ONLINE Chamber Business Awards Guide 2026

KEY INFORMATION Your entry must be submitted by noon on 31 March 2026.

Please ensure you check the spelling of your entry and your company name. If you are a winner, this is how your business name will be displayed on the award. When you make any amendments to any part of your entry on Awards Force (our awards platform), please ensure you click the ‘save’ button before leaving that page. You can review your entries in Awards Force by scrolling down under ‘my entries’.

BENEFITS OF ENTERING

Free marketing – being shortlisted improves brand awareness, maximises your visibility and promotes your business. You will receive an image/logo to promote you are shortlisted or a winner – you can use this on marketing materials, emails and socials. Celebrating hard work and success creates great PR opportunities. Boost morale – winning an award feels great. Employees will feel proud of being part of the business. It may also support recruitment. Stand out from your competition. Increase your credibility – a win is a sign of quality for potential customers. Winning a Chamber award has the benefit of your business being potentially recognised nationally. National category winners are automatically entered into the British Chambers of Commerce national awards.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DO I ENTER?

After reading key information and terms and conditions, click ENTER NOW on the necc.co.uk/awards website and register an account. Choose which category you want to enter and don’t forget to save your progress.

IS IT FREE TO ENTER?

Yes.

CAN NON-MEMBERS APPLY?

No. Entering the Chamber Business Awards is one of the many benefits of Chamber membership. If you’re interested in finding out more email: your@necc.co.uk.

WHICH AWARD CATEGORY DO I ENTER?

Review criteria for each category to see what fits your business best. Questions are listed on the award categories section of the website – www.necc.co.uk/awards. Note - there are both regional categories and national award categories.

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