Entries and nominations have officially opened for the 30th Oxfordshire Business Awards (OXBA), marking a major milestone for the county’s flagship celebration of business excellence, innovation and community impact.
Now in its landmark 30th year, the Oxfordshire Business Awards continue to recognise the achievements of the county’s most dynamic organisations and outstanding individuals.
Over the past three decades, the Awards have become a respected benchmark for success across Oxfordshire’s diverse business landscape, shining a spotlight on enterprises that drive growth, creativity and positive social impact.
The Awards feature a broad range of categories designed to reflect the diversity of Oxfordshire’s economy. These include Innovation, New Business, SME, Large Business and Charity & Community, among others, offering opportunities for organisations of all sizes and sectors to be recognised for their achievements.
Announcing the opening of entries, Heather Wood, Chair of the Oxfordshire Business Awards, highlighted the significance of this year’s celebrations. She said: “This is a very special year for the Oxfordshire Business Awards, marking three remarkable decades of recognising, rewarding and championing the excellence of Oxfordshire’s diverse and dynamic business community.”
She added: “We encourage businesses of all sizes and sectors to submit their nominations and showcase their achievements. These awards are about recognising excellence, inspiring growth, and highlighting the companies that make Oxfordshire such a vibrant place to work and invest.”
Entries and nominations are open until Friday 20 February. Organisers have noted that the submission period is slightly shorter than in previous years and are encouraging businesses and individuals not to miss the deadline. All entries and nominations can be submitted online via the Oxfordshire Business Awards website.
Winners will be announced at the Oxfordshire Business Awards Dinner on Friday 12 June at Oxford Brookes University. The event will bring together Oxfordshire’s business community for an evening of celebration, innovation and networking, while also marking the Awards’ 30th anniversary.
The Oxfordshire Business Awards are proudly sponsored by Enterprise Oxfordshire, Gravita, Greatest Hits Radio, Hays, Howden, Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford, Mathews Comfort Financial Planning, Oxfordshire Advanced Skills, The Oxford Science Park, Right Here Creative That Event Company, Finders Keepers and Gather + Gather.
Together, the sponsors demonstrate a strong commitment to recognising and promoting excellence across the county.
