Best Company Overall
Large | Medium | Small
Recognises organisations demonstrating excellence across all areas of business, combining strong performance with positive culture and meaningful impact.
Birmingham Business Best Places to Work Awards
Celebrating Birmingham's Best Employers
What Are The Awards?
Join us on June 11th 2026 for the inaugural Birmingham Business Best Places to Work Awards, an evening dedicated to recognising the organisations that make the region a great place to work.
Taking place in the stunning Great Hall at the University of Birmingham, these prestigious awards are staged by Birmingham Business magazine in partnership with AllinAll Events.
The aim is simple: to celebrate outstanding employers who understand that a happy, engaged, and loyal workforce is key to long-term success.
These are the businesses that foster positive cultures, empower their people, and enable talent to thrive.
The judging is a rigorous three-stage process ensuing complete integrity. The process will be carried out by a select panel of respected business leaders and employers.
While the winners and finalists will be honoured at a flagship black-tie ceremony, the Best Places to Work Awards extend far beyond one evening.
Editorial & Promotional Coverage
Birmingham Business will run a dedicated editorial campaign before and after the event, providing extensive exposure for all finalists and winners.
Print Magazine Coverage
In-depth coverage in the printed Birmingham Business magazine
Online Exposure
Featured content and promotion via birminghambiz.co.uk
Sustained Promotion
Ongoing promotion of shortlisted companies, winners and sponsors
Award Categories
Eight categories celebrating excellence across all aspects of workplace culture and leadership
Best for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Celebrates companies creating workplaces where everyone feels valued, with diversity and inclusion embedded into culture and leadership.
Best for Training & Education
Recognises organisations placing learning at the heart of their people strategy through structured training and development.
Best for Apprenticeships
Celebrates companies demonstrating sustained commitment to high-quality apprenticeships and clear career pathways.
Best for Investment in Staff
Recognises companies prioritising investment in people through benefits, development, recognition and support.
Best for Investment in Environment
Celebrates organisations investing in workplace environments that enable staff to flourish while reducing environmental impact.
Best for Wellbeing
Recognises companies actively supporting physical, mental and emotional wellbeing through embedded policies and practices.
Most Inspiring Leader
Male | Female
Celebrates individuals whose leadership has lasting positive impact through vision, values and contribution to strong cultures.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Align your brand with excellence in employment and gain sustained exposure across print, digital, and live event platforms.
Prominent visibility on the night
Extended editorial coverage both online and in print over a six-month period
Extended social media exposure throughout the campaign
Interested in sponsoring? Email us at: info@birminghambiz.co.uk
Awards Ceremony 2026
Join us for an unforgettable black-tie evening celebrating Birmingham's finest workplaces at the stunning Great Hall, University of Birmingham. A prestigious event featuring dinner, entertainment, and the presentation of all awards.
Date & Time
Wednesday, June 11th, 2026
6:30PM - 11:00PM
Venue
The Great Hall
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT
What's Included
Three-course dinner
Drinks reception & entertainment
Individual Ticket
Per person
£125
Table of 10
Save £250
£1,000
JUN
11
2026