Welcome to the Business Success Recognition Awards 2025
#BSNAwards2025
Nominations open 1st April 2025 and close 1st June 2025
Awards Ceremony 13th September 2025 at The Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
Drinks Reception – DOORS OPEN 6:30pm
TICKET SALES CLOSE 22nd August 2025 (unless sold out prior)
Welcome to the Business Success Network Business Recognition Awards 2025 – Celebrating Business Success in UK SMEs!
Now in our fourth year, the BSN Awards continue to spotlight the remarkable achievements of businesses and individuals within the UK business community. Open to all businesses, regardless of size or stage, our awards are dedicated to championing the inspiring success stories of SMEs across the country.
Since the awards launch in 2022, we’ve celebrated resilience, innovation, and growth — bringing together businesses eager to reconnect and share their triumphs. Over the past three years, we’ve seen thousands of nominations and welcomed hundreds of attendees to our prestigious black-tie events.
In 2025, we’re taking the BSN Awards to new heights! With the introduction of our enhanced Awards Trainings and the addition of expert panellists to provide invaluable insights, this year promises to offer even greater support and recognition for all involved.
Founder Stacey Calder, a seasoned expert in leading national business awards, ensures that the BSN Awards remain a supportive, inclusive, and memorable experience. With the incomparable Dave Sharpe returning as MC, expect an evening of laughter, inspiration, and celebration.
Join Us in Stratford Upon Avon on the 13th September 2025!
Our iconic black-tie awards night will return this year but this time in a brand new location in Stratford Upon Avon, offering a spectacular celebration of success. Dust off your finest attire, gather your team, and get ready to raise a glass to the incredible achievements of UK SMEs.
We’ll take care of the fizz and festivities — all we need now is YOU!
Stay tuned for official dates, announcements, and nomination details. Let’s make 2025 the most memorable BSN Awards yet!
We want to recognise you!
With a diverse range of award categories available, there’s an opportunity for everyone to showcase their achievements and contributions. You’re welcome to enter as many categories as you feel suit you, and self-nominations are encouraged. After all, nobody knows your business like you do!
Our esteemed panel of judges, selected for their expertise and impartiality, will evaluate finalists and winners based on merit and evidence provided — no popularity contests or voting systems here!
Sponsors
Businesses cannot sponsor an awards category they have entered, but we’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in sponsoring a different category. In fact, we encourage it! Sponsorship is a fantastic way to grow your network and demonstrate your commitment to supporting the UK’s thriving SME community — something we’re incredibly passionate about.
Many of our current sponsors started their BSN journey by nominating themselves for an award. After experiencing the value of the awards and becoming part of our engaged community, they embraced the opportunity to give back and support others. We’re proud to say that several of our sponsors have been with us since our very first year, reflecting the strength of these connections.
Get Ready to Be Recognised!
The Business Success Network Recognition Awards 2025 are set to be bigger and better than ever. Submit your nominations, mark your calendars, and prepare for a night of celebration, inspiration, and unforgettable moments.
Join us in Stratford Upon Avon in September 2025 for a spectacular black-tie event that celebrates the achievements of SMEs across the UK. We can’t wait to celebrate your success!
Silver Sponsors:
The Award categories and Bronze sponsors are:
Business Start Up (under 3 years)
Sponsorship by: Evolve Your Digital
Are you a business that has started within the past 3 years? This category is for you to shout about your successes and the impact you have already made.
Product of the Year
Sponsored by: Chilli Promotional Products
Have you created a product that deserves recognition? It could be a system, gadget, or piece of equipment. We are looking for a product that has been created and is delivering results in its industry.
Business Growth
Sponsored by: Paragon Sales Solutions
Has your business grown in the last year? We’re looking for businesses who have successfully grown their business over the last few years and can demonstrate this in their nomination form.
