Be the best in Greater Birmingham.
Three regions. One celebration of Greater Birmingham.
Imagine entering business awards where one entry gives you two chances at recognition - that’s what we’ve created.
The Greater Birmingham Business Awards will bring our business community together in a new way. Enter your regional awards (Birmingham & Sutton Coldfield, Solihull or Staffordshire Gateway), and if you are awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze, you’re automatically shortlisted for the Greater Birmingham Business Awards 2027.
One application. A clear regional pathway. Two opportunities for recognition.
A fresh approach to business awards.
We are changing how awards work in Greater Birmingham! We want to bring Greater Birmingham together through awards that start local and scale up to Greater Birmingham recognition - the first award system where entering regionally opens doors to Chamber recognition.
The awards will celebrate Greater Birmingham's diverse business community, where success is shared, hidden gems are discovered, and the contribution of businesses of all sizes is recognised. Our pioneering awards structure removes barriers to fair competition, and connects every winner to networks and platforms that turn awards into lasting opportunities.
We’re actively looking for hidden gems - businesses like yours that strengthen our community every day. So, if you’ve been thinking ‘awards aren’t for businesses like mine’, think again!
One application. Two opportunities for recognition.
Here's how the new format works.
We want to celebrate YOU!
One application, two opportunities
Enter your regional awards and gold, silver and bronze winners are automatically shortlisted for the Greater Birmingham Business Awards - giving you two chances at recognition from one initial application.
Recognition based on real impact
We’ve removed the barriers that usually keep smaller businesses out. You don’t need a huge marketing budget or Chamber membership, you just need to be doing something brilliant for Greater Birmingham and your local business community. Winning connects you to the region’s most powerful Chamber network - creating genuine business opportunities, and partnerships that extend far beyond awards night. Your award is your platform, and we help you use it.
Celebrating every corner of Greater Birmingham
These awards unite our regional communities, proving that business brilliance comes from Solihull, Staffordshire Gateway and Birmingham & Sutton Coldfield equally. Three regions, one celebration of Greater Birmingham.
Whether you’re an established brand or an undiscovered gem, whether you’ve entered awards before or never considered it, whether you’re a Chamber member or not, these awards are designed for you. If you’re contributing to Greater Birmingham, you belong here.
Judged independently on merit
Every business competes on the strength of its contribution and impact, judged independently by fellow business leaders across industries on results and what you've achieved, not business size.
Key dates
- Regional awards - applications open: September 2026
- Regional awards - applications close: January 2027
- Regional awards celebrations:
- Solihull - May 2027
- Birmingham & Sutton Coldfield - June 2027
- Staffordshire Gateway - June 2027
- Greater Birmingham Business Awards: 7 October 2027
To be considered for a Greater Birmingham Business Award, you must enter through the regional awards first. You will not be able to apply directly to the Greater Birmingham Business Awards.