On Monday, January 9, 2023, Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid opened entries for its highly anticipated Wales Business Awards 2023.
The awards provide SME businesses (small and medium-sized enterprises) across the country with the opportunity to compete for Wales’ most prestigious accolades.
This year will be particularly special as the Wales Business Awards celebrates 20 years. Over the past two decades, hundreds of Welsh businesses have been honoured by the awards for their innovation, resilience and creativity.
The application process opened on Monday, January 9, 2023, and will close on Friday, February 17, with finalists set to be announced at the end of March. Entrants can by completing an application form or submitting a video entry.
In addition to the ten award categories, which include Global Business of the Year and Young Entrepreneur of the Year, the Chamber will also be awarding Wales Business of the Year at the glitzy award ceremony hosted by broadcaster Andrea Byrne at the ICC Wales on Thursday, May 18.
Paul Slevin, Executive Chair of Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid commented: “SMEs play a vital role in driving the Welsh economy forward. The Wales Business Awards are a fantastic chance for these hardworking and resilient businesses to highlight their achievements and gain the recognition they deserve.
“ are always an important fixture in the Welsh business calendar, and even more so this year as we celebrate our 20th edition of the awards.”
The full list of categories for the Wales Business Awards 2023 includes:
B2B Customer Commitment Award
B2C Customer Commitment Award
Digital Business of the Year
Diversity & Inclusion Award
Employee Engagement Award
Global Business of the Year
Green Business of the Year
Innovative Business of the Year
Workplace Wellbeing Award
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
How to enter
It couldn't be easier to enter this year's Wales Business Awards and it's completely free. Simply head to the and either enter by submitting a short video or completing the online form. Entrants are asked to answer four questions about what they do and why they deserve to win.
Welsh businesses, charities and other organisations are welcome to enter multiple award categories and the awards are open to non-members of the Chamber, as well as its members. You can find a , and some helpful tips for .
For more information and to submit an entry, visit.
