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Details
To qualify for this award, your business must be no more than 2 years old as of 13 March 2026.
This category celebrates new businesses that have shown exceptional innovation, growth and vision.
Whether disrupting traditional industries or filling a market gap, these start-ups demonstrate agility, creativity and strong potential for long-term success.
This award recognises those who have overcome early-stage challenges and made a meaningful impact in their sector or community.
What the judges will look for
- Business growth
- Innovation
- Market impact
- Future vision
Top tips
- Share key milestones since launch
- Explain how your business solves a problem
- Provide evidence of customer or market demand
Question for this category
Explain how you developed an idea into a vibrant and new business that has been gaining the support of customers since its founding.
Include details of key milestones since launch, growth, market impact and your vision for its future. Also show evidence of market demand for the product or service.