Spooky season is here. But missed award opportunities? That’s a genuinely scary thought.
October is the perfect time to look back at what your business, teams and people have achieved in 2026 and ask whether those achievements are getting the recognition they deserve.
Several prestigious awards are open now, with key November deadlines approaching. Here are five worth having on your radar.
Gatwick Diamond Business Awards
The Gatwick Diamond Business Awards celebrate outstanding businesses and people operating within the Gatwick Diamond economic area.
With categories recognising areas including innovation, customer service, environmental performance and overall business excellence, they’re a strong opportunity for established businesses wanting to strengthen their reputation and showcase their achievements.
Deadline: 13th November 2026
BIG Innovation Awards
Got an innovation so good it’s frightening?
The BIG Innovation Awards, run by the Business Intelligence Group, recognise innovative organisations, products and people making a meaningful impact. Innovation could mean a new product, service, process or approach. But here’s the important bit: you need to prove its impact. Think about what changed, the problem you solved and the measurable results you’ve achieved.
For fast-growth disruptors in particular, credible third-party recognition for innovation can help reinforce category leadership and give customers, investors and stakeholders another reason to take notice.
Deadline: 27th November 2026
Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service
The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service recognise outstanding achievements across sales, customer service, contact centres and business development worldwide.
With more than 300 categories covering individuals, teams, departments, technology, AI, transformation and innovation, there are plenty of opportunities for high-performing teams to receive valuable external recognition.
For corporate department leaders, that recognition can also provide credible evidence of your team’s impact for leadership conversations, employee engagement and future planning.
ICS Customer Service Awards
The Institute of Customer Service’s UK Customer Satisfaction Awards 2027 celebrate organisations and individuals delivering outstanding customer service, turning great customer outcomes into powerful, independent recognition.
The awards recognise achievements across customer strategy, trust, employee engagement, innovation, technology, customer insight, B2B service and leadership. Entries close on the 16th October 2026, so don’t let your achievements stay hidden in the shadows.
Deadline: 16th October 2026
EDIE Awards 2026
The EDIE Awards celebrate organisations, projects and people leading the way in sustainability, from ESG and the circular economy to innovation, biodiversity and sustainable business. Open to organisations across a wide range of industries and sectors, they offer credible recognition for businesses making a measurable positive impact.
Deadline: 7th November 2026
What Have You Achieved in 2026?
Look back at your strongest results, growth, innovation, customer impact, team achievements and transformation. The things that feel like everyday business to you could be exactly what an independent judging panel wants to recognise.
Because the real horror story is doing something remarkable and letting nobody know about it…..
Ready to Find Your Awards?
Use our FREE Awards Generator to discover verified awards matched to your achievements.
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After all, there’s one thing scarier than entering awards…
Watching your competitors win instead.
