Honouring the region's top-tier talent

At Enterprise Works we champion our region as a vibrant and ambitious location which is a great place for anyone from any community to start, grow and scale their business. 

From leading university research to pioneering creative start-ups, the region's enterprise scene is growing by the day.

The Enterprise Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in business growth, leadership, community engagement, innovation, inclusivity, and purpose-driven profitability. By honouring exceptional businesses and individuals, the Enterprise Awards aim to inspire and encourage excellence across industries while fostering positive societal impact.

This is your invitation to mix with some of York’s brightest minds, and learn more about their contributions to the local and wider UK economy, from sparks of ideas to trailblazing companies.

Our award categories are:

• Outstanding Business Growth (sponsored by Crombie Wilkinson)
• Transformational Leader Award (sponsored by The Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York)
• Community Changemaker Award (sponsored by LNER)
• One to Watch Award (supported by Barclays Eagle Labs)
• Inclusive Business Award (sponsored by Bridge Employment Law)
• Purpose Driving Profit Award (sponsored by Nestlé)

See the 2024 shortlist here

Be part of the Enterprise Awards

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