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20th anniversary

The Growing Business Awards

The Growing Business Awards were created by Real Business, in partnership with the CBI, back in 1998. Twenty years on and the awards are the most established and respected celebration of SME and entrepreneurial success in the UK.

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WHAT'S NEW FOR 2018

As we reach our 20th Anniversary year, The Growing Business Awards is entering an exciting new phase. We are drawing on the calibre and commitment of our two decades of incredible alumni to launch a year-round programme of events, as well as a high profile series of digital content landmarks on Real Business.

Awards

Created by Real Business, headlined by Amazon and supported by the CBI, the Amazon Growing Business Awards are the most credible and highly valued recognition of growing businesses. Entering their 20th year, these are the accolades that UK SMEs really want to win!

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NETWORK

The Growing Business Network brings together our exceptional alumni, in person – through a year-round series of educational and networking events – as well as through content, with high profile editorial landmarks shared with Real Business’s unparalleled SME audience.

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ALUMNI

The Growing Business Awards alumni represent 20 years of exceptional UK growth stories. Winners and finalists, across all sectors, have gone on to become internationally renowned businesses. Their continued commitment is what sets this Awards programme apart.

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SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship of the Growing Business Awards is not just about a logo at a glitzy awards ceremony. We offer a bespoke year-round content marketing and event campaign that allows your company to communicate consistently and effectively with your target SME audience.

For powerful brand positioning, unrivalled distribution channels, including Real Business and the CBI, and incredible business development opportunities through continued access to our shortlists and alumni, sponsorship of the Growing Business Awards programme will get you in front of the people you really want to meet.

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VIDEOS
The 2017 Awards
Top SME businesses, 2017
Importance of winning awards
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TESTIMONIALS
Tristram Mayhew
Founder, Go Ape

We were thrilled at being nominated for an Amazon Growing Business Award and to win is an outstanding achievement for everyone at Go Ape. There’s no bigger or better awards programme for SMEs.

Katy Moss
Managing Director, Trent Refractories

To win an Amazon Growing Business Award is a fantastic achievement, marking many years of rewarding but hard work in challenging circumstances. Receiving recognition from Amazon, the CBI and Real Business is incredibly gratifying.

Bob Skerrett
MD, Trak Global

It’s a great feeling to be included in such a prestigious event. The award sets up for a successful 2017 and will be a great boost for the team.