
The Awards
Creative/Digital & Innovation
Please explain your innovation, creative approach, or digital expertise and the impact it has had on your business, customers, or clients. Include any examples of growth, successful campaigns, technical excellence, or market impact
Small Business (Up to 50 employees)
Please explain how your business has grown, including leadership, business performance, improvements made and any challenges you have successfully overcome
Best Family Business
Please explain how family values have shaped your business, how decisions are made and how you balance family and business interests. Include details of growth, achievements, challenges overcome, and future plans for the next generation.
Sustainable and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Business of the Year - Countywide award
Please explain how your business has embedded sustainability and ESG into its operations, culture and future plans, including any environmental or community impact achieved
Customer Service
Please explain your approach to customer service, how you maintain high standards across your team, and the impact this has had on customer satisfaction and business success. Include examples of customer feedback where possible.
Medium Business (Over 50 employees) - Countywide award
Please explain your business growth and achievements over the past 12 months. Include leadership, customer engagement, staff development, business improvements and how you measure success.
Best Construction Business
Open to all construction and building companies. Please explain what makes your business stand out in the construction industry. Include examples of project delivery, innovation, sustainability, company culture, growth and your future vision for the business.
AHM Occupational Health & Wellbeing Award - Countywide award
This award recognises a Kent employer with a strong and active approach to health, safety and wellbeing that is embedded in their culture. Judges are looking for evidence that staff wellbeing is valued at all levels of the business and supported through clear actions, policies, and initiatives that go beyond minimum requirements where possible.
Start up (3 years old max.)
Please tell us about your business journey so far, including your growth, any key successes, challenges overcome and what makes your business stand out in the market
Business Woman of the year
Please explain how you have made a positive impact within your business or industry through leadership, innovation, determination and support for others or the wider community.
Best Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism, Best Food and Drink Producer
Please explain how your business delivers an outstanding customer experience, supports the local community and continues to grow or innovate within your sector.




