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Categories & Entry Forms

Large Business of the Year

This award recognises a business that has demonstrated outstanding achievements in all aspects of their organisation. The business will illustrate strong growth, innovation and leadership as well as a clear vision.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in Surrey and a turnover over £5million.

SME Business of the Year

This award recognises a business that has demonstrated outstanding achievements in all aspects of their organisation. The business will illustrate strong growth, innovation and leadership as well as a clear vision.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in Surrey and a turnover under £5million.

Innovation of the Year

This award recognises a business that has made significant strides in their field, be it developing a new product or by introducing a new process or system to an existing business.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in Surrey.

ESG Champion Award

This award is open to any business that is proactively taking steps to enhance their ESG products and credentials. The business will demonstrate how they have successfully enacted ESG policies and evolved their overall strategy to support the green economy and tackle environmental/climate risks.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in Surrey.

Business Growth Award

This award recognises a business which, through outstanding vision and leadership, has achieved significant and sustained growth over a three-year period.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in Surrey and growth over  three-year period (January 2022 and January 2025)

Company of the Year

The winner of this award will be selected from the finalists in all the other categories. This winner will be chosen by the sponsor and recognises a business they feel stands out as an inspiration to other businesses

Eligibility - this is a closed category.

International Business of the Year

This award is open to any business based in, or conducting the majority of its overseas business from, an operational base in Surrey. The company should demonstrate healthy import/export activity and good trading relationship with any country outside of the UK.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in Surrey.

Businessperson of the Year

This award recognises an exceptional individual, either a successful entrepreneur or senior manager, who has made a significant impact on their business and can demonstrate outstanding achievement whilst inspiring others around them.

Eligibility - entry is open to an individual, at a senior level, working for a business based in Surrey.

Employer of the Year

This award recognises a business that has created a healthy and supportive work environment with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of its employees.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in Surrey.

Future Talent of the Year

This award recognises the achievements of a young professional aged between 16-30 who has achieved a level of business success that defies their age. Their story will demonstrate tenacity, determination and will be known by peers/mentors as 'one to watch'.

Eligibility - this category is open to any individual aged 30 or under before April 1st 2025 and working for a business based in Surrey. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.

Community Hero Award

This award recognises a business whose contribution to society makes a substantial difference to the lives of others.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in Surrey.

Chamber Member of the Year

This award recognises a Surrey Chambers of Commerce member who has been actively engaged with the local business community - a member who demonstrates a dedicated commitment to their team, delivering outstanding service and a strong plan for sustainable performance.

The winner will be selected by the Surrey Chambers of Commerce.

Eligibility - this is a closed category

Professional Services Award

This award recognises excellence in the regulated sector management under-pinned by a strong financial performance and adherence to a professional code of conduct. This category covers a wide range of professional services including legal, financial, recruitment and consultancies.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in Surrey.

Best Customer Service Award

This award recognises a business that exceeds customer expectations in all areas of the business by providing the very highest level of customer service.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in Surrey.

Best New Business Award

This award recognises a business with entrepreneurial aptitude, vision, ambition, drive and commercial acumen to build a successful enterprise from start-up.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in Surrey. The business must have started to trade no earlier than April 2022 and no later than September 2024.