The SME Essex Business Awards recognise the ambition, resilience and achievement of small and medium-sized businesses across the county — from sole traders to scale-ups.

The SME Essex Business Awards shine a light on the county’s most enterprising businesses — those driving growth, supporting their communities and setting the standard for their industries.

Open to any business based in Essex, or conducting a significant amount of its business there, with fewer than 250 employees. Winners join an established network of Essex’s most respected companies and go on to represent the county at the SME National Business Awards.

Pre-launch — now accepting

Wed 24 Feb 2027, 3pm

To be confirmed

Date & venue TBC

Entries are submitted online via our official entry form — no site visits, no hard copies required.