Entrepreneur & Small Business Champion Award (2026)

Application form

Entrepreneur & Small Business Champion Award
Celebrates outstanding entrepreneurs or SMEs* that demonstrate strong growth, innovation, and leadership while actively contributing to the Franco-British business ecosystem.

* Open to business fewer than 250 employees, annual turnover not exceeding £44 million

Criteria:
• Business growth or disruptive value proposition
• Entrepreneurial vision and leadership
• Innovation in products, services, or business model
• Contribution to the local or sector ecosystem

• Resilience and adaptability

🌟Bonus: Engagement with and contribution to the Franco-British business community (e.g. trade, partnerships, or ecosystem development)

ℹ️ Submitting the same project for the same award in multiple years is not allowed.
Winners from 2025 are encouraged to apply for a different award with a new project.
SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Company name*
Website*
The company is headquartered in*

United KingdomFrance
The company operates in*

United Kingdom onlyFrance onlyBoth France and the UK
Contact name*

First NameLast Name
Contact job title*
Contact email address*
example@example.com
Business sector*
(5 words max)
Describe your business*

(80 words max)0/80
Number of employees worldwide*

0 to 910 to 49
Your logo (high res)*

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SECTION 2 - YOUR APPLICATION
What makes your business unique? How do you differentiate yourself from competitors in terms of growth, innovation, and leadership?*

(200 words max)0/200
What specific market need or gap does your product or service address, and what key problem does it solve for your customers or the wider market?*

(150 words max)0/150
Please describe your key achievements and milestones to date, and highlight what you are most proud of in your business journey, particularly in terms of growth, innovation, or impact within the Franco-British ecosystem.*

(150 words max)0/150
Describe your plans for the medium and long-term (further developments, international expansion, growth, etc.)*

(150 words max)0/150
SECTION 3 - VIDEO
Please include a short video pitch in English (maximum 3 minutes), recorded on a mobile phone. Corporate videos are not permitted. Add ONE link to your preferred video below.*
SECTION 4 - HOW DID YOU HEAR FROM US?
Select the channel that best describes how you heard about the Franco-British Business Awards*
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Application form

SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

SECTION 2 - YOUR APPLICATION

SECTION 3 - VIDEO

SECTION 4 - HOW DID YOU HEAR FROM US?