2023 Business Consultancy Awards

The 2023 Business Consultancy Awards offers an opportunity to shine in this competitive arena. Business Awards UK is here to put your achievements on a pedestal. Submit your entry and redefine success.

New Pricing - Please Read

Effective 19th May 2023: All awards will be launched with a new fee structure. Your Award Acceptance Fee will be a single, “flat fee”. If you are selected as a Winner, you will only pay one single fee regardless of how many awards you win, and 1x Winner Trophy is included in this fee. Additional trophies can still be purchased.

This has been made possible thanks to our new sponsors and partners, who have enabled us to pass our cost savings on to winners. All entries are still FREE for all sectors.

Before You Enter: What You Need To Know

Free entry in all sectors and categories

We know that many small business owners, entrepreneurs and larger organisations don't like to pay up front for awards, where fees range from £99 to more than £250 per category. With us, all your entries are free.

You only pay a fee if you win an award

Unlike other programmes, you only pay a fee if you are selected as a winner. There's only one Award Acceptance Fee to pay regardless of how many awards you win, and 1x personalised Winner trophy is included*!

Publicity Package

As a winner or finalist, you get credible industry recognition & publicity from National press releases, Google and Yahoo! News features, content marketing and case studies.

Social Marketing

Social media marketing is important for all businesses, which is why we announce your accolades on social platforms, and regularly engage with you and your followers.

Interviews & PR

We can create quality, in-depth content with your team, making you a trusted voice in your industry, and highlighting the achievements & success of your business or enterprise**.

Fees

Winner

£375 +VAT

(Award Acceptance Fee)

Finalist

£0

(Free Forever)

Trophy

£99 +VAT

(per additional trophy)

* Trophy included: The Award Acceptance Fee includes 1x Winner’s trophy only. If you win multiple awards, additional trophies may be purchased at £99 +VAT.

** Interviews & PR: We will contact you regarding all publicity and PR opportunities based on the options you select in the entry form

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UK Business Experts

Our judging panel are business experts with a wealth of knowledge in various industries. They lend their experience and business acumen to the many award sectors we cover.

Our panel consists of dozens of private & public guest judges; below are a few of our business experts who will be selecting shortlists, winners and finalists in our awards!

Interested in being a guest judge? Contact us here.

Our Judges

I have a very strong digital marketing background which started at my parents' marketing agency in Germany. As a digital leader with more than twelve years of international digital experience, I have worked in almost any channel from PPC, Display, Social, Email, SEO etc. and have helped businesses to become more efficient whilst driving growth. I’m passionate about coaching and mentoring teams to perform at the top of the class to drive results & keep on improving and reimagining the digital landscape.

LinkedIn | Enesco

Founder and Managing Director of leading digital marketing agency Circus PPC. Rick founded Circus PPC in 2009 to tackle the growing need for businesses to have dedicated, highly trained, highly skilled professionals working on their digital marketing campaigns. Having taken his own agency from £0 to £15mil annual turnover he works tirelessly to help his clients achieve respective results, growing Sales, Revenue and Profit for all.

LinkedIn | Circus

I have worked in the Film & Television industry for over 19 years. I've had much experience on Film & Television Dramas, including Last of the Summer Wine, London's Burning, Rocket Man, Doctors and Films like Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban, Magicians, The Bourne Ultimatum, First Night and Ackley Bridge. I specialise in creating video content for businesses across the engineering, manufacturing, logistics and aviation sectors. This covers corporate video, testimonials, training, trade show films and many more.Recent work includes 360 VR with Thomas Cook Airlines, Video marketing training for SME's and our 6 part Documentary series The Inflight Food Trip.

LinkedIn | Albion Street Studios

Director & Founder of Spike. I have 10 years client side marketing experience, gave me the inspiration to set our agency up to be a driving force in class leading, strategic marketing. I have a real passion for SEO and digital innovation as a whole.

LinkedIn | Spike

Joanna is currently the Audience Manager at LGBTQ+ news publishers PinkNews. With over a decade in the marketing industry across content, SEO, social media and audience development, they have worked on award winning multichannel campaigns for globally-recognised brands.

LinkedIn | PinkNews

Jamie is the founder and Managing Director of Sculpt Digital, a boutique digital performance agency dedicated to helping businesses excel in the digital space. In addition to Sculpt Digital, Jamie is the proud owner of Blend Analytics, a digital analytics consultancy that specialises in providing data-driven insights to clients. With a wealth of experience working at global digital agencies, Jamie has held prominent positions, including serving as the Ex Dentsu Head of Digital for both iProspect and Carat brands. Jamie also played an instrumental role in leading the growth of the digital media team at Brass, further solidifying their reputation as a digital marketing leader. As an accomplished expert in the field, Jamie has been invited to judge at prestigious events such as the UK Business Awards, where they continue to make a meaningful impact on the industry.

