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Key Dates 2023/24

Awards Entry Deadline - 30th June 2023
Finalists Announced – 6th September 
UK Conference & Awards Event - Winners announced - 15th November 
Award Entries Open - 26th February 2024

Benefits of recognition for business culture

The Business Culture Awards gives forward-thinking organisations a way to celebrate work which sets their employees up to succeed; recognising how employee experience is fundamental to business performance. By strengthening your culture and sharing the outcomes you are:

• Creating a sustainable competitive advantage that is much harder to imitate than your products or services.
• Focusing on your employee engagement, one of your leading metrics of organisational performance.
• Applying an effective channel to promote, within and outside of your sector, how your company values its unique culture and its people.
• Gaining access to the powerful Business Culture network and community, which comprises leading practitioners and thinkers in HR and business.
• Demonstrating value to your investors or stakeholders by aligning a stand-out customer brand to an exceptional employer brand.

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"You can buy a man's time, you can buy a man's physical presence at a given place; you can even buy a measured number of skilled muscular motions per hour or day. But you cannot buy enthusiasm; you cannot buy initiative; you cannot buy loyalty; you cannot buy the devotion of hearts, minds and souls. You have to earn these things.Clarence Francis, Chairman General Foods

How to Enter

Your workplace culture will never be a fait accompli. It is constantly evolving, and it is particular to your organisation. Business Culture Award entries capture those steps taken on your ongoing culture journey. You need to have achieved a measurable impact, but it’s the end of the chapter, not of the book.

How To Enter

Steps & FAQs

Take a look at the categories and decide which of these you might like to enter.
Request your Entry Pack by completing the entry registration form here
Complete your entry, using the form provided in your Entry Pack and attach key documents that support your story, including video, PowerPoint, spreadsheets and reports.
Strengthen your submission by adopting the Top Tips below.
Make sure you refer to the Rules of Entry before submitting.
You can also refer to these handy FAQs or contact the team directly at [email protected]

Top Tips for Entering

Include specific examples of activities that took place, to underpin the broader story
Incorporate targets, results and other metrics, including for example, the number of people involved, ROI, other organisational impact measures etc
Clearly describe how your approach has advanced your workplace culture
Include the timescales this took place within
Steer clear of jargon and remember that the judges do not know your business inside out as you do
Write concisely; and tell a powerful and engaging story

Entry Fees

All Entries are 2 for the Price of 1 - £250+VAT for 2 entries. Any subsequent pairs of entries will be charged at the same rate. (Use Promotion Code 2FOR1 when paying online)
NGO/Non-Profit Organisation Entries - £125+VAT per single entry (Use Promotion Code NFPDISC when paying online)

Payment can be made by credit or debit card online: UK Payment | International Payment, or an invoice may be requested by emailing us at [email protected], or calling +44 (0)1727 847 398.

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Awards Night 2023

The Business Culture Awards Dinner took place on Wednesday 15th November at the DeVere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. It was an unmissable evening of celebration and laughter for the teams who attended. Finalists were able to connect with other like-minded professionals with a keen interest in innovative workplace culture approaches. Guests enjoyed an exquisite drinks reception and three course dinner, an awards ceremony hosted by top-class compere Lucy Porter and a live band. There were also a number of quieter networking spaces for those who preferred.

Key Details

Date - Wednesday 15th November
Dress Code - As part of our celebration theme, we'd love for you to forget what others’ expectations are for how you should appear for a professional event in London and come along based upon how you would most comfortably dress for a celebratory evening event. There are so many wonderful styles of dress, including black tie – share these stories with us!
Venue - DeVere Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5DA
Nearest Tube Stations - Holborn, Covent Garden
Nearest Car Parking - NCP London Bloomsbury Square Car Park. To redeem 20% discount on your parking, click here
Disabled Access Information: See the venue's disabled access information before arriving at the event, or ask a member of staff

In the West End, De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is one of London’s most impressive, stylish and opulent event venues. Situated in Covent Garden, the Grand Connaught Rooms features the iconic Grand Hall, a sophisticated Champagne Bar, the indulgent Tempus Restaurant and is a stunning, sought after venue delivering a real wow factor. De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms has a history dating back to 1775 when the venue was home to a Free Mason's tavern before becoming a hotel in 1909.

