  Due to popular demand we’ve extended the deadline for applications for the Dartford Business Awards 2026 to 11:59pm this Sunday 13 September!
As ever, Dartford Borough Council is organising the awards with several core partners, sponsors and local ambassadors.
There are a number of different awards categories; all of which are free to enter (you can apply for as many as you like!) and designed to cater for every size of business or charity, from the smallest to the largest in the borough.
This year’s categories are:
We are delighted that Dartford Living are also returning as our official media partner.
Entrants and winners can expect to receive a number of business-building benefits, such as promotion through media and networking opportunities. To enter, your business must be based in the Dartford Borough Council business rates areas, and must have been trading for a full year to 1 January, 2026.
To enter or submit your nomination (nominations are for the Employee of the Year, Young Persons’ Award and The Dartford Living Customers’ Choice Award only) by the deadline of 11:59pm on Sunday 13 September, visit www.dartford.gov.uk/business-awards now.
You can also follow the Awards on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dartfordbusinessawards or on X at x.com/dartford_biz
This year’s awards evening takes place on Thursday 8th October (SAVE THE DATE!) at Bluewater Shopping Centre, for which tickets will be on sale via the Dartford Borough Council website in mid-September, at £200 for a table of 10 or £20 each, and include a drinks reception, entertainment and a meal on the evening for all guests.
We look forward to receiving your applications!
Best of luck,
The Dartford Business Awards Team
If you have question about the Awards, or are interested in sponsoring, please email businessawards@dartford.gov.uk to receive more information and sign up to our mailing list.
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