Entries close at 5pm on 31 December 2026. Finalists are announced on 1 February 2027 and the grand final is in London on 23 March 2027.
Entry fees
| Per entry | |
|---|---|
| Early bird (until [CONFIRM: F-02]) | £199 + VAT |
| Standard | £249 + VAT |
| Late (from [CONFIRM: F-02]) | £299 + VAT |
Entering more than one category? Every entry from the same company is 25% off.
Your fee includes the judging of your entry, written feedback, and – if you are shortlisted – your 45-minute presentation to the judges and one seat at the grand final.
How entering works
- Create an account (or sign in). It takes a minute and lets you save and return.
- Complete the three sections: about you, your entry, your financials.
- Review and submit. You can edit a submitted entry until entries close.
What you will need
- Your company details and registration number
- Your category (you can enter more than one)
- Answers to the category questions — most are 200–400 words
- Headline financials for the past three years, or since you started trading
- Any supporting evidence: results, testimonials, press
The 2026 awards
Enter the awards
Entries are open. Your entry is saved as you go, so you can come back to it at any time before the deadline. Once submitted, you can still edit it until entries close.
- Create an account (or sign in) — it takes a minute and lets you save and return.
- Complete the three parts: about you, your entry, your financials.
- Review and submit.
Questions?
Read the [entry FAQ], check the [entry terms and conditions], or email awards@cbmeg.co.uk. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm.
Get the key dates
[Mailchimp form [CONFIRM: F-11]]