Surrey SMEs are invited to enter the SME Surrey Business Awards 2026, with 20 categories recognising business achievement, innovation, leadership, growth and community impact.
Could Your Business Be a Winner?
Entries are now open for the SME Surrey Business Awards 2026, giving businesses across the county an opportunity to gain recognition for their achievements, innovation, growth and contribution to the Surrey economy.
The SME Surrey Business Awards are designed to celebrate hardworking, ambitious and enterprising businesses across Surrey while helping raise their profile with customers, peers and the wider business community.
Businesses can enter up to three award categories, with entries judged by a panel of business professionals and industry experts.
Who Can Enter?
The awards are open to businesses that are based in Surrey or conduct a significant amount of their business within the county.
Entrants must have fewer than 250 employees at the time of entering or be self-employed.
20 Award Categories
The 2026 programme includes 20 categories covering a wide range of businesses, sectors and achievements.
- Apprentice Employer of the Year
- Apprentice of the Year
- Best Enterprising Business
- Best Established Business
- Best New Business
- Business Innovation
- Business of the Year Less Than 50 Employees
- Business of the Year More Than 50 Employees
- Business Person of the Year
- Business Woman of the Year
- Community Business of the Year
- Corporate Social Responsibility Award
- Employer of the Year
- Family Business of the Year
- Health & Wellness Business of the Year
- High Growth Business of the Year
- Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year
- Positive Impact Award
- Service Excellence
- Sustainability Award
- Website of the Year
- Young Business Person of the Year
Note: The awards website lists 20 categories overall, while the category page currently displays a broad range of category options. Businesses should check the official awards website for the latest category availability and eligibility requirements before entering.
Why Enter?
Business awards can provide valuable external recognition and help strengthen a company’s profile, credibility and reputation.
Potential benefits include:
- Recognition for business achievement and growth
- Additional marketing and PR opportunities
- Greater visibility with customers and business partners
- Recognition for employees and teams
- Networking with other successful Surrey businesses
- An opportunity to celebrate business milestones and achievements
Important Entry Information
Entry deadline: Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 3pm
Entry fee: £21.50 + VAT per entry
Maximum entries: Up to three award categories, plus one public vote category where applicable
All entries and supporting documents must be submitted online through the official awards platform.
Enter the SME Surrey Business Awards 2026
Grand Final 2026
Finalists will have the opportunity to attend the SME Surrey Business Awards Grand Final:
Date: Thursday 12 November 2026
Time: 6:30pm – approximately 10:30pm
Venue: The Harbour Hotel, Guildford
Dress Code: Black Tie / Dress to Impress
The evening will bring together leading businesses from across Surrey for a celebration of achievement, entrepreneurship and success.
Find Out More About the Awards Final
Ready to Enter?
If your business has achieved something worth celebrating over the past year, this could be an opportunity to share your story and gain wider recognition across Surrey.