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Outstanding Charity of the Year - Sponsored by Our Training Department

This category is open to charities that are innovative, exemplify best practices, and deliver sustainable benefit to communities and society in general. This category includes charities, voluntary and community groups and social enterprises.

Outstanding Male Entrepreneur of the Year

This award is open for male entrepreneurs who are changing their industries, the economy and society in unique, original, and positive ways. Individuals who can demonstrate entrepreneurial achievement amongst people and companies that exhibit vision, leadership and success.

Outstanding Female Entrepreneur of the Year

This award is open for female entrepreneurs who are changing their industries, the economy and society in unique, original and positive ways. Individuals who can demonstrate entrepreneurial achievement amongst people and companies that exhibit vision, leadership and success.

Outstanding Professional Services Business of the Year

This category is open to any business involved in legal, finance & accounting, HR, recruitment & training, property & architecture, consultants or coaches, IT, sales, PR & marketing services and how they have demonstrated being an industry leader.

Outstanding Small Business of the Year

This category is open to any business that employs less than 50 employees. Businesses applying must be able to demonstrate excellent and outstanding achievement in all aspects of their organisation including strong growth, innovation and leadership as well as a clear vision.

Outstanding Start-Up Business of the Year

This category is open to businesses with up to two years trading (as of 30 Nov 2024) who have successfully transformed an idea into an effective business venture and have shown significant growth and expansion.

Outstanding Tech & Digital Business of the Year

This category is open to any business that can demonstrate exceptional application of technology or innovation to transform and grow businesses or use of digital within their business or for clients.

Outstanding Young Achiever of the Year (35 years of age and under as of 30 Nov 2024)

This category will recognise the contribution made by young achievers who are dynamic and dedicated to what they do and have made an outstanding contribution to their business.

Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion - Sponsored by South and City College Birmingham

This category will recognise the contribution made by businesses or consultants with diversity & inclusion initiatives or services provided.

Applications will close 15th September 11.59pm

If you still have any queries about the above, if you are a member, please speak with your relationship manager or as a non-member email ABCCAwards@birmingham-chamber.com