The 2026 Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards are now open for applications!
Hosted by North and South Lanarkshire Councils, the awards celebrate and promote the success and achievements of local businesses. The Lanarkshire awards are one of Scotland’s longest running business awards. This year’s awards are sponsored by Albert Bartlett.
The awards are open to all Lanarkshire businesses and social enterprises across all sectors and are free to enter.
Companies can apply for up to two categories.
The categories are:
- Lanarkshire’s Best Business (0-25 employees) – sponsored by Clyde Gateway
- Lanarkshire’s Best Business (26 employees or more) – sponsored by UKSE
- Lanarkshire’s Most Innovative Business – sponsored by Fusion Assets
- Lanarkshire Community Impact Award – sponsorship available
- Lanarkshire Green Business Award – sponsorship available
- Lanarkshire Employer of the Year– sponsored by North Lanarkshire’s Working and South Lanarkshire Works
- Excellence in Customer Service – sponsorship available
- Excellence in Marketing & Engagement Award – sponsorship available
Councillor Alex McVey, Convener of our Enterprise and Fair Work Committee, said: “Lanarkshire has an innovative and diverse business community with companies of all sizes delivering high quality services and products across many sectors.
“The awards are a great opportunity for them to show off their achievements, and I would urge businesses to apply and celebrate them.”
The closing date for all applications is Friday 26 June. Details of all categories and how to apply are at www.lanarkshirebusinessawards.co.uk. There will be a free workshop offering tips and advice on submitting award applications. This will be held online on 27 May. Further details and how to register are also listed on the awards website.
Chair of South Lanarkshire Council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Committee, Councillor Robert Brown, said: “Lanarkshire has a strong business base that makes a real difference to our economy and communities.
“These awards are a great chance to recognise that success, and I would encourage businesses and social enterprises across Lanarkshire to apply and celebrate their achievements. I can’t wait to see the high calibre of entries that we can expect across Lanarkshire.”
Winners of all categories will be announced at the awards dinner on Friday 30 October at the Radstone Hotel near Larkhall. Tickets go on sale in June.
Anyone interested in the remaining sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Awards Team at awards@lbea.info
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