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.
"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 team@businesscultureawards.com
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 team@businesscultureawards.com, or calling +44 (0)1727 847 398.
Make your payment: UK Payment | International Payment
PARTNERS
PARTNERS
PARTNERS
PARTNERS
Awards Night 2025
The 10th Annual Business Culture Awards Dinner took place on Wednesday 26th November at the DeVere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. It was an unmissable evening of celebration and laughter with teams. 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 Zoe Lyons and live music from energetic band Modern Love.
Key Details
Date - Wednesday 26th 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
Accessibility Information: See the venue's accessibility guide 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
View Menu
Live music - 20:40
Intro from our compere, Zoe Lyons - 21:00
Awards Ceremony - 21:15 - 23:00
(Plus photos with your team)
Live band & dancing - until 00:30
Carriages - 01:00
“We are delighted to win the Business Culture Award for Public Sector 2025. For us this is a tremendous achievement and the whole team are so proud. To be considered against such a high calibre of submissions, and to receive positive feedback from leading industry experts gives our work, our service and our organisation kudos, credibility and assurance. This is important recognition of Mersey Care's focus on culture and the impact it has on our ability to deliver clinical excellence, and will be considered by our oversight frameworks and regulators”
Deputy Director of Workforce; Organisational Effectiveness and Learning, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
“Winning the Business Culture Award for Best CSR/Corporate Sustainability Initiative is a proud moment for Patron and for everyone involved in the Women in Safe Homes fund. This recognition is not only a tribute to the dedication of our team, who work essentially pro bono to oversee the fund, but also a powerful endorsement of our mission: to provide safe, secure housing for vulnerable women at risk of homelessness, many of whom are escaping domestic abuse. Awards like this help amplify the fund’s profile and highlight the importance of shaping investment as a tool for tackling complex social issues. We are immensely proud of what the fund has achieved so far - 122 homes acquired and over 650 women and their children housed - and of the precedent it sets for socially responsible real estate investment. This award celebrates that impact, and reinforces our commitment to driving social good through every business action”
Managing Director, Patron Capital
“We have always seen that MP's culture, values and focus on learning is a differentiator in a crowded consultancy market. In recent years we have needed to work harder on retaining these aspects as we expand and open new hub offices across the UK. The Business Culture Awards process is always a great benchmark of our progress”
Head of MP's Public Sector, MIGSO-PCUBED
“At the heart of the programme is helping our teams feel like they truly belong, and it’s worked because they’ve made it their own, shaping it and bringing it to life every day in our kitchens. The Business Culture Awards are a lovely reminder that the way you build culture day-to-day really matters, and we couldn’t be more thankful for this”
Head of Research and Development, Dishoom
“It was an honour to support the Business Culture Awards and to be part of such a meaningful evening. Everything was fantastic the table, the conversations, the atmosphere and it was a real pleasure to present an award and celebrate the incredible work happening across so many organisations. This is a wonderful event that recognises not only outstanding achievements, but also the effort, passion and intention behind them. It’s inspiring to be in a room full of people striving to make workplaces more inclusive, positive and impactful ”
Chief Inclusion Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery
Compere Zoe Lyons & Live Music
Comedian Zoe Lyons, is an award-winning comedian and television presenter, celebrated for her razor-sharp wit, warm stage presence, and quick-fire observational humour. A familiar face on shows like Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, and QI, Zoe has also hosted the BBC quiz show Lightning and co-hosts the podcast Let’s Talk About the Husband. Since winning the Funny Women Award in 2004, Zoe has become a mainstay on the UK comedy circuit and a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe, where her solo shows have earned critical acclaim. Her distinctive voice and relatable storytelling have also made her a popular guest on BBC Radio 4 programmes including The News Quiz and Just a Minute. Zoe brings a wealth of experience, charisma, and charm to the stage—making her the perfect host for this year’s awards.
For the night's live musical entertainment, we were excited to showcase a band to get guests out of their seats ready to party with floor-filling crowd pleasers spanning modern hits and unforgettable classics. Modern Love are an energetic band with a repertoire spanning all eras from the 60s to the present day. They cover Pop, Rock, Indie, Disco, Funk, R&B, and Soul/Motown, with something for everyone!
Table Plan
Table Plan
Book Your Awards Night Tickets Now
Individual ticket
*SOLD OUT*
For tickets, please email:
team@businesscultureawards.com
£365 +VAT (Public/Not-For-Profit £230 + 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
Standard table
*SOLD OUT*
£3525 +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 00:30am
• Your trophy/ies, should you be a Winner
Contact the team on +44 (0)1727 847 398 or
mailto:team@businesscultureawards.com
team@businesscultureawards.com
to request an invoice, or you can complete your payment securely online by clicking below.
Premium table*SOLD OUT*
£4050 +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 00:30am
• Your trophy/ies, should you be a Winner
Contact the team on +44 (0)1727 847 398 or team@businesscultureawards.com to request an invoice, or you can complete your payment securely online by clicking below.
Dinner Menu
You'll find full details of the delicious 3-course dinner and drinks you'll get to enjoy here!
Overnight Accommodation
Guests can now secure exclusive hotel rates through DeVere Grand Connaught Rooms trusted partner, EventBeds. They offer hand-picked local hotels, flexible booking options and guaranteed competitive prices—all tailored for our event guests.Click here for Booking Accomodation or Scan the QR code to browse and book your stay in minutes.
Overnight Accommodation
Guests can now secure exclusive hotel rates through DeVere Grand Connaught Rooms trusted partner, EventBeds. They offer hand-picked local hotels, flexible booking options and guaranteed competitive prices—all tailored for our event guests.
Click here for Booking Accomodation or Scan the QR code to browse and book your stay in minutes.
An Inclusive Event
It's important to us that this is an inclusive event and embrace your suggestions on +44 (0)1727 847398 or team@businesscultureawards.com 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), all available throughout the evening. See the floorplan ahead of the event, or ask a member of staff to direct you. You can see the venue's accessibility guide 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.