Good News! We’ve Extended the Nomination Deadline 🎉
The Chamber team is delighted to announce that the nomination period for the Business Excellence Awards 2026Â has been extended until 9th October, giving you even more time to nominate your business and showcase its achievements.
The Business Excellence Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements, innovation, and resilience of businesses across our region.
Whether you are a start-up, a growing enterprise, or an established organisation, submitting a nomination is a valuable opportunity to showcase your success and gain well-deserved recognition.
Download the Business Excellence Awards 2026 Pack
Why Enter the Business Excellence Awards?
Celebrate Your Success
Take the opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the achievements, innovation, and dedication that have driven your business forward. Recognition can boost morale across your team and highlight the positive impact your organisation has made.
Enhance Your Credibility
Being shortlisted or winning an award adds prestige to your brand and strengthens your reputation. Independent recognition demonstrates excellence and helps build trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
Benchmark Your Business
The nomination process encourages you to assess your performance, achievements, and progress. It provides a valuable opportunity to measure your success against industry standards and identify areas for future growth.
Inspire Others
By sharing your story, you can inspire fellow businesses and entrepreneurs, contributing to a thriving business community that values innovation, ambition, and excellence.
Connect with the Business Community
The awards bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and key decision-makers from across the region. It is an excellent opportunity to expand your network, build meaningful relationships, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
Don't miss your chance to be recognised among the region's leading businesses.
How can you enter the Business Excellence Awards?
The nominations process is straightforward. Download the criteria for your chosen award from the options below.
Each award has different nomination criteria, but all submissions are limited to a maximum of 1,000 words, excluding any supporting evidence.
Nominations must be submitted to teams@wlchamber.com by the new deadline of 9th October 2026.
Open to all West Lothian businesses, categories include:
Micro & Small Business Of The Year
Medium & Large Business Of The Year
Environmental Champion
Shona Sibbald Woman In Business Award
Business Changemaker Under 30
Community Impact
Innovation Through Technology
DYW Regional Employer Award
Nominations close on Friday 9th October and can be submitted to team@wlchamber.com
Do you have a question about the Business Excellence Awards?
Contact the chamber team on team@wlchamber.com
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There are still available award packages available, please contact nicole@wlchamber.com to discuss the options available.
