Celebrating 30 years of Let’s Do Business Group

The 1066 Business Awards

1066 BUSINESS AWARDS 2024

Celebrate the movers and shakers in our area at the 2024 1066 Business Awards!

As part of the 30th Birthday Celebration of Let’s Do Business Group, we’re bringing back the 1066 Business Awards to celebrate the inspiring businesses and entrepreneurs in Hastings and Rother - recognising their impact on our communities and local economy.

Free to enter, the 2024 1066 Business Awards will span 8 award categories to recognise the variety of businesses that enrich our corner of East Sussex, with the awards presentation taking place over lunch on 6th June 11.30am-3pm at Bannatynes Hotel, Hastings - SAVE THE DATE!

Tickets for the awards lunch will be released in mid-April.

Tickets to be released to nominees on 16th April 2024

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Free to enter

It’s free to enter for an award and get the chance to gain recognition for your business!

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8 categories

Spanning categories that recognise entrepreneurs, start ups, growing and established businesses

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A chance to celebrate

Come together and network with other local businesses and organisations while cheering on local businesses!

Want to come along to the 1066 Business Awards Ceremony this June?

Date: Thursday 6th June

Time: 11.30am arrival - 3pm

Tickets: £55pp + VAT, including welcome drink and two-course luncheon

Ticket sales begin mid-April 2024. Want to be informed as soon as they go on sale? Sign up to our newsletter

Categories

  • 1066 Business Awards 2024 - Best New Business

    Best New Business

    Sponsored by Holland Harper LLP

    This award honours exceptional startup businesses (less than 2 years old) that have demonstrated unparalleled creativity, resilience, and impact in their early stages.

  • 1066 Business Awards 2024 - Lone Ranger

    Lone Ranger

    Sponsored by Heringtons Solicitors

    For self-employed/Freelancers/Entrepreneurs Recognising the tenacity and motivation of business leaders that are the heart and soul of their business, striving for success whilst going it alone.

  • 1066 Business Awards 2024 - Growth Champion

    Growth Champion

    Sponsored by Beaming

    This award celebrates businesses that have exhibited outstanding growth in terms of revenue, market share, and overall impact on their respective industries.

  • 1066 Business Awards 2024 - Community Spirit

    Community Spirit

    Sponsored by Marshall-Tufflex

    This award celebrates those who go above and beyond, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on their communities. This award is open to individuals and businesses as a whole.

  • 1066 Business Awards 2024 - New Directions

    New Directions

    Sponsored by Lightning Fibre

    This award recognises businesses that have not only weathered challenging circumstances but have successfully navigated change by embracing innovation and making strategic pivots.

  • 1066 Business Awards 2024 - People First

    People First

    Sponsored by TE Connectivity

    This award celebrates employers who stand out for their unwavering commitment to creating a positive workplace culture, nurturing professional growth, and prioritising the wellbeing of their workforce.

  • 1066 Business Awards 2024 - Future Leader

    Future Leader

    Sponsored by AAK BD Foods

    This award honours individuals (Under 35) who have demonstrated outstanding vision, innovation, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their respective fields.

  • 1066 Business Awards 2024 - Extra Mile

    Extra Mile

    Sponsored by Goldstar IT Consultancy

    This award celebrates organizations that go above and beyond, setting the gold standard for customer service and satisfaction.

Key dates and information

Award submissions open: 12th February 2024

Entries close: 5th April 2024
Tickets on sale for event: Mid-April

Shortlist announced: Mid-April

Awards presentation: 6th June 2024, at Hastings Bannatyne Hotel

Sponsors of the 2024 1066 Business Awards

  • Holland Harper Battle Best New Business sponsor

    Sponsors of the Best New Business award

  • Heringtons Solicitors

    Sponsors of the Lone Ranger Award

  • Beaming Hastings logo

    Sponsors of the Growth Champion award

  • Sponsors of the Community Champion award

  • Lightning Fibre

    Sponsors of the New Directions award

  • TE Connectivity Hastings

    Sponsors of the People First award

  • AAK BD Foods

    Sponsors of Future Leader Award

  • Goldstar IT Consultancy

    Sponsors of the Extra Mile Award

Additional Information:

  • To enter for an award, please download our entry form. If entering for multiple awards, you can select multiple awards from within the entry form and complete the relevant fields.

  • Yes! Tickets will be released in April, so look out for when they do.

  • Of course! Sponsoring an award is a great way to showcase the dedication of your business to supporting local entrepreneurs and enterprise. If you’d like to sponsor an award, Get In Touch

  • 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.

  • Of course! If you wish to enter more than one award, please list them on your ONE entry form and answer all the relevant questions.

  • Of course you can! Download our entry form and make sure to enter your name and your nominated businesses name too!

  • It costs £850 to sponsor one of the awards - this includes advertisement of your business in the awards programme, awards marketing, and more!

  • As an award sponsor you will only be responsible for judging your award category, so entering alternative categories will be acceptable.