Small Business OTY - City Centre Initiative

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺, 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁!

You don’t need a thousand employees to make a massive difference. If your business has fewer than 50 staff members but is punching well above its weight, this is your moment!

The 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 celebrates the heartbeat of our local economy. We’re looking for the teams that are growing fast, thinking big, and proving that “small” is just a size, not a limit.

What makes a winner?

Growth: Scaling up and hitting those ambitious milestones.

Innovation: Solving industry problems with fresh ideas.

Community: Making a real, positive impact on the people around you.

If your small business is doing big things, we want to see you on that stage!

This award is proudly sponsored by the 2026 Media Partner, Bauer Media – home of Downtown Radio and Cool FM

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Performance: Provide a snapshot of your business growth and the key drivers that helped you achieve it.

Resilience: Give examples of how your business has navigated challenges using unique or innovative methods.

Ethics & Relationships: How does your organization prioritize ethical standards and maintain positive connections with everyone from staff to suppliers?

Futureproofing: Share your approach to long-term planning and how you maintain consistency in a changing market.

Entry Confirmation

I confirm that my business has been operational for at least 12 months from the point of making my entry.