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SBBEA Awards 2026
The SBBEA will take place on Friday 28th August.
The SBBEA will take place on
Friday 28th August.
The Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards are the annual business awards for all Scottish Borders businesses, run by the Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce.
The awards allow local businesses and organisations of all sizes and sectors to be recognised for the contribution they make to the Scottish Borders economy and community.
The awards are free to enter and conclude with a sparkling evening of celebration.
The Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards are the annual business awards for all Scottish Borders businesses, run by the Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce.
The awards allow local businesses and organisations of all sizes and sectors to be recognised for the contribution they make to the Scottish Borders economy and community.
The awards are free to enter and conclude with a sparkling evening of celebration.
Open to Members and Non-members
The Awards evening is an excellent way to celebrate your business’s success and a great way to reward employees, clients, suppliers and customers.
Join us for a superb evening of great food, excellent networking opportunities and followed by first-rate live music.
SBBEA 2026 Categories
SBBEA 2026
Categories
Vote now for your favourite Borders businesses.
Community Impact Award
Do you make a difference in your community? This award celebrates businesses and individuals who create a meaningful and positive impact on their community and the lives of others.
Community Impact Award
Do you make a difference in your community? This award celebrates businesses and individuals who create a meaningful and positive impact on their community and the lives of others.
Environmental Impact Award
Do you make a positive environmental impact? This award celebrates businesses and individuals in the Scottish Borders taking meaningful steps to reduce their environmental footprint.
Environmental Impact Award
Do you make a positive environmental impact? This award celebrates businesses and individuals in the Scottish Borders taking meaningful steps to reduce their environmental footprint.
Food & Drink Producer of the Year
Do you champion Scottish Borders produce? This award celebrates outstanding businesses in agriculture, agri-business, and food production that help drive the region’s vibrant food and drink sector.
Food & Drink Producer of the Year
Do you champion Scottish Borders produce? This award celebrates outstanding businesses in agriculture, agri-business, and food production that help drive the region’s vibrant food and drink sector.
Innovation in Business
Do you drive innovation in your field? This award celebrates businesses and individuals introducing new ideas, technologies, or processes that push their industry forward.
Innovation in Business
Do you drive innovation in your field? This award celebrates businesses and individuals introducing new ideas, technologies, or processes that push their industry forward.
New Business of the Year
Do you run a new business? This award celebrates start-ups in the Scottish Borders under three years old that have successfully turned an idea into a thriving venture.
New Business of the Year
Do you run a new business? This award celebrates start-ups in the Scottish Borders under three years old that have successfully turned an idea into a thriving venture.
SME Business of the Year
Do you run a growing business? This award celebrates SMEs in the Scottish Borders with 11 to 250 employees that show strong growth, solid performance, and a clear understanding of their market.
SME Business of the Year
Do you run a growing business? This award celebrates SMEs in the Scottish Borders with 11 to 250 employees that show strong growth, solid performance, and a clear understanding of their market.
Borders Favourite Business
Celebrate businesses across the Scottish Borders. Public votes will select one winner from each district, and our judges will choose the overall winner based on impact, nominations, and presence.
Borders Favourite Business
Celebrate businesses across the Scottish Borders. Public votes will select one winner from each district, and our judges will choose the overall winner based on impact, nominations, and presence.
DYW Business of the Year
Do you inspire young people? This award celebrates businesses in the Scottish Borders that engage, support, and mentor youth, helping them develop skills, values, and positive habits.
DYW Business of the Year
Do you inspire young people? This award celebrates businesses in the Scottish Borders that engage, support, and mentor youth, helping them develop skills, values, and positive habits.
Family Business of the Year
Do you run a family business? This award celebrates family-run businesses in the Scottish Borders that demonstrate success, resilience, and sustainability.
Family Business of the Year
Do you run a family business? This award celebrates family-run businesses in the Scottish Borders that demonstrate success, resilience, and sustainability.
High Growth Business of the Year
Do you drive growth? This award celebrates businesses in the Scottish Borders that have achieved remarkable growth in sales, profit, market share, jobs, or international trade, with a clear plan for sustainable success.
High Growth Business of the Year
Do you drive growth? This award celebrates businesses in the Scottish Borders that have achieved remarkable growth in sales, profit, market share, jobs, or international trade, with a clear plan for sustainable success.
