertiser\-funded streaming service, ITVX, and their free\-to\-air linear TV channels\. ## Judges - [Julia Blackman](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/judges/julia-blackman) - [Miles Nolan](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/judges/miles-nolan-6) - [Steve Lynch](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/judges/steve-lynch) - [David Higgins](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/judges/david-higgins-5) - [Jason Spencer](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/judges/jason-spencer) ## Advisory Boards - [Miles Nolan](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/advisory_board/miles-nolan) ## FAQ's - [What is the cost?](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/faq_s/what-is-the-cost) - [When do entries close?](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/faq_s/when-do-entries-close) - [When will the shortlist/finalist be announced?](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/faq_s/when-will-the-shortlist-finalist-be-announced) - [How do I enter?](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/faq_s/how-do-i-enter) - [Can I get a ticket even if I am not shortlisted?](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/faq_s/can-i-get-a-ticket-even-if-i-am-not-shortlisted) ## Webinars - [Entrepreneurship Focus \- The Plight of the Female Founder](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/webinars-round-tables/entrepreneur-focus) - [Discover the secrets to writing an winning awards entry…for FREE\!](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/webinars-round-tables/discover-the-secrets-of-winning-awardsfor-free) - [How to win a Lloyds British Business Excellence Award](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/webinars-round-tables/how-to-win-a-lloyds-bank-british-business-excellence-award) - [King's Business School SDG Workshops](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/webinars-round-tables/kings-sdg-workshops) - [What is the future for ESG in the UK business landscape?](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/webinars-round-tables/future-for-esg) ## Finalists - [Five Rivers](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/finalists/five-rivers-purpose-beyond-profit-finalist) - [Somerce](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/finalists/somerce) - [emc3 Collective](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/finalists/emc3) - [The Empathy Business](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/finalists/the-empathy-business-inclusion-finalist) - [Belu Water](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/finalists/belu-water-sustainable-impact-finalist) ## Testimonials - [Jamie White \- Head of Business Development, WRS \(2024 Highly Commended \& 2025 Business Enabler Winner\)](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/testimonials/dale-howarth-director-wrs-systems-bbea-2024-finalist-and-high-commendation) - [Natasha Frangos, Managing Partner, HaysMac](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/testimonials/natasha-frangos-managing-partner-haysmac) - [Matt Greg, Founder, NOSY Creative Agency](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/testimonials/matt-greg-founder-nosy-creative-agency) - [Rebecca Pearson, Creative Services Director, DBSJ](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/testimonials/rebecca-pearson-creative-services-director-dbsj) - [Stephanie Spratt, Managing Director, Olive Dining](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/testimonials/stephanie-spratt-managing-director-olive-dining) ## Timelines - [November](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/timeline/nov) - [June](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/timeline/jun) - [December](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/timeline/dec) - [April](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/timeline/apr) - [September](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/timeline/sep) ## BBEA in the News - [ITV dangles £500,000 TV advertising prize for Britain’s fastest\-growing smaller firms](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/?bbea_in_the_news=itv-dangles-500000-tv-advertising-prize-for-britains-fastest-growing-smaller-firms) - [Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards and ITV partner for £500,000 TV advertising prize](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/?bbea_in_the_news=14028) - [What does going into administration mean?](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/?bbea_in_the_news=what-does-going-into-administration-mean) - [Two\-thirds of workers believe female leaders are better than their male counterparts](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/?bbea_in_the_news=two-thirds-of-workers-believe-female-leaders-are-better-than-their-male-counterparts-5) - [Two\-thirds of workers believe female leaders are better than their male counterparts](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/?bbea_in_the_news=two-thirds-of-workers-believe-female-leaders-are-better-than-their-male-counterparts-4) ## Press Logos - [Business Matters @ 40](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/press_logos/business-matters-40) - [Huff Post](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/press_logos/huff-post) - [Cosmopolitan](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/press_logos/cosmopolitan) - [Stylist](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/press_logos/stylist) - [Mail\+](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/press_logos/mail) ## Podcasts - [Natalie Calvert](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/podcast/natalie-calvert) - [Amanda Dorel](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/podcast/amanda-dorel) - [NATASHA FRANGOS](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/podcast/natasha-frangos) - [Ernesto Suarez](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/podcast/ernesto-suarez) - [STEPHANIE SPRATT](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/podcast/stephanie-spratt) ## Categories - [From The Awards](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/news/category/from-the-awards) - [Content](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/news/category/content) ## Shortlist Categories - [13889](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/shortlist_categories/13889) - [13893](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/shortlist_categories/13893) - [13892](https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/shortlist_categories/13892) - 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