Following the announcement of this year’s top 100 rankings, the focus now turns to the EB100 Celebration and Awards Evening on Wednesday, 11th March 2026, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s. The event will bring together founders, senior leaders and partners from across the SME community to celebrate the achievements of Britain’s most ambitious businesses.
The EB100 Awards exist to champion excellence. Each category recognises organisations driving measurable impact, shaping their industries and raising the bar for what modern SME success looks like.
2026 Award Categories and Shortlists
TikTok Exceptional Performance of the Year
Recognising SMEs that have delivered exceptional growth, resilience and business impact over the past 12 months.
BlueZeon, Corporate & Sporting Events, CubeLogic, de Novo Solutions, Energy Solutions, Hair Syrup, IDM Energy Limited, Logika Group, Nathaniel Carter & McSkelly, Auctioneers, Routd Technology, Serve Legal, Spotless Water, Study Write Ltd, Time Etc
British Business Bank Start Up of the Year
Celebrating early-stage businesses demonstrating strong traction, innovation and industry impact.
Trinity Bridge, The Vegan Patty Lady, Syrvi AI, SIMSINLIFTS, Routd Technology, Marriott Communications, Innovisual Digital Marketing Agency, Hello Social Avenue, HEALTHBOTICS, Get Better, Genous, Experienz Limited, Earlybird, Dot Dot Creative Ltd, Aluminium Fire Systems Ltd
Cisco Innovation of the Year
Highlighting SMEs using technology and forward thinking ideas to unlock scalable growth.
Askew Brook, Carter Consultancy, Earlybird, Finspector, Go Live Data, HCG, LatentBridge, Logika Group, Prsnt, Routd Technology, SIMSINLIFTS, Study Write Ltd, The Power Within Training & Development, Time etc Limited, U Offer Global
Alight Media Diversity and Inclusion of the Year
Recognising businesses creating inclusive cultures and championing equal opportunity.
Authentic Achievements, Clan Gordon Letting Agents, Delamere Manor Events, Diversify Education and Communities CIC, Hello Social Avenue, Learning Pro, Lovehands Care Services Ltd, Onepoint Consulting Ltd, Study Write Ltd, Sweet Lounge Group, The Cheeky Panda, TOTFest Festival LTD, Uoffer Global, Urban Paws Agency, WANDER
AdSmart Sustainability of the Year
Honouring SMEs embedding sustainability into strategy and long term growth.
CABINZERO, Bates Product Design, Cotswold Fayre, Energy Solutions, Experienz Limited, Genous, IDM Energy Limited, Laceeze Defiance, MagicTree Superfoods, Movar Limited, Sidrameshwar Cloth Stores, Spotless Water, The Cheeky Panda, Vending Sense
Vistage SME Leadership of the Year
Celebrating leaders driving performance, culture and commercial success.
Abbey House Dental, de Novo Solutions, Evolved Business Support, Get Better, Hair Syrup, Logika Group, Marriott Communications, Movar Limited, Must Have Ideas, Precision Management Consulting, Serve Legal, Sweet Lounge Group, The Book Publicist, The Power Within Training & Development, WANDER
Moneypenny Customer Service of the Year
Recognising SMEs delivering exceptional customer experience and service excellence.
AY&J Solicitors, Go Live Data, IDM Energy Limited, Lovehands Care Services, Rhotic Media, Serve Legal, Spotless Water, Study Write Ltd, The Book Publicist, The DM Lab, The Poplars Inn, The Secret Garden Glamping, Time etc Limited, Urban Paws Agency, Vending Sense
Our Brand Director, Scott English, said: “The EB100 Awards celebrate the ambition and innovation that define the UK’s SME community. This year’s shortlisted businesses have demonstrated outstanding leadership and performance, reinforcing the critical role SMEs play in driving economic growth.”
Winners will be announced live on 11th March 2026 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s. Good luck!
You can explore the full EB100 rankings here. https://elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk/eb100-winners