Networker of the Year
Sponsored by: 1Networking
Networking is a key skill to growing a business and we are big believers in networking. Have you got a successful networking story? Maybe you’ve achieved much more than you imagined through networking. We are looking for someone who uses networking to really promote and increase their business opportunities and that helps others in their network do the same.
Service Provider of the Year
Sponsorship Available
We value all businesses and service providers are often industries overlooked in other awards, the silent heroes working away in the background. We recognise the value they bring to the community and want to recognise those that are performing well. If you own a business that provides services to other businesses (accountancy, graphic design, VA support and so on) and have a story to tell then we’d love to see your nomination.
Against All Odds
Sponsored by: Bright Cat Business
This award isn’t about the numbers or financials, it’s about those that have faced challenging times and overcome those challenges and deserve to shine in the spotlight and be recognised. Sometimes the greatest lessons come from hearing other stories and how they fought to succeed.
Network Marketer of the Year Award
Sponsored by: Direct Selling Success Ltd
Do you pride yourself on your Network Marketing business? Are you an individual that deserves to be recognised in this area?
Community Award
Sponsored by: BJK Entertainment
Community is at the heart of everything. Do you belong to a fantastic community? Maybe you run an online community that has made a difference to its members. This award is open to any type of community whether online or offline, business, charity, or local project.
Business Leader / Manager of the Year
Sponsorship Available
We are looking for an individual who has led/managed a team of people and made a difference to them, their department, or their industry. Maybe they have a unique style of leadership or has gone above and beyond for their team.
Business of the Year
Sponsored by: Linda Reynolds Personal Travel Agent
We are looking for a business that stands out from the crowd, which has grown and developed and performs consistently. Who deserves to be your Business of the year?
Rising Star (For anyone aged 21 and under)
Sponsorship Available
We recognise that there is an amazing amount of talent within our young community, and we want to encourage them to share their successes with us so we can share them with you. Who do you know that is under 21 years old and is doing incredible things- at school, in their community, in a family business, charity or other setting? Are they a future leader?
Outstanding Contribution to the BSN Community
Sponsored by: Business Success Network
This category would like to recognise those individuals and businesses who have made a positive impact on us. The winner will be someone who has supported our community, shows up and makes a difference to members of the BSN community.
Team of the Year
Sponsorship Available
Are you part of a team that deserves to be recognised?
Freelancer of The Year
Sponsorship Available
New for 2024 we wanted to recognise those self-employed business owners who are a driving force in the business community.
Children’s Activity Provider Of the Year
Sponsorship Available
Are you a CAP that has stood out in the industry this year? Do you deserve recognition for your passion and efforts working with children? This industry specific award is for you.
Business Woman of the Year
Sponsorship Available
New for 2025.
Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsorship Available
New for 2025.
Get involved now for 2025
Looking to raise your profile and support the UK’s vibrant business community? Supporting the BSN Awards is a fantastic way to do just that!
We’re excited to offer four levels of sponsorship for 2025, along with advertising opportunities designed to help your business gain maximum visibility.
Why Sponsor the BSN Awards?
We are committed to providing our sponsors with exceptional value for money. The sooner you come on board, the sooner you can start enjoying the full range of sponsorship benefits, including marketing exposure, print media and advertising, Social media promotion, exclusive networking, email marketing and access to our BSN communities.
With several sponsors already confirmed, don’t miss your chance to be part of this prestigious event.
Join Us as a Sponsor
To learn more about our sponsorship packages and how you can get involved, visit our Contact page and request a Sponsorship Pack.
Timeline
Nominations open on 1st April 2025 and will close on 1st June 2025. During June nominees will be invited to join a meeting/interview with the BSN Panel, this is to help support your nomination form. Finalists will then be announced in July.
All Finalists will be expected to attend the event on the 13th September 2025 and confirm attendance on their nomination form (nobody wants to attend an event where the winners aren’t in the room to celebrate) so please think about this before entering.
Tickets are available to book individually and in tables of five or ten.
The winners of each category will be chosen by a judging panel (to be announced soon).
