Barclays Entrepreneur Awards
In their tenth year of the awards, Barclays continues to celebrate entrepreneurs who are committed to disrupting the status quo and driving innovation, who consistently support communities and the wider economy.
You can nominate your own business as well as others who’ve demonstrated the passion and skills that have turned unique visions into reality.
See our 2025 categories:
- Start Up Award - This category recognises entrepreneurs who have started new, fast-growing businesses
- High Growth Company Award - This category recognises entrepreneurs who have achieved year-on-year growth and/or market traction
- Scale Up Company Award - This category recognises entrepreneurs who have achieved notable growth and market success
- Innovation in AI Award - This category recognises entrepreneurs who have fast-growing AI businesses
- Innovation in Climate Tech Award - This category recognises entrepreneurs whose companies are innovating to address climate change and work towards net zero
- Innovation in Fintech - This category recognises entrepreneurs who are transforming financial services through innovative, scalable and impactful fintech solutions
- Innovation in Games Award - This category celebrates games companies that have not only embraced change in an industry that’s constantly evolving, but actively sought to revolutionise the entire landscape
- Innovation in Health and Life Sciences - This category recognises entrepreneurs whose companies have developed new and emerging technology that’s designed to solve some of society’s biggest healthcare challenges
- Breaking Barriers Award - This category recognises entrepreneurs from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds who have overcome significant barriers to build successful businesses
- Serial Entrepreneur Award - This category recognises an individual who excels in launching and managing multiple ventures or business exits, and who embodies innovation, resilience, and leadership excellence.
Submit your nomination by 23:59 on Monday, 30 June. Terms and conditions apply