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Nominations to the UK EO Awards 2026 have now closed. The shortlist will be revealed on 30 April. 

10 June 2026 - The Library of Birmingham

Taking place at the inaugural eoaLive! event in June, the UK Employee Ownership Awards celebrate Great EO and showcase the businesses and individuals that are truly Owning It!

Hosted by the eoa, and sponsored by Trustee member Howden , the awards showcase stories of a Proudly Employee Owned sector that’s proven to deliver:

  • Increased productivity
  • Improved employee wellbeing & engagement
  • More resilient businesses with strong succession
  • An inclusive economy built with long-term growth

This year, our awards are split into two categories: People and Business. See the awards below and get applying!

Award Categories

Deadline

Nominations to the UK EO Awards 2026 have now closed. The shortlist will be revealed on 30 April. 

Winners will be revealed at a gala dinner taking place at our eoaLive! event at the Library of Birmingham on 10 June.

Why Apply?

Regardless of size or sector, employee owned businesses can all be guilty of not taking the time to stop, take stock, and celebrate their successes.

That’s why the UK EO Awards is the perfect opportunity to showcase exactly how you’re #OwningIt.

Reflect on how far you’ve come, how your hard work’s paying off, and how you’re embodying and benefiting from people power. 

If you’re on the fence, we’ll always encourage you to fill out a nomination form. You’ve got nothing to lose, and everything gain. We know from previous winners that an UK EO Award can be truly transformative.

With winners to be announced at a gala dinner event at the Library of Birmingham on 10 June, it’s going to be a night to remember. Be sure to give your business and shining stars a chance in the spotlight.

 
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