Business Awards 2025: Categories and how to nominate

Previous Business Awards winners <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Previous Business Awards winners (Image: Newsquest)
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TIME is running out to make a nomination for this year's Business Awards.

Brought to you by Bradford Means BUSINESSiQ and the Telegraph & Argus, the awards are an opportunity to put the spotlight on businesses across the district doing amazing things. 

For the first time, we are proud to announce a new partnership with LNER - our headline partner this year, and we thank them for their invaluable support.

Nominations close this Friday, May 2. 

The awards are an opportunity to put the spotlight on the amazing things businesses across the district are doing The awards are an opportunity to put the spotlight on the amazing things businesses across the district are doing (Image: Newsquest)

How to take part 

Entering the awards is easy - just follow this link to complete the form. 

The more you tell us, the more we can make sure we select the best to be shortlisted.

Entry is FREE, and for every entry that makes the shortlist, you will be featured in the nominee’s supplement later in the year, and also receive two complimentary tickets to the awards night.

The winners will be announced at our gala dinner on July 11. 

The categories and their sponsor

Click the links to find out more about each category and what the judges are looking for. 

Best Professional Service: LNER 

Family Business of the Year: Broadway

Employer of the Year: Christeyns 

New Business of the Year: Blacks Solicitors

Outstanding Contribution Award: 24 Healthcare

Sustainability Award: LBA 

Business in the Community Award: ATM Events 

Apprentice of the Year: Powell Engineering

SME of the Year: Schofield Sweeney 

Manufacturer of the Year: Thorite

Innovation of the Year: CRYSP

This is your opportunity as a local business based here in the Bradford district to shine and give you, your teams, your customers and potential new customers an opportunity to see you at your best, to take a moment to reflect on what you have achieved over the past 12 months and give yourself a virtual pat on the back.

These business awards mean more than just a shiny trophy in the cabinet.

They are a testament that you are doing a good job, that your customers choose the right company to work with, and they give your staff a positive boost.

All we need is for you to enter yourself, your company, or another company that you believe is worthy of recognition.

We always get asked if you can nominate yourself.

And the answer is 'yes, please do!'

You know your business better than anyone else - why not show off and tell the judges and our readers about the good stuff you are doing. 

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