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Show Brochure · 2026

My Annual Awards 2026
Everything, In One Place

Every award show in one place — find the one that belongs to your city, and enter it free. This is the full picture — the programme, the themes, the room, the venue and every way to get involved.

Dates to be announced
10:00 AM – late
the city
01Key Features

The whole business community, under one roof

My Annual Awards is not a dinner with a trophy at the end. It is 1 ceremonies, a full networking programme and a room built deliberately so that the people who should meet each other actually do.

Networking opportunities

  • Introductions between finalists, sponsors and buyers
  • Judge and industry-leader meet-and-greets
  • Table-hosted networking arranged by sector
  • Access to press, media partners and civic guests

What the awards set out to do

  • Showcase the businesses genuinely driving the local economy forward
  • Give independent, credible recognition that customers and staff trust
  • Bring founders, funders, corporates and public bodies into one room
  • Celebrate the people behind the results — teams, not just logos
  • Build relationships that keep working long after the night ends
02Programme Format

Eight ways the two days are put to work

Two-day awards programme

Doors from 10:00 AM on both days, running through to the gala evening.

Opening address & keynote

The organisers set the scene, followed by a keynote from a leader who has built something worth recognising.

Judging in the open

A public walkthrough of how entries are scored, so every finalist knows the result was earned.

Category-by-category ceremony

Each award presented on stage with the finalists named and the winner announced live.

Finalists’ reception

A dedicated networking hour for shortlisted businesses, judges and partners before the ceremony.

Partner & sponsor showcase

Branded spaces where sponsors meet the room properly — not just a logo on a slide.

Press & content studio

Professional photography, winner interviews and social-ready assets captured on the night.

Gala dinner & after-party

Dinner, entertainment and the part of the evening where the real conversations happen.

03Focused Themes

2 themes, one ceremony

Each theme is its own world of recognition — distinct areas of focus, united by a single vision.

Women in Business

Working Women Awards

Championing women in business

Recognising the achievements, leadership and resilience of women driving business forward in every sector.

Business Excellence

Best Business Awards

The flagship celebration of excellence

Honouring the standout businesses, teams and entrepreneurs setting the standard for the region.

04What's On

Two days, eighteen moments

the running order below is indicative and will be confirmed closer to the ceremony.

Day One

  1. 1Registration, welcome drinks and guest arrivals
  2. 2Opening address from the organising team
  3. 3Keynote: what recognition actually does for a growing business
  4. 4Panel: building a brand that customers trust
  5. 5Judges’ briefing — how entries are scored and shortlisted
  6. 6Finalists’ lounge and professional headshot studio
  7. 7Networking lunch, arranged by sector
  8. 8Partner and sponsor showcase walkthrough
  9. 9Ceremony Part I — theme award presentations
  10. 10Evening drinks reception and photography

Day Two

  1. 1Morning networking and coffee
  2. 2Masterclass: turning an award into new business
  3. 3Panel: leadership, culture and keeping good people
  4. 4Media and PR clinic for shortlisted businesses
  5. 5Ceremony Part II — flagship categories
  6. 6Gala dinner and entertainment
  7. 7Winners’ announcement and trophy presentation
  8. 8After-party, photographs and closing remarks
05Who You'll Meet

The room is the whole value chain

Around 600 guests across the two days — finalists, their teams, their advisers, their funders and the people who write about them.

Founders & entrepreneurs
SME owners and directors
Corporate and enterprise leaders
Marketing, brand and comms teams
Investors, funders and lenders
Accountants and financial advisers
Legal and professional advisers
HR and people leaders
Agencies and consultancies
Technology and startup founders
Local authorities and public bodies
Chambers, trade bodies and associations
Press, media and content partners
Charity and community leaders
06the city's Moment

Why these awards, why now

A market the world watches

Businesses here compete on an international stage. Recognition earned in this room carries weight well beyond it.

Recognition that opens doors

A shortlist or a win is third-party proof — the kind that shortens sales conversations and settles procurement questions.

