Celebrating small businesses
across the UK
across the UK
The Small Business Growth Awards, brought to you by HSBC UK and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Now in our second year of celebrating small businesses and their successes,we are looking for our 2027 winners!
Free to enter
Our awards are free to enter for all eligible small businesses across the UK. See specific entry criteria for each category.
8 categories
From start-ups and family businesses to innovation and growth, there's a category to suit businesses at every stage of their journey. New for 2027 our Young Entrepreneur Award category.
Networking
The shortlisted businesses in each category will have the opportunity to connect with other ambitious small businesses at the Regional Celebration Dinners.
Become an award-winning small business
Raise your profile
Winning an award can help you build credibility, attract new customers and show that your business is a leader in its field.
Celebrate your achievements
Your business journey deserves to be recognised. Share your story with us to give your business the opportunity to be celebrated and recognised.
Gain new connections
Meet like-minded small business owners, connect with industry leaders and unlock new opportunities to help your business grow.
Award prizes
Regional winners and runners-up
- Invitation to a Regional Celebration Dinner during April / May 2027
- Regional promotion by HSBC UK and FSB
- Winners invited to attend the National Awards Final in London on 10 June 2027
- Assets to promote your award win
National winners
- Invitation to attend National Awards Final in London on 10 June 2027
- 12 months' FSB membership (or next year free for existing members)
- National promotion by HSBC UK and FSB
- Assets to promote your award win
Key dates
1 December 2026 - Submissions open
22 January 2027 - Submissions close
8 March 2027 - Regional winners and runners-up will receive an email invitation to a Regional Celebration Dinner. See dates and host cities below.
April/May 2027 - Regional Celebration Dinners
10 June 2027 - National Awards Final, London
Award categories
Young Entrepreneur Award - open to business owners between 18 - 30 years old with a turnover of up to £1m
Start-up Business Award - open to businesses with less than £1m turnover and operating for less than 2 years
Family Business Award - open to businesses with up to £5m turnover
Community Award - up to £5m turnover
Innovation Award - up to £5m turnover
Diversity & Inclusion Award - up to £5m turnover
Expansion & Growth Award - up to £5m turnover
Service Excellence Award - up to £5m turnover
Award regions & celebration dinner dates
- North West: Manchester - 13 April 2027
- East Midlands: Leicester - 20 April 2027
- South East: Crawley - 21 April 2027
- East of England: Colchester - 22 April 2027
- Scotland and Northern Ireland: Belfast - 28 April 2027
- North East: York - 29 April 2027
- West Midlands: Birmingham - 11 May 2027
- London: London - 12 May 2027
- South West and Wales: Bristol - 13 May 2027
- South and Thames Valley: Oxford - 19 May 2027
2026 National winners and runners-up
Meet our incredible 2026 national winners and runners-up from across the UK.
From over 2800 entries, their stories stood out and inspired our judges.
Congratulations!
Award partner
Media partner
HSBC Small Business Growth Programme
The HSBC Small Business Growth Programme is free and open to all, designed to help small businesses grow and build resilience. Through training, events, and insights, our programme helps business owners like you build capacity and confidence, and provides you with the tools you need to succeed.
Supporting millions of small businesses
Established in 1974, the Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's leading not for profit membership organisation for sole traders, small business owners and freelance professionals.
Find out more about how we can support you and your business.
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