Barclays Entrepreneur Awards 2024

Barclays Entrepreneur Awards

Back for the ninth year, Barclays Entrepreneur Awards celebrate businesses committed to disrupting the status quo, driving innovation and who consistently support communities and the wider economy.

Nominations are now closed, but you can read more about our 2024 finalists.

About the awards

Our awards highlight and recognise entrepreneurs from the UK who are changing their industries, the economy and society in original and positive ways.

We champion innovative business ideas and our awards provide the perfect platform to celebrate some of the UK’s most successful home-grown ventures.

The benefits of being involved:

Increase your network – get access to a community of business leaders, experts and other like-minded entrepreneurs
Be inspired – hear first-hand how others are leading the way and learn from their stories
Get recognition – for you and your business for game-changing contributions to business, industry or society
Boost your profile – create buzz for your business on a national scale.

How it works

If you're a successful nominee, you’ll be contacted by email.

Finalists will be invited to the awards ceremony later this year, where the winner of each category will be announced.

Award categories

Start-up Award, sponsored by Barclays Business Banking

This category recognises entrepreneurs who have started new, fast-growing businesses.

Innovation in Games Award, sponsored by Barclays Games

This award 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 AI Award, sponsored by Visa

This category recognises entrepreneurs who have fast-growing AI businesses.

High-Growth Company Award, sponsored by Propel

This category recognises entrepreneurs who have achieved year-on-year growth and/or market traction.

Innovation in Climate Tech Award, sponsored by Visa

This category recognises entrepreneurs whose companies are innovating to address climate change and work towards net zero.

Business Resilience Award, sponsored by Barclaycard Payments

This category celebrates the unstoppable spirit of entrepreneurs and businesses that have overcome a significant challenge, battled through setbacks, and pushed on to take their business to the next level.

Scale-Up Company Award, sponsored by Propel

This category recognises entrepreneurs who have achieved notable growth and market success.

Innovation in Health and Sciences Award, sponsored by Eagle Labs

This category recognises entrepreneurs whose companies have developed new and emerging technology that’s designed to solve some of society’s biggest healthcare challenges.

Serial Entrepreneur Award, sponsored by Private Bank

This award recognises an individual who excels in launching and managing multiple ventures or business exits, and who embodies innovation, resilience and leadership excellence.

Outstanding Contribution Award, sponsored by Barclays Business Banking

This award is to recognise an individual who’s had a profound impact on the entrepreneurial ecosystem, shaping and influencing the profile and importance of entrepreneurs for the UK and beyond.

The winner will be decided by a judging panel, including representatives from Barclays Business Banking, rather than using nominations.

View previous recipients