Refer a candidate for the 2027 BBBAwards

The Black British Business Awards shine a spotlight on trailblazing Black professionals and entrepreneurs who are driving change, breaking barriers and re-defining success across multiple, industry sectors. Finalists and winners of the Awards are visionaries, innovators and leaders making an undeniable impact in business and beyond.

If you know someone who’s brilliance and achievements deserve to be recognised – perhaps that person is you! – now is the time to put a name forward.

Nominate a Rising Star or Senior Leader today and help us honour and celebrate the individuals who are powering progress and reaching new heights in business.

A Black professional who demonstrates exceptional performance in their business or sector, a leader amongst their peers and exceeding expectation as a culture carrier – the one to watch. 

An outstanding Black senior executive with at least 10 years of relevant experience who is recognised by industry observers as an expert in their field. A senior manager operating at a strategic level in their business, leading significant populations, projects, budgets and/or product lines. A role model, inspiration and game changer.

This category includes all media, design, performance art, publishing and advertising industries.

This category celebrates individuals who are operating their own business or social enterprise for over 18 months as of 17 June 2026.

This category includes banks, brokers, payment services, insurance companies, credit card funds and regulators.

This category includes professionals across fashion design, styling, modelling, cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and luxury beauty.

This category includes law, accounting, management consultancy, and in-house professionals.

This category includes professionals working in retail, e-commerce, travel, leisure, food service, and hospitality.

This category includes professionals across software, data, AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. As well as professionals and innovators in scientific research, pharmaceuticals, engineering, environmental sustainability, and related technical disciplines.