The Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce (HCC) is thrilled to announce the launch of the first ever Hillingdon Business Awards. This landmark event is set to celebrate and recognise the exceptional talent and contributions of the businesses that make Hillingdon a thriving economic hub.
As one of the largest London Boroughs, Hillingdon boasts of a diverse and vibrant business community. From innovative startups to well-established enterprises, the Borough is home to a wide array of businesses that play a crucial role in its economic growth.
The Hillingdon Business Awards aims to recognise these businesses for their outstanding achievements, innovation and commitment to excellence.
The awards ceremony will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, key stakeholders and community members to collectively celebrate the success stories that define Hillingdon’s business landscape. Categories for the awards will encompass a range of sectors, ensuring that businesses of all types and sizes have the opportunity to be recognised.
Award Categories
SME Sector Excellence Awards
The winner of SME sector excellence awards could range from a sole trader through to a SME services firm, in their sector or category, based or operating in the London Borough of Hillingdon. For these categories, judges are looking for an approach that highlights a successful strategy, financial performance, customer delight and innovative approaches.
Business Service Company of the Year
Open to SME services firm in any business services discipline.
Hospitality & Leisure Business of the Year
Open to businesses operating in hotels, meeting venues, conference centers, restaurants, cafes sectors.
Creative / Media Business of the year
Open to an agency, designer or production company based in the borough.
Education & Training Provider of the year
Open to public, private, social enterprise or charity that are making a positive impact on through their high-quality provision.
Charity / Social enterprise of year
Open to charities / social organisations making a significant difference in the lives of others and contributing positively to society.
Technology company of the year
This award recognises a company that demonstrates exceptional innovation, technological prowess, and market impact within the tech industry.
Excellence in Sustainability and Innovation Awards
Green SME of the Year
Winner of this category will demonstrate an innovative technological process, project or service that increases performance, productivity and efficiency by minimizing negative effects on the environment.
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion SME of the Year
Open to organisations that champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplace, fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
Innovation SME of the Year
This award celebrates the innovative spirit of the businesses. Open to businesses that showcase innovation and creativity in solving problems or approaching new issues in the sector.
Corporate Leadership Excellence Awards
The winner of SME sector excellence awards could range from a sole trader through to a SME services firm, in their sector or category, based or operating in the London Borough of Hillingdon. For these categories, judges are looking for an approach that highlights a successful strategy, financial performance, customer delight and innovative approaches.
Environmental Excellence Corporate of the Year
The Corporate Leadership excellence awards are open to corporates employing more than 100 people. They would have demonstrated leadership in their in their sector or category, based or operating in the London Borough of Hillingdon.
Socially Responsible Corporate of the Year
Open to corporates leading the way nationally and internationally in environmental performance and are likely to be developing or using pioneering Cleantech, rapidly decarbonising and/or incorporating the principles of the Circular Economy into their business model.
Next Generation Awards
The Next Generation awards celebrate the success of young entrepreneurs based in the LB of Hillingdon. The category is open to young people who live or go to school in the LB of Hillingdon.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
(Age 16 - 24)
The Next Generation awards celebrate the success of young entrepreneurs based in the LB of Hillingdon. The category is open to young people who live or go to school in the LB of Hillingdon.
Individual Leadership Award
The Next Generation awards celebrate the success of young entrepreneurs based in the LB of Hillingdon. The category is open to young people who live or go to school in the LB of Hillingdon.
Hillingdon Business Leader of the Year
The leader that has gone the extra mile in the past year in their contribution to the local community. Leaders (or their representatives) can nominate themselves for consideration but would usually include references for their Senior Leadership team, peers and team members.