Small Business of the Year
The Small Business of the Year category celebrates the outstanding achievements of small businesses that are making a big impact. Whether you’re a growing start-up, a well-established company, or a family-run enterprise, this award recognises businesses with fewer than 50 employees that have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and resilience. This is your chance to showcase your hard work, gain well-earned recognition, and elevate your business within the Barnsley and Rotherham business community.
What We’re Looking For
The awards provide a platform to tell your success story, highlight your innovation, and demonstrate the impact you’ve made in the local economy. Beyond the prestige, it’s a chance to boost team morale by celebrating the dedication and passion that drives your business forward.
It’s also a fantastic way to raise your profile, attract new opportunities, and connect with like-minded businesses, investors, and potential partners. Whether you have experienced significant growth, introduced pioneering ideas, or made a meaningful contribution to the community, this award is your moment to shine.
Demonstrable Business Growth & Success
We want to see evidence of sustainable growth, whether that’s an increase in revenue, market share, customer base, or new job creation. Show how your business has evolved and strengthened over time.
Innovation, Creativity & Adaptability
Tell us how your business has embraced change, developed innovative solutions, or introduced new products, services, or processes that have set you apart from the competition.
Commitment to the Local Economy & Community Impact
We’re looking for businesses that actively support the Barnsley and Rotherham region, whether through local partnerships, job creation, sustainability efforts, or social responsibility initiatives.
Strong Leadership, Strategy & Future Vision
A clear business strategy, leadership excellence, and a vision for long-term success are key to this award. We want to hear about your ambitions, challenges you’ve overcome, and your roadmap for continued growth and success.
Sponsorship Opportunity
Join us in celebrating excellence in business by sponsoring the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Award. As a sponsor, your brand will be showcased alongside the most innovative and successful companies, gaining unparalleled exposure to industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers.