Just days left to take part in Business Excellence Awards
Published: Monday 22 June 2026
There are just a few days left for businesses to apply for the 2026 Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards.
The closing date for all applications is Friday 26 June. Details of all categories and how to apply are on the Lanarkshire Business Awards website.
Hosted by South and North Lanarkshire Councils, the awards celebrate and promote the success and achievements of local businesses. The Lanarkshire awards are one of Scotland’s longest running business awards. This year’s awards are sponsored by Albert Bartlett.
The awards are open to all Lanarkshire businesses and social enterprises across all sectors and are free to enter.
Companies can apply for up to two categories.
The categories are:
- Lanarkshire’s Best Business (0-25 employees) – sponsored by Clyde Gateway
- Lanarkshire’s Best Business (26 employees or more) – sponsored by UKSE
- Lanarkshire’s Most Innovative Business – sponsored by Fusion Assets
- Lanarkshire Community Impact Award – sponsorship available
- Lanarkshire Green Business Award – sponsorship available
- Lanarkshire Employer of the Year– sponsored by North Lanarkshire’s Working and South Lanarkshire Works
- Excellence in Customer Service – sponsorship available
- Excellence in Marketing & Engagement Award – sponsorship available
South Lanarkshire Council’s Head of Enterprise and Sustainable Development, Alison Brown, said: “I would encourage businesses across Lanarkshire who haven’t already applied to do so before this Friday’s deadline.
“This is your opportunity to showcase your achievements, raise your profile, and celebrate what makes your business stand out across Lanarkshire.”
Winners of all categories will be announced at the awards dinner on Friday 30 October at the Radstone Hotel near Larkhall. Tickets go on sale in June.
Anyone interested in the remaining sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Awards Team. The image above shows the 2025 winners.
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