Our Sponsors

Lloyds Bank

Lloyds Bank is proud to be headline sponsor the British Business Excellence Awards again in 2022, 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 recover.

Lloyds Bank

Lloyds Bank is proud to be headline sponsor the British Business Excellence Awards again in 2022, 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 recover.

City of London Corporation

Small and medium-sized enterprises are significant contributors to the wider UK economy and the City of London, driving growth and employment. In fact, SMEs make up over 98% of all businesses within the Square Mile. 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.

“The City of London Corporation aims to contribute to a flourishing society, shape outstanding environments and support a thriving economy, as set out in our Corporate Plan. I believe that a thriving SME ecosystem in the Square Mile is a crucial component of our aim to be a global hub for innovation and excellence in commerce. Therefore, being part of the British Business Excellence awards supports our passion for entrepreneurship and we are delighted to be a key partner.”
Business Engagement Manager, Alexandra Leader

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King's Business School - Exclusive Education Partner

King's Business School is the ninth and newest faculty at King's College London, opened in 2017. Our vision is to set a new direction for business education and research, developing bold ideas to tackle the world’s major challenges. We foster an entrepreneurial mindset in our students and are home to the Entrepreneurship Institute, which helps students, staff and alumni from across King’s to develop an entrepreneurial mindset of their own, supporting whatever career or future they had in mind.

We are delighted to partner with the British Business Excellence Awards to celebrate the achievements of the UK’s entrepreneurs and business community and to help create a space to exchange ideas, solve problems together and progress sustainably and collaboratively.

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Business in the Community

Reward, recognition and responsible business

Business in the Community (BITC) is delighted to be the Responsible Business Partner for the British Business Excellence Awards.

The power of the BITC network comes from our membership of more than 600 organisations working together to lead the movement to create a fairer and greener world in which we live and work.

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The Department for Business and Trade

In partnership with the Department for Business and Trade, we’re on the look-out for great ambassadors for British business abroad, those companies that have achieved the highest and most sustainable levels of international growth through exporting.

If your company has achieved a significant export victory for its product(s) or service(s), or built a long-term relationship with an international business partner to deliver substantial growth, it might just stand a chance at winning the Department for International Trade Exporter of the Year Award.

This award focuses on all aspects of exporting, with a particular focus on sustainable exporting models, innovative practices, and ethical approaches.

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Home Grown - Venue Partner

A private members club that provides entrepreneurial pioneers with unique resources to unlock the true value of their business potential. Home Grown, as part of the Home House Collection, offers a space for exclusive and unrivalled access to the brightest minds in London’s thriving business community.

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The Independent

The Independent will take an active role in the entire 2024 awards schedule and have a high-profile presence at all associated events along the way.

The Independent, the UK’s largest quality digital news brand, will play a crucial role in bringing the stories of entrants and finalists to a broader audience. This collaboration ensures that the achievements of the finalists and winners will gain significant exposure, highlighting their contributions to their industries and the broader economic landscape.

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Elite Business

Elite Business are passionate about championing new business. Providing fresh perspectives and representing disruptive solutions, they’re interested in the startups and SMEs that are spearheading Britain forward. From tech unicorns to entrepreneurs transforming healthcare with AI, they cover the movers and shakers making enterprising exciting.

Their online platform covers up-to-the-minute content and presents a unique angle on the things enterprises need to know, from maximising the potential of mobile to setting the world alight on social media. They also gather the best and brightest voices in the community to share their experience.

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