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Entries Deadline

01-May-2026 05:00 PM (GMT -0:00)

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The 2026 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland
are now open for entries

The annual Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland recognise and reward organisations that are embracing the journey to build better workforces, create a sustainable economy and healthy communities. They are open to organisations – large and small – from any sector across Northern Ireland.

The Awards are free to enter, and organisations can enter as many categories as they like. Please bear in mind that your entry may fit into more than one category.

Categories

  • NI Responsible Company of the Year Award sponsored by SHS Group*
  • Climate Action Award sponsored by Heron Energy
  • Collaborative Action Award sponsored by Arthur Cox
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award sponsored by Encirc
  • Education & Skills Award sponsored by Belfast Harbour
  • Employer of Choice Award sponsored by Ulster University
  • Impact in your Community Award sponsored by SSE Airtricity
  • Nature & Biodiversity Award sponsored by SONI
  • One-To-Watch Award sponsored by Danske Bank**
  • Responsible Business Ambassador sponsored by Fujitsu
  • Responsible Digital / Technology Innovation Award sponsored by Allstate
  • Responsible Product / Service Award sponsored by Translink
  • Wellbeing at Work Award sponsored by Larne Port

* Open to private companies and public corporations. To be eligible, organisations must be a member of Business in the Community and verified or certified by a recognised external body (e.g. CORE, B Corp, Ecovadis 65+).
** Entering organisation must be a member of Business in the Community and have joined since January 2024.

Awards Timeline

  • Awards open for entries | Tuesday 3 February 2026
  • Webinar | How to make a great Awards entry | Thursday 19 February 2026 | 14:00 – 14:30 – Register here
  • Awards entries submission deadline | 5:00 pm on Friday 1 May 2026
  • Finalists announced | Tuesday 19 May 2026
  • Judging Panels at Innovation Factory, Belfast | 23–24 June 2026
  • Winners announced | Thursday 17 September 2026

The winners will be announced at the Awards gala event at ICC Belfast on Thursday 17 September 2026. Click here to find out more.
Visit www.bitcni.org.uk/awards for more information.