Black Country Chamber Business Awards open for entries
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025 are now open for entries. As from today (7 April), the Chamber is encouraging businesses from across the Black Country to submit their applications to be in with a chance of being honoured at its glittering black-tie dinner and awards ceremony on Thursday, 20 November.
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Free to enter for Chamber members, businesses will have until 5pm on Friday 25 July to submit their entries via the Chamber website: www.blackcountrychamber.co.uk/awards
Awards up for grabs are - business in the community, employer of the year, international trade, manufacturing champion, professional service business of the year, sustainability, technology and innovation, family business of the year, start-up business of the year, business in schools, not for profit organisation, employee of the year and a new category – Black Country future star.
As the leading support agency for firms in the region, the Black Country Chamber of Commerce has been staging the awards since 2001 to recognise the achievements of companies and individuals doing business in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
Black Country Chamber of Commerce CEO Sarah Moorhouse said: “I'm delighted to announce that entries for this year's Business Awards are now open.
"Celebrating the remarkable achievements of Black Country businesses is always a highlight, and I'm particularly excited about our plans for this year's event.
"We are passionate that we have amazing companies in our region, with these awards giving opportunities to celebrate businesses at every stage, from promising startups to established major employers.
"The awards dinner consistently proves to be an enjoyable and vibrant evening, offering valuable networking opportunities with key Black Country business leaders plus some entertaining surprises, as guests from last year's awards will vouch.
"Our winners benefit from extensive media coverage and social media promotion, making participation an excellent strategy for raising your company's profile while recognising your team's accomplishments and boosting morale."
Last year’s sell-out awards night saw more than 400 guests gather to celebrate a range of winners.
The Chamber also has a great choice of partnership opportunities to offer companies who want to raise their profile in the region.
Last year’s business of the year winner, Forkers Ltd, has already signed up to partner with the Chamber on the family business of the year category, while Sandwell College has chosen to partner the employer of the year award. The professional services business of the year category has UKO Serviced Offices as its partner and Halesowen College are partnering on sustainability, technology and innovation award.
Black Country Chamber of Commerce events & project officer Marie Shuker said: “We're seeking forward-thinking businesses to join us as partners for this year's awards programme, which will offer exceptional marketing visibility through the Chamber’s network.
“Partners will enjoy comprehensive promotional coverage throughout the awards journey, prominent branding during our prestigious ceremony, the chance to go out and meet innovative businesses through the judging process and exclusive networking opportunities with industry leaders.
“This partnership presents an ideal platform for businesses looking to enhance their profile within our thriving business community."
Organisations interested in becoming a Business Awards partner and taking their place in the spotlight can email awards@blackcountrychamber.co.uk or call the Chamber on 0330 024 0820.
More information on the 2025 Black Country Chamber Business Awards website.
