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Our Great British Entrepreneur Award Winners have been announced!

Discover our 2023 winners here

We're not just an awards programme...

We’re a thriving community dedicated to elevating the entrepreneurial spirit across the UK. Our mission extends to nurturing the journey of every entrepreneur we engage with, offering unparalleled support in critical areas that foster growth and success. Whether it’s raising investment, crafting a seamless exit strategy, or enhancing your sales and marketing efforts, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

48% of entrepreneurs do not have an exit strategy.

If you are looking to realise the value of your business – whether partially or as a full exit – then you need to consider which avenue of sale is most suitable to make this happen.

Take this short quiz to establish what type of sale might be best for your business.

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Coming Soon: Investor Matchmaking Opportunity

Unlock your business’s potential with our upcoming investor matchmaking initiative. A chance to connect with the perfect investors to elevate your venture. Keep an eye on this space for the launch – opportunities await!

Coming Soon: Elevate Your Personal Brand

Discover the power of personal branding with our forthcoming resources designed to amplify your presence and influence. Perfect for entrepreneurs eager to carve out a unique identity in the business world. Stay tuned!

Who we are

The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards celebrates and champions the stories of entrepreneurs.

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The Grammys of Entrepreneurship

The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2023

On November 20th we crowned the 2023 Great British Entrepreneurs. From over 5,000 applications winners were celebrated at a ceremony that has been referred to as “the Grammys of Entrepreneurship” by previous winner, Steven Bartlett.

1,500 exceptional entrepreneurs and their supporters gathered for an incredible night of celebration and inspiration.

Thanks to our partners at ShoutOut for capturing some brilliant winners Vox Pops. Check out ShoutOut here!

 

Featured Winners

Dr. Ben Maruthappu MBE, Cera Care
Jordan Brompton, myenergi
Johnny Paterson, Dr.Paw Paw
James Watt, Brewdog

Introducing the Entrepreneur's Hub

Looking for the latest industry news, community perks and discounts?

Click below for resources for business excellence, exclusive to the GBEA community!

Entrepreneur's Hub

Could you be crowned Great British Entrepreneur of the Year?

The Great British Entrepreneur Awards has been celebrating the stories of exceptional entrepreneurs for over a decade.

The accolades don’t always go to the biggest businesses. We pride ourselves on celebrating incredible stories of passion, tenacity, courage, innovation and disruption from entrepreneurs running businesses of all sizes and at all stages.

We have an esteemed judging panel of seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts who look at our applications every year and we’ve got a pretty good idea of what they’re looking for.

 

⭐️ Answer 12 quick questions & get tailored insights made especially for you so that when you apply you’ll have your own personalised application checklist. 

⭐️ The results page will clearly identify any blind spots and provide instant, actionable steps to fix them.

⭐️ Access top tips from previous winners and judges

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