Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire firms can now submit entries for the 2027 East Midlands Chamber Business Awards.
Valliant Live will host what is expected to be the most memorable and visually impactful Chamber Business Awards to date, as for the first time, businesses across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire will join together in one place to celebrate outstanding achievement.
New for 2027 will be three special Outstanding Achievement wards for each of the three counties, alongside12 categories recognising qualities like digital transformation, innovation, export and customer service excellence.
Rolls-Royce, DHL, Vertas Group, RandalSun, Digital Planning, Truly SMB and Your IT are among sponsors confirmed so far with more to be announced shortly.
East Midlands Chamber Chief Executive Scott Knowles said: “Having successfully navigated tough global and economic shifts over the recent years, our business community has proven its remarkable strength and adaptability to continue to deliver world class products and services across the globe.
“Through each and every challenge, the resilience of local enterprises in the three cities and counties has shone brightly and seen them grow, thrive, create jobs, embrace innovation and forge powerful collaborations.
“These Awards honour those achievements, made possible by the incredible generosity of our sponsors.
“Creating a single Awards ceremony for the three counties means an even bigger showcase for the finalists – shining a powerful light on everything our finalists and winners have done.”
East Midlands Chamber Business Awards 2027 categories:
- Innovation of the Year Award – sponsored by Rolls-Royce
- Education and Business Partnership Award – sponsored by Truly SMB
- Commitment to People Development Award
- Digital Transformation Award – sponsored by Digital Planning
- CSR Leadership Award
- Green Business of the Year Award
- Excellence in Customer Service Award
- Apprentice of the Year Award
- Micro Business of the Year Award
- Small Business of the Year Award – sponsored by Your IT
- Collaboration of the Year Award
- Exporter of the Year Award – sponsored by DHL
- Derbyshire Outstanding Achievement Award
- Leicestershire Outstanding Achievement Award – sponsored by RandalSun
- Nottinghamshire Outstanding Achievement Award – sponsored by Vertas Group
Entries can be submitted until 31st October 2026. To enter or for details click here.