LinkedIn | Sculpt Digital

Managing Director and founder of Velocity Academy. Velocity Academy is an independent training provider that delivers accredited apprenticeships into the IT, Data, Marketing, Management and Administration sectors. I have experience in gaining a number of government funded contacts and following standards and protocols set by the Skills Funding Agency to grow provision. Professional qualifications achieved in Management Accounting (CIMA), Data Analytics and Operational Management.

LinkedIn | Velocity Academy

Type	Award/category	Description / Criteria
Primary	Best Financial Business Consultancy	Honours a consultancy that consistently provides superior advice, strategy, and outcomes within the financial sector.
Primary	Best Business Consultancy For Accounting	Celebrates a business consultancy firm delivering exceptional accounting solutions and promoting financial literacy among businesses.
Primary	Best Business Consultancy For Marketing	Acknowledges a business consultancy firm that excels in innovative marketing strategies, enhancing client visibility and brand impact.
Primary	Social Value And Sustainability Award	Recognises a business consultancy that prioritises and effectively integrates social responsibility and sustainable practices into its business model and client strategies.
Primary	Best Newcomer Business Consultancy	Acknowledges a business consultancy firm that, despite its recent entry into the market, has shown remarkable growth, client satisfaction, and innovative approaches, promising a bright future in the industry.
Vertical	Biggest Digital Transformation	Celebrates a business consultancy firm that has achieved a significant digital transformation, revolutionising their clients’ business processes and efficiencies.
Vertical	Best Exit Strategy Business Consultancy	Commends a business consultancy firm that guides businesses through successful exit strategies, ensuring a smooth transition and maximum value realisation.
Vertical	Diversity and Inclusion Champion	Honours a business consultancy company that fosters an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in all forms and contributing to a more equitable business world.
Vertical	Fastest Financial Growth	Honours a business consultancy that has demonstrated extraordinary financial growth through innovative business practices and successful client partnerships.
Vertical	Fastest Growing Team	Praises a consultancy with the most rapid team expansion, indicative of a thriving business environment and strong leadership.
Vertical	Biggest Company Revival In The Public Sector	In recognition of a consultancy that has orchestrated the most significant public sector turnaround, revitalising performance and public trust.
Vertical	Biggest Company Revival In The Private Sector	Recognises a business consultancy that has significantly turned around a private sector company, restoring its economic health and positioning it for future growth.
Vertical	Best Use of Technology	Acknowledges a business consultancy firm that effectively leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance its services, optimise client operations, and drive transformative change in the business landscape.
Vertical	Most Innovative Business Solutions	Celebrates a business consultancy that excels in developing and implementing creative, out-of-the-box solutions, addressing complex business challenges and driving client success.
Vertical	Best For Customer Focus	Honours a business consultancy that prioritises client needs, demonstrates exceptional customer service, and builds long-term relationships based on trust, understanding, and satisfaction.
Vertical	Most Intelligent Software	Celebrates a business consultancy that utilises or develops the most advanced software solutions, enhancing efficiencies, data analytics, and decision-making capabilities for clients.
Vertical	Biggest Commercial Impact	Recognises a business consultancy whose strategic advice and execution have significantly influenced a client’s commercial success, leading to measurable growth and profitability.
Vertical	Best Project Award	Celebrates a specific consultancy project that has achieved exceptional results, demonstrating strategic brilliance, effective execution, and significant impact on the client’s business performance and success.
People	Best Internal Leadership Development	In recognition of a business consultancy that exemplifies exceptional leadership development, fostering a supportive work culture, driving team performance, and steering successful client engagements.
Location	Industry Leader In International Business Consultancy	Awards a business consultancy leader (CEO, Director etc.) that sets global standards, driving change and offering superior service in the international business consultancy landscape.
Individual	Industry Leader In UK Business Consultancy	Recognises the most influential leader (CEO, Director etc.) driving change for their firm and setting the highest standards in UK business consultancy.
Individual	Rising Star Award	Acknowledges a new or rapidly growing business consultancy that shows outstanding potential for future success and impact in the business consultancy sector.
Individual	Lone Wolf Business Consultancy	Celebrates a solo business consultancy that, despite its size, delivers exceptional results, offering personalised services and demonstrating expertise on par with larger firms.
Individual	Chartered Business Consultant Of The Year	This award recognises an individual chartered business consultant who has demonstrated outstanding expertise and commitment in their field, significantly contributing to client success and industry advancement over the past year.

2023 Business Consultancy Awards