Our Awards
Apprentice of the Year
An apprentice is defined as a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period. Terms and Conditions The competition is open to all businesses based in Cambridgeshire or who pay their business rates...
FIND OUT MOREBest Enterprising Business*
Due to receiving a large number of entries, this category is now closed. If you would like advice on entering a different category please contact our Awards Team on 01908 542720. Winners in this category won’t be standing still and doing the same...
FIND OUT MOREBest New Business*

Due to receiving a large number of entries, this category is now closed. If you would like advice on entering a different category please contact our Awards Team on 01908 542720. You've come into business in the last 2 years (start date after the...
FIND OUT MOREBusiness Innovation*

Innovation in your business means doing something new, different, smarter or better that will make a positive difference. Innovation therefore ranges from implementing a time-saving office procedure to a brand new product. Terms and Conditions The...
FIND OUT MOREBusiness Person of the Year*

This award will go to a business person or entrepreneur who shows outstanding initiative, boldness and imagination in the enterprise, as well as sound management practices. Entrants to this award will be expected to demonstrate sustainable growth...
FIND OUT MOREBusiness Woman of the Year*

Due to receiving a large number of entries, this category is now closed. If you would like advice on entering a different category please contact our Awards Team on 01908 542720. This award will be presented to the best female owned business or...
FIND OUT MOREBusiness of the Year less than 50 Employees*

This award will go to the business that can show outstanding initiative, boldness and imagination in the enterprise, as well as sound management practices. Entrants to this award will be expected to demonstrate sustainable growth combined with a...
FIND OUT MOREBusiness of the Year more than 50 Employees*

This award will go to the business that can show outstanding initiative, boldness and imagination in the enterprise, as well as sound management practices. Entrants to this award will be expected to demonstrate sustainable growth combined with a...
FIND OUT MOREPositive Impact Award*
In an everchanging world, we come across challenges in business that push companies to innovate and adapt their business for the good of the wider community. Have you changed the products or services you are producing to benefit a crisis or are...
FIND OUT MORECommunity Business of the Year*

This category celebrates both Community Businesses and Not for Profit Organisations. What these businesses have in common is that their focus is on positively benefitting society. All profit from a community business is reinvested in the local area...
FIND OUT MOREEmployer of the Year*

Our criterion to win the award is simple – tell us how you as an employer look after your people so they take care of your business. Terms and Conditions The competition is open to all businesses based in Cambridgeshire or who pay their business...
FIND OUT MOREEntrepreneur of the Year
An entrepreneur is more than a business person. Entrepreneurs see opportunities, set up a business or businesses taking on calculated financial risks in the hope of eventually seeing a profit. Terms and Conditions The competition is open to all...
FIND OUT MOREHigh Growth Business of the Year*

High growth firms are referred to as ‘gazelles’ for the way they are racing ahead, contributing massively to employment growth. Our judges want to know about your achievements and plans for even more success. Terms and Conditions The competition...
FIND OUT MORENetworking Group of the Year

Business Networking has become a very important part of many businesses marketing and sales strategy. Some groups have been around many years, some have only recently started. It is important that whatever way you run your group, it must be...
FIND OUT MORENot for Profit Business of the Year
Not for profit is a type of organisation that does not earn profits for its owners. All of the money earned by or donated to a not for profit organisation is used in pursuing the organisation’s objectives. Typically not for profit organisations are...
FIND OUT MOREService Excellence*
Due to receiving a large number of entries, this category is now closed. If you would like advice on entering a different category please contact our Awards Team on 01908 542720. The winner of this category will give outstanding assistance and...
FIND OUT MOREThe Green Award*

Being “green” in business terms means reducing or removing the harmful impact that products and/or services have on the environment. Terms and Conditions The competition is open to all businesses based in Cambridgeshire or who pay their business...
FIND OUT MOREWebsite of the Year*
Irrespective of your size, your website says it all. It should look great, be really easy to navigate, showcase whatever it is you do but most importantly, it should engage the viewer and keep them on your site for as long as you need them. ...
FIND OUT MOREYoung Business Person of the Year*

For business people aged 30 or less (by 1st January 2020) who have demonstrated a high degree of entrepreneurship, creativity and vision for the future. The judges will be looking to identify an individual who has set up a business or has had a...
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