Independent, transparent judging

An external panel, published criteria and scored entries. Nobody buys a trophy here.

Your people deserve the spotlight

Awards nights are the rare moment when the team that did the work stands under the lights and gets thanked publicly.

Proof that outlasts advertising

A campaign runs out. A badge on your site, your emails and your bids keeps working all year.

Partnerships that outlast the night

Finalists, sponsors and judges stay connected through the wider awards community long after the ceremony ends.

07Make Your Move

Claim your place. Be seen. Be remembered.

This is the night ambition, hard work and recognition finally meet in the same room. Where good businesses become known ones — and the people behind them get their moment.

Free to enter · Takes 10 minutes · No payment, ever

08The Venue

Why the city

the city is where ambition, capital and talent already meet — which makes it the right place to recognise the businesses doing it best.

Parking

On-site and nearby parking available for guests arriving by car.

Rail & air

Well connected by rail and within easy reach of the main airports.

Accessible

Step-free access throughout, with accessible seating on request.

Hotels

Adjoining and nearby hotels for guests travelling in for the ceremony.

09International

Invited countries and business delegations

Businesses and trade delegations from across the world are invited to attend, nominate and partner — bringing an international dimension to the room.

UAE
USA
India
Canada
Australia
Singapore
Ireland
Portugal
Spain
Greece
Türkiye
Germany
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Italy
Poland
Denmark
Austria
Cyprus
Malaysia
Japan
New Zealand
South Africa
Nigeria
Kuwait
Mauritius
Brazil

Country participation is subject to confirmation and mutual agreement.

10The Organiser

Run by B2B Growth Hub Limited

We believe businesses grow faster through direct contact than through marketing spend alone. My Annual Awards exists to put the right people in the same room and give the ones doing exceptional work the recognition that follows them for years.

The ceremony

the city — venue to be confirmed

Corporate office

Level 18, 40 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AB, United Kingdom

International reach

India · UAE · Portugal · Spain · Singapore · Canada · Australia · Greece · Türkiye · USA

11Partnership Packages

Three tiers, one partnership

Every tier works before, during and after the ceremony — because visibility that stops at the door isn't worth paying for.

Headline tier

Palladium

Headline Partner

Investment on application

Before the ceremony

  • Headline billing across all pre-event marketing
  • Named partner of the flagship award category
  • Logo lock-up on the site, emails and entry pages
  • First choice of ceremony table and stand position

On the night

  • Opening keynote or welcome address slot
  • Present the flagship award on stage
  • Host the VIP and finalists’ reception
  • Largest premium stand and full VIP pass allocation

After the event

  • Headline billing in all post-event coverage
  • Full attendee and engagement insight report
  • First refusal on the same tier next year

Platinum

Category Partner

Investment on application

Before the ceremony

  • Platinum partner status across event marketing
  • Sponsorship of a named theme or award category
  • Logo placement on the site and campaign emails

On the night

  • Large stand in a prime position
  • Speaking slot within the programme
  • Present your sponsored category on stage
  • Branding across your sponsored theme

After the event

  • Named in the post-event report and coverage
  • Attendee overview and engagement summary
  • Preferential renewal terms for next year

Diamond

Supporting Partner

Investment on application

Before the ceremony

  • Partner listing on the official website
  • Logo placement across selected campaigns
  • Inclusion in the group partner announcement

On the night

  • Stand in a strong floor position
  • Branded feature placement at the ceremony
  • Exhibitor and VIP pass allocation

After the event

  • Listed in the post-event report
  • Thank-you feature across social channels
  • Early booking access for next year

Sponsorship is subject to availability and written agreement.

12Sponsorship

Attractive sponsorship opportunities across the ceremony

Elevate your brand

Align your name with excellence, in front of an audience that already respects the businesses on stage.

Exclusive access

Sit with finalists, judges and decision-makers rather than chasing them afterwards.

Showcase what you do

Demonstrate your product or service to a room that has arrived ready to talk business.

Visibility that lasts

Press coverage, photography and year-round promotion carry your brand well past the night itself.

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