Manufacturing Business of the Year
Do you excel in manufacturing? This award celebrates businesses in the Scottish Borders that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and strong performance in the manufacturing sector.
Manufacturing Business of the Year
Do you excel in manufacturing? This award celebrates businesses in the Scottish Borders that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and strong performance in the manufacturing sector.
Large Business of the Year
Do you lead a large business? This award celebrates companies in the Scottish Borders with 251 or more employees that show sustained growth, strong performance, and market expertise.
Large Business of the Year
Do you lead a large business? This award celebrates companies in the Scottish Borders with 251 or more employees that show sustained growth, strong performance, and market expertise.
Micro Business of the Year
Do you run a small business making a big impact? This award celebrates micro businesses in the Scottish Borders with fewer than 10 employees, including sole traders, that go above and beyond.
Micro Business of the Year
Do you run a small business making a big impact? This award celebrates micro businesses in the Scottish Borders with fewer than 10 employees, including sole traders, that go above and beyond.
SBBEA 2026 Categories
Vote now for your favourite Borders businesses.
Borders Favourite Business
Celebrate businesses across the Scottish Borders. Public votes will select one winner from each district, and our judges will choose the overall winner based on impact, nominations, and presence.
Community Impact Award
Do you make a difference in your community? This award celebrates businesses and individuals who create a meaningful and positive impact on their community and the lives of others.
DYW Business of the Year
Do you inspire young people? This award celebrates businesses in the Scottish Borders that engage, support, and mentor youth, helping them develop skills, values, and positive habits.
Environmental Impact Award
Do you make a positive environmental impact? This award celebrates businesses and individuals in the Scottish Borders taking meaningful steps to reduce their environmental footprint.
Family Business of the Year
Do you run a family business? This award celebrates family-run businesses in the Scottish Borders that demonstrate success, resilience, and sustainability.
Food & Drink Producer of the Year
Do you champion Scottish Borders produce? This award celebrates outstanding businesses in agriculture, agri-business, and food production that help drive the region’s vibrant food and drink sector.
High Growth Business of the Year
Do you drive growth? This award celebrates businesses in the Scottish Borders that have achieved remarkable growth in sales, profit, market share, jobs, or international trade, with a clear plan for sustainable success.
Innovation in Business
Do you drive innovation in your field? This award celebrates businesses and individuals introducing new ideas, technologies, or processes that push their industry forward.
Manufacturing Business of the Year
Do you excel in manufacturing? This award celebrates businesses in the Scottish Borders that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and strong performance in the manufacturing sector.
New Business of the Year
Do you run a new business? This award celebrates start-ups in the Scottish Borders under three years old that have successfully turned an idea into a thriving venture.
Large Business of the Year
Do you lead a large business? This award celebrates companies in the Scottish Borders with 251 or more employees that show sustained growth, strong performance, and market expertise.
SME Business of the Year
Do you run a growing business? This award celebrates SMEs in the Scottish Borders with 11 to 250 employees that show strong growth, solid performance, and a clear understanding of their market.
Micro Business of the Year
Do you run a small business making a big impact? This award celebrates micro businesses in the Scottish Borders with fewer than 10 employees, including sole traders, that go above and beyond.
Key Dates and Timeline
Here are the key dates and deadlines for SBBEA 2026, subject to change, to help you plan your entry, sponsorship, or attendance.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate excellence, connect with the Borders business community, and raise your profile at the Borders Chamber Business Awards!
31/03/2026
Category Nominations Open
31/03/2026
Category Nominations Open
31/03/2026
Borders Favourite Business – Nominations Open
31/03/2026
Borders Favourite Business – Nominations Open
01/05/2026
Tickets on Sale
01/05/2026
Tickets on Sale
29/06/2026 - 12 Noon
Category Nominations Close
29/06/2026 - 12 Noon
Category Nominations Close
06/07/2026
Shortlist Announced
06/07/2026
Shortlist Announced
13/07/2026
Borders Favourite Business – Nominations Close
13/07/2026
Borders Favourite Business – Nominations Close
15/07/2026
Borders Favourite Business – District Winners Announced
15/07/2026
Borders Favourite Business – District Winners Announced
Friday 28th August 2026
Friday 28th August 2026
Friday 28th August 2026
SBBEA Awards Queries
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SBBEA Awards Queries
For any communications or queries related to the SBBEA awards, please email us directly.
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