{"id":2154859,"date":"2026-05-29T07:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/yorkshire\/?p=2154859"},"modified":"2026-06-03T16:30:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T15:30:31","slug":"yorkshire-business-of-the-year-awards-open-for-entry-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/yorkshire\/news\/2154859-yorkshire-business-of-the-year-awards-open-for-entry-2","title":{"rendered":"Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards open for entry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nominations are now open for the Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards 2027.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"247\">The annual awards, celebrating and recognising the best businesses of all sizes and sectors across the region, continue to be one of Yorkshire\u2019s leading business events.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"576\">You can download your entry form <a href=\"https:\/\/businessoftheyearawards.co.uk\/#yorkshire\">here. <\/a>Entries for the awards close on June 26. Site visits to shortlisted companies will take place between\u00a0 September 8 and November 26. Each shortlisted company will then be invited to give a presentation in Leeds in January 2027 to the judging panel, who will select the category winners. The awards \u2013 sponsored by Tudor International Freight, PwC, RBC Brewin Dolphin and Distinct \u2013 will be presented at a gala dinner at New Dock Hall on 18 February 2027.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"1002\">Yorkshire Editor Sheryl Moore said: \u201cThe Business of the Year Awards remain the most prestigious business awards in the region.\u00a0At TheBusinessDesk.com we are committed to championing the business community and celebrating success stories across the region &#8211; whether that\u2019s through record revenues, international growth, employee engagement, sustainability initiatives or contributions to local communities. Every business has something worth celebrating, and we encourage companies of all sizes to enter and showcase their achievements.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The awards will be presented in 16 categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start Up<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Innovation<\/li>\n<li>Employer of the Year<\/li>\n<li>International Trade<\/li>\n<li>Investment<\/li>\n<li>Social Impact<\/li>\n<li>Community Organisation<\/li>\n<li>Property<\/li>\n<li>Family Business<\/li>\n<li>Small Business (up to 50 employees)<\/li>\n<li>Medium Business (51-250 employees)<\/li>\n<li>Large Business (251+ employees)<\/li>\n<li>Fast Growth Business<\/li>\n<li>Chief Executive of the Year<\/li>\n<li>Ambassador of the Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2155036 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_26\/YRK-boty-new-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"444\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_26\/YRK-boty-new-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_26\/YRK-boty-new-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_26\/YRK-boty-new-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_26\/YRK-boty-new-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_26\/YRK-boty-new-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_26\/YRK-boty-new-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_26\/YRK-boty-new-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_26\/YRK-boty-new.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What our sponsors say:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Distinct<\/h3>\n<div>Dale Cawley, divisional director at Distinct, said: \u201cDistinct is delighted to be sponsoring the Yorkshire Business of the Years Awards for the first time following the launch of our Leeds office earlier this year.As a B Corp-certified business, we\u2019re passionate about supporting organisations making a positive long-term impact across the region, so sponsoring the Sustainability and Investment categories felt like a natural fit. We\u2019re looking forward to celebrating the ambition, innovation and success stories within Yorkshire\u2019s business community and wish all entrants the best of luck.\u201d<\/div>\n<h3>RBC Brewin Dolphin<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nick Guest, director, RBC Brewin Dolphin, said: &#8220;RBC Brewin Dolphin is delighted to sponsor TheBusinessDesk Business of the Year Awards 2027. Moving into our fourth year as sponsors, we have seen the quality of the entrants go from strength to strength, which is testament to the many amazing business within the region. We look forward to meeting the 2027 cohort and wish all the entrants the very best of luck.<\/p>\n<h3>Tudor International Freight<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adam Johnson, Director at Tudor International Freight, said: \u201cWe are proud to continue our partnership with TheBusinessDesk.com as a sponsor of the Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards, supporting the launch of the 2027 awards. The awards highlight the strength, resilience and ambition of businesses across Yorkshire, and as a judge, I am looking forward to hearing first-hand about the successes and innovation driving the region forward.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entering the awards is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your achievements, recognise your people, and raise your profile within the wider business community.\u201d<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The annual awards, celebrating and recognising the best businesses of all sizes and sectors across the region, continue to be one of Yorkshire\u2019s leading business 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