We've made it to September! For lots of people it's back to school time, and back to routine, as we move into the final quarter of the year.
No matter where you are in your awards journey, now is the perfect time to stop and reflect on the year so far (what have you achieved in your business, and in your awards?) and start planning for the new year.
There are still some great awards programmes currently open for entry, each of them giving you the chance for some early recognition in 2026.
If you've been considering how awards can help you achieve your business goals and have not yet taken the plunge, now is the time to get started…
Awards open now!
National Coaching Awards
The National Coaching Awards, organised by Paseda360, are focussed on celebrating real impact. Whether you’ve worked with a life-changing coach or you are one, the awards shine a light on the coaches creating true transformation.
The National Coaching Awards are about more than just the trophies. Paseda360 believe coaching should change lives, not just check boxes. Which is why their awards focus on real stories, authentic impact, and human transformation.
Deadline: 28 September 2025
Business Brilliance Awards
These awards recognise organisations and individuals who demonstrate excellence in innovation, leadership, growth, and sustainability. From pioneering start-ups to established enterprises, the Business Brilliance Awards highlight the creativity, dedication, and excellence that drive the global business community forward.
With a range of categories covering various aspects of business success, including leadership, customer service, and international expansion, these awards provide a platform to honour those who set new standards of brilliance in their respective fields.
Deadline: 10 October 2025
UK Customer Satisfaction Awards
The Institute of Customer Services UK Customer Satisfaction Awards recognise and celebrate the individuals and organisations consistently demonstrating service excellence. They are an opportunity for your organisation to gain recognition, enhance your reputation and celebrate the hard work of your teams.
UK Customer Satisfaction Awards are free to enter and open to all, member finalists receive one free place to the Awards ceremony, non-member finalists receive one free place with purchase of one or more additional places. Free places are limited to one maximum per organisation.
Deadline: 17 October 2025
edie Awards
The UK’s largest corporate sustainability awards scheme has undergone a major revamp for 2026, with a new panel of expert judges and a raft of new categories added, including an all-new AI-focused Award reflecting the increasing use of artificial intelligence to accelerate climate action.
23 edie Awards categories can be entered into, with ESG Strategy of the Year, Staff Engagement & Upskilling Initiative of the Year, and the AI in ESG Award among the new and refreshed categories added for 2026.
Deadline: 31 October 2025
The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service recognise the achievements of contact center, customer service, business development and sales professionals worldwide.
There are more than 150 categories to choose from, including ‘Achievement in Customer Experience‘, ‘Global Sales Team of the Year‘ and ‘Best Customer Feedback Strategy‘.
Early bird deadline: 5 November 2025
Deadline: 4 December 2025
Need our support?
We are currently taking on a limited number of new clients to support them on their awards journey.
If you would like to increase your chances of success at these awards – or any others, of course – we would love to hear from you. Just click HERE to book your free awards discovery call.
