International Trade Awards, a spectacular evening commemorating exceptional businesses and individuals

Following the inaugural Import Export Show, the IOE&IT raises the curtains to the International Trade Awards, an evening dinner where we will be celebrating the successes and achievements of businesses and professionals from across the international trade landscape.

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Join us for the celebrations

Join us for this exceptional evening of celebration and networking. Hosted at the Leonardo Royal located in the heart of London City on Wednesday 15 November 2023, the IOE&IT’s International Trade Awards evening is dedicated to recognising and honouring businesses and individuals who are at the pinnacle of their careers, embody excellence and demonstrate innovation within the field of international trade.

Our panel of esteemed judges, renowned for their expertise and industry knowledge, will unveil and celebrate the deserving winners across various award categories, which you can explore below.

Get ready to be captivated by the excitement and jubilation that fills the room as we honour the outstanding achievers who have left an indelible mark on the world of international trade. 

Join us for the celebrations

Nominate your business or peers

The IOE&IT invites you to nominate the individuals and businesses you feel have demonstrated exceptional efforts and successes in international trade. Nominate yourself or others for one or more of the nine awards categories below and get ready for the excitement of the IOE&IT International Trade Awards evening.

Innovation in
Trade

Open to businesses that can point to a demonstrable innovation in international trade, either through the use of new technology or through a clever improvement to existing technology or process. Judges will be looking for a company that puts innovation at the heart of its business and trade strategy.

Entries are now closed. If you or your business is shortlisted for an award, you will receive one complimentary ticket in due course.

Investment in
Trade

Open to any business or individual who can evidence inward investment into the UK which has triggered growth in UK Plc, looking at how they have encouraged the growth of UK Trade opportunities with international partners.

Entries are now closed. If you or your business is shortlisted for an award, you will receive one complimentary ticket in due course.

Large Business of the Year Award

Open to businesses that meet the UK government’s official definition for a large business (meaning it has more than 250 employees and a turnover of more than £50m or a balance sheet total of more than £43m) and that is engaged in international trade.

Entries are now closed. If you or your business is shortlisted for an award, you will receive one complimentary ticket in due course.

Micro-Business of the
Year Award

Open to businesses that meet the UK government’s official definition of a micro business (meaning it meets two of the following criteria - a turnover of £632,000 or less, £316,000 or less on its balance sheet, 10 employees or fewer) and that is engaged in international trade.

Entries are now closed. If you or your business is shortlisted for an award, you will receive one complimentary ticket in due course.

Rising International
Trader

Open to businesses looking to recognise their international trade talent based in the UK, entrants must be nominated by their employer and each business is limited to five per organisation.

Entries are now closed. If you or your business is shortlisted for an award, you will receive one complimentary ticket in due course.

SME of the Year
Award

Open to businesses that meet the UK government’s official definition of a small-medium business (meaning it has fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of less than £50m or a balance sheet total of less than £43m) engaged in international trade.

Entries are now closed. If you or your business is shortlisted for an award, you will receive one complimentary ticket in due course.

Sustainable Trade
Award

Open to businesses able to show demonstrable evidence of having placed environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues at the forefront of how they trade. Judges will be looking for a business that not only talks the talk but also delivers, placing ESG at the heart of all they do and reaping positive rewards as a result.

Entries are now closed. If you or your business is shortlisted for an award, you will receive one complimentary ticket in due course.

Trading for Good
Award

Open to any business or individual who exemplifies international trade activities designed to break down barriers and ensure trade is an enabler for local, national or international communities.

Entries are now closed. If you or your business is shortlisted for an award, you will receive one complimentary ticket in due course.

Young Trader of the
Year Award

Open to any individual working in a trade-related job who is under the age of 30 and able to demonstrate a significant professional achievement over the last 12 months.

Entries are now closed. If you or your business is shortlisted for an award, you will receive one complimentary ticket in due course.

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