The Business + Culture Awards 2026

Now in its third year, the Business + Culture Awards has quickly become one of Birmingham’s most anticipated celebration evenings. And after two fantastic sell-out events, we’re incredibly excited to bring the city together once again for 2026.

From business and entrepreneurship to culture, creativity and community impact, this is an evening dedicated to recognising the people, organisations and projects helping shape our city’s future.

Join us at Millennium Point for a vibrant, relaxed and unforgettable celebration evening. A chance to unwind, connect and champion everything that makes Birmingham brilliant.

This is not your typical formal awards night.

Think great people, city pride, music, street food, laughter, photo booths, networking and good energy, all wrapped around an inspiring awards ceremony in the stunning Millennium Point auditorium.

Whether you come to celebrate your team, support the charity, meet new people, or simply enjoy a brilliant night out in Birmingham, this evening is all about bringing the city together.

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The evening includes

• Welcome drinks & relaxed networking

• Street food vouchers and casual dining vibe

• Music, entertainment and photo booths

• Awards ceremony in the auditorium

• Celebration, cheering and city storytelling

• Networking after the awards

• Charity raffle on the night

• Home time by 11:45pm

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Dress code

Smart casual

Dress to impress if you’d like, but the overall feel is relaxed, welcoming and fun.

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Award Categories

Business

1. Employer of the Year
2. Retail + Hospitality Excellence Award
3. Business Growth Award
4. Independent Business of the Year
5. AI + Tech Innovation Award
6. Entrepreneur of the Year
7. Marketing, Media + Digital Business of the Year

Culture

8. Sports Club of the Year
9. Film + Media Creative Project of the Year
10. Music + Performance Excellence Award
11. Community Impact Award
12. Cultural Festival/Event of the Year
13. Birmingham Heritage Award
14. Lifetime Achievement Award

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Nominations now open

Nominate yourself, your team, a business, a project or someone making a real difference across Birmingham.

NOMINATE HERE TODAY!!!

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Celebration with purpose

As well as celebrating brilliant people and organisations across Birmingham, this evening is also about raising as much money as possible for a brilliant local charity.

Every ticket, every raffle prize and every donation on the night helps support the Lord Mayor of Birmingham’s Charity, funding local causes and projects making a genuine difference across our city.

Come and celebrate Birmingham with us, and help build a more connected and confident Birmingham.

Let's do this.