Order of the Event

Drinks Reception – 18:45
Dinner – 19:30
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Live music - 20:40
Intro from our compere - 21:00
Awards Ceremony - 21:15 - 23:00
(Plus photos with your team)
Live band & dancing - until 01:00

Compere Lucy Porter & Live Music

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Comedian Lucy Porter is an actress, writer, presenter and comedian, known for her distinctive, bouncy, feel-good comedy. She has regularly performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, Brighton Festival and throughout the UK and also continues to travel internationally with her stand up. Lucy is a well-known face and voice on TV and radio panel shows, appearing on shows including Eastenders, Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You, and The Radcliffe & Maconie Show. She remains amongst the most sought-after comedy writers in Britain, with Radio 4 commissioning her drama series and ITV casting her as one of the lead writers on the prime-time series Headcases. Lucy has more recently moved into the world of film.

For the night's live musical entertainment, we’re excited to be unveiling a band to get you out of your seats ready to party with an array of Pop, Funk & Soul hits! The Compilation are an exciting & energetic party band with a broad repertoire spanning all eras from the 60s to the present day. They cover best selling artists from Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, White Stripes, Stevie Wonder & many, many more. 

An Inclusive Event

It's important to us that this is an inclusive event and embrace your suggestions on +44 (0)1727 847398 or [email protected] if there is something which would make the event more accessible and comfortable for you. This is a celebration but we appreciate that there's no one size fits all and people love to celebrate differently.

We have a number of designated quieter spaces at the venue (Burr & Co and The Snug) and a prayer space (Hospitality Suite), all available throughout the evening. See the floorplan ahead of the event, or ask a member of staff to direct you. Those who wish to pray are asked to please bring their own prayer mats. You can see the venue's disabled access information here too. Please do get in touch if you would like to attend but would need to arrive later.  Finally, we'll check about any special dietary requests when you confirm your booking and appreciate that while some enjoy alcohol, others prefer not. 

Book Your Awards Night Tickets Now

Individual ticket

£350 +VAT (Public/Not-For-Profit £225 + VAT)
VAT applies to UK bookings only
• 1 ticket to the Awards Night
• Sparkling wine or fresh juice drinks reception
• Exquisite three course dinner
• Drinks at the table - half bottle of wine, or 2 soft drinks, or 2 bottles of beer per person
• Evening entertainment and networking
• Quieter networking and prayer spaces available
• Live band and disco until 1am
• Your trophy/ies, should you be a Winner

NB. Awards Dinner ticket(s) does not include entry to daytime Conference - must be booked separately.

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Standard table

£3400 +VAT
VAT applies to UK bookings only
• Table seating 10 at the Awards Night
• Sparkling wine or fresh juice drinks reception
• Exquisite three course dinner
• Drinks at the table - half bottle of wine, or 2 soft drinks, or 2 bottles of beer per person
• Evening entertainment and networking
• Quieter networking and prayer spaces available
• Live band and disco until 1am
• Your trophy/ies, should you be a Winner

Contact the team on +44 (0)1727 847 398 or [email protected] to request an invoice, or you can complete your payment securely online by clicking below.

NB. Awards Dinner ticket(s) does not include entry to daytime Conference - must be booked separately.

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Premium table

£3895 +VAT
VAT applies to UK bookings only
• Table seating 10 at the Awards Night
• Premium table positioning
• 2 bottles of champagne at your table
• Sparkling wine or fresh juice drinks reception
• Branded meeting point on arrival
• Professional photos of your party
• Branded table
• Exquisite three course dinner
• Other drinks at your table - half bottle of wine, or 2 soft drinks, or 2 bottles of beer per person
• Evening entertainment and networking
• Quieter networking and prayer spaces available
• Live band and disco until 1am
• Your trophy/ies, should you be a Winner

Contact the team on +44 (0)1727 847 398 or [email protected] to request an invoice, or you can complete your payment securely online by clicking below.

NB. Awards Dinner ticket(s) does not include entry to daytime Conference - must be booked separately.

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Dinner Menu

You'll find full details of the delicious 3-course dinner and drinks you'll get to enjoy here!

