1066 Business Awards
Returning in 2027!
The 1066 Business Awards are back for 2027!
Celebrating the outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, and organisations that contribute to the local economy and community spirit in our corner of East Sussex - Hastings and Rother.
The awards will be returning on Friday, 26th February 2027, 9 AM to 12 PM, at the Hastings Centre with a refreshed format!
Free to enter
The chance to gain recognition for your business!
8 categories, 9 awards
Celebrating entrepreneurs, start-ups, growing and established businesses.
A chance to celebrate
Network with other businesses and organisations while supporting local SMEs!
Key dates and information
Award submissions open: 27th July 2026
Entries close: 20th November
Tickets on sale for the event: 4th January 2027
Shortlist announced: 8th January 2027
Awards presentation: Friday 26th February 2027, at the Hastings Centre, TN34 2SA
INTRODUCING THE CATEGORIES
INTRODUCING THE CATEGORIES
Award Submissions are accepted via our online nomination forms below. To prepare your answers we recommend you download our award application template
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Best New Business
Recognising entrepreneurial brilliance
This award honours exceptional startup businesses (less than 3 years old) that have demonstrated unparalleled creativity, resilience, innovation, and impact in their early stages.
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Community Spirit
For businesses and organisations with community at heart
From grassroots support to community-led initiatives, this award celebrates individuals and organisations that make an outstanding contribution to their community, recognising work, actions, and commitment that create a meaningful and lasting positive impact on the people and places around them. To recognise these different forms of contribution, Community Spirit will be presented as two separate awards.
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Customer Excellence
Sponsored by Only Lifts
Setting the standard for service
This award honours organisations that consistently deliver unparalleled service, going above and beyond to set the gold standard for customer satisfaction.
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Employer of the Year
Celebrating exceptional employers
This award celebrates employers who stand out for their unwavering commitment to creating a positive workplace culture, nurturing professional growth, and prioritising the well-being of their workforce.
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Growth Champion
Sponsored by Holland Harper LLP
A tribute to ambition and scale
This award celebrates enterprises that exemplify exceptional growth, sustained success, and remarkable scalability, recognising businesses that have achieved outstanding results in revenue, market share, and overall impact on their industry.
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Lone Ranger
For self-employed professionals, freelancers, and entrepreneurs
This award recognises the tenacity and motivation of business leaders who are the heart and soul of their business, striving for success while doing it solo.
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Sustainability and Innovation Champion
Sponsored by AAK BD Foods
Driving a greener, smarter future
This award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to either advancing sustainability or driving growth through innovation, by celebrating businesses making meaningful progress in reducing their environmental impact and embedding sustainable practices, or those embracing innovation to adapt, evolve, and unlock new growth opportunities.
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Business of the Year
Sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group
The ultimate accolade of the 1066 Business Awards
This award recognises an outstanding business that has set itself apart through superior leadership, consistent growth, and a commitment to excellence across all aspects of its operations, demonstrating exceptional performance, innovation, and impact within its industry and community.
Interested in sponsoring an award at the 1066 Business Awards?
Additional Information:
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Award entries will be open for submission on Monday 27th July 2026. The online application for will be made available on this date. We will also provide a template to help you draft out your responses before submitting.
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Yes! Tickets will be made available to the awards event on Monday 4th January 2027. There will also be a discount for businesses who are members of either Hastings Chamber or Bexhill Chamber.
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If you would like to find out more sponsorship for the awards or within the awards programme, please contact hello@letsdomarketing.co.uk to find out more!
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If you’re an award winner, you’ll gain recognition for being one of the changemakers in the 1066 business community. Alongside bragging rights, you’ll also be presented with an engraved award and gain access to our exclusive award shield badge for display on your website and other marketing materials.
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Yes! We encourage businesses to enter as many awards as they wish. Please fill out each form in the above section to enter your submission.
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You are welcome to nominate another business for the 1066 Business Awards. Please do make them aware of the fact as we will be in contact with them when the shortlist is announced.
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If you are interested in sponsoring an award at the 1066 Business Awards 2027, please contact the team on hello@letsdomarketing.co.uk
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Award sponsors may enter themselves for any other award, except the one in which they are sponsors of.
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