Celebrating small businesses across the UK
Entries are now open for The Small Business Growth Awards, brought to you by HSBC UK and FSB
Free to enter
Our awards are free to enter for all small businesses and sole traders across the UK.
8 categories
From start-ups to family owned, there’ll be a category for you. We’re recognising the achievements of small businesses in a wide range of areas, like innovation, and growth.
Networking
Finalists receive great networking opportunities in their regions and nations and also at a national level.
HSBC UK customers
One winning HSBC customer from each region will be invited to appear in their national advertising campaign in Autumn 2026.
Become an award-winning small business
Get UK-wide recognition
Winning an award is an amazing way to raise your profile and boost your reputation. Show future customers that you’re a leader in the industry.
Celebrate your achievements
Whether it’s recognising your hard work or resilience, get exposure and take your business forward with a prestigious business award.
Gain new connections
Celebrate your achievements with other small businesses, meet like-minded people and industry leaders, and unlock new opportunities.
Award prizes
Regional winners and finalists
- Invited to attend a celebration dinner in your region during April
- Regional promotion by HSBC UK and FSB
- Winners invited to attend the National Awards Final on 4 June
- Assets to promote your award win
National winners
- Invited to attend National Awards Final
- Mentoring session with businesswoman and broadcaster, Sara Davies MBE
- 12 months' FSB membership (or next year free for existing members)
- National promotion by HSBC UK and FSB
- Assets to promote your award win
HSBC UK Regional customer winners
- Invited to attend National Awards Final
- Invited to appear in HSBC's national campaign in Autumn 2026
- Mentoring from HSBC UK senior leader
- Appearance in highlights video for use on social media and website
- Assets to promote your award win
Award partners
Media partner
Category sponsor
HSBC Small Business Growth Programme
Unlock your business's full potential with HSBC Small Business Growth Programme, offering insights, interactive events, and practical training in finance, digital marketing, AI, and more.