How to Pay

Payment can be made by credit or debit card online after selecting your option above, or an invoice may be requested by emailing us at [email protected], or calling +44 (0)1727 847 398. NB. If invoiced, payment must have cleared by the event date. Here is a link to our Booking Terms and Conditions.

Overnight Accommodation

There is a very good selection of overnight accomodation within easy reach of the Grand Connaught Rooms, but none directly on-site. Download the list here and book directly with your chosen hotel.

Meet Our Judges

See all Judges here

View The Categories 2023

Your culture is underpinned by all the elements you create and evolve: technology advances; learning initiatives; a drive for diversity, and more. Where does your organisation excel?

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"Businesses forget about culture and ultimately they suffer for it because you can’t have good service from unhappy employees.Tony Hsieh, Former CEO Zappos

Many Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners

Many Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners

Find out about partnership. Evolving and nurturing business culture is a leading concern of those you want to do business with. Top HR and business professionals are keen to learn more about innovative approaches to culture or to promote exceptional work. Align your own brand as one which puts culture at the forefront of business strategy.

Register Your Interest

2023 Award Entries have now closed. Register for 2024.
If you'd like to see what’s required to showcase your company culture initiative in 2024, download an Entry Pack now. We'll also send you case studies from the latest Winners.

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Not ready to enter but want to be a part of the Business Culture Community? There’s still so much to be gained from joining a community of individuals focused on building great workplace culture. You may have embarked on culture work in your business but you’re not ready to share it yet, or maybe you simply want to learn from others’ approaches. Either way, keep in the loop by registering with us here. You’ll also receive this year's award-winning Business Culture case studies as they become available.

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  • "Attending the Business Culture Awards ceremony was an incredible experience. The atmosphere was electric, and the event was meticulously organised. What made it truly special was the sense of community and camaraderie among like-minded individuals. The awards celebrated talent, innovation, and hard work in the HR and L&D spaces, inspiring me to drive positive change at Pernod Ricard. I'm excited to receive the case studies for further inspiration!

    Ann-Marie Kilcine, Head of Talent and Learning, Pernod-Ricard

  • "Magpie allows our women to connect with the right person for the right advice at the right time. It gives our women not just one mentor but numerous, ensuring greater relevancy and fostering more relationships. In fact, we don't even like to think of it as 'mentoring' at all… that's far too formal! I’m beyond proud of what the team at Wunderman Thompson have created with Magpie and delighted to see it recognised within the wider industry.

    Helen Lee, Head of Growth and Marketing, UK & EMEA, Wunderman Thompson

  • "Creating a culture that colleagues feel a sense of belonging and are proud to work for is an integral part of our people experience at the Society. Being shortlisted in four categories and going on to win two Business Culture Awards is both motivating internally for teams but also helps us grow our reach as a charity and build our profile as a great place to work and volunteer which is so valuable. We are so excited and grateful to receive this recognition – it is testament to the fantastic team at the Society and also will help further our ambition - We want a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. For more information about working or volunteering for Alzheimer’s Society please view our website here

    Corinne Mills, Director of People and Organisational Development, Alzheimer’s Society

  • "We are immensely proud to have won the Business Culture Award for Best Large Organisation, especially as we had some impressive competition! This recognition means so much to me, the DFDS UK&I People Team and our business leaders who strive every day to make DFDS a great place to work! Thank you to the eminent judging panel for their feedback and to the Business Culture Awards team for an amazing event!

    Fran Williams, Human Resources Director UK&I, DFDS

  • "I think the Business Culture Awards are a genuinely superb opportunity to showcase some of the very best ways we can all make our organisations a force for good. The awards are very inclusive – where else can you get microbusinesses competing against huge multinationals on an equal footing? They’re also very well organised, and I know that the judges take their roles very seriously. For us, this has been an opportunity to really showcase the value of internal communications in fostering a positive working environment. It was also a great chance for the team to let their hair down and be rewarded for their hard work with a fabulous night out!

    Alex Curling, Head of PR and Content, NHS Shared Business Services

Upcoming Business Culture Connected Events

15th November, 2023
Grand Connaught Rooms, London
1-Day Conference

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14th June, 2023
Lord's Cricket Ground, London
1-Day Conference

Join us for a fantastic day of learning and connection, alongside HR and other business leaders, and focus on how to create and sustain a positive and purposeful culture in your organisation.