Chamber Awards
CHAMBER AWARDS
CHAMBER AWARDS 2025
The Chamber Awards are a key event in the business calendar, recognising the strength, innovation, and impact of both the Chambers and individuals within the BCC network. These awards celebrate the work that supports businesses, drives local economies, and strengthens the wider Chamber community


Chamber awards 2025: categories
The UK Chamber of the Year award highlights the continued strength and excellence in our network.
Entries will be assessed on the achievements of a significant project undertaken by the Chamber which encompasses the values of the Chamber Network.
The winning project will demonstrate innovation, collaboration, tangible impact on the local community, effective commercialisation strategies, and significant contributions to member retention, engagement, and recruitment.
The International Chamber of the Year award highlights the continued strength and excellence in our network.
Entries will be assessed on the achievements of a significant project undertaken by the Chamber which encompasses the values of the Chamber Network.
The winning project will demonstrate innovation, collaboration, tangible impact on the local community, effective commercialisation strategies, and significant contributions to member retention, engagement, and recruitment.
This peer-nominated award will recognise an individual in the Chamber Network who has made a special contribution to their Chamber, the Chamber’s business community and the wider global Chamber Network.
We want to hear from you if you or a colleague have:
- Led successful advocacy campaigns to improve the local business environment for your members.
- Championed diversity and inclusion at your Chamber and in your community.
- Fostered and cultivated partnerships and relationships to stimulate growth and trade.
- Pioneered new digital technologies to enhance the work of the Chamber.
- Inspired and empowered colleagues through your leadership.
- Any other exciting achievements.
We want to hear from you if you or your colleague have:
- Shows strong emerging leadership skills with the capacity to inspire and influence others.
- Promotes progress and positive change in the chamber or community.
- Participates actively in Chamber events, committees, or initiatives
- Any other exciting achievements
Chamber Awards judges 2025
Simon wilson
Senior Business Development Manager, AXA Health
ben mitchell
Business Development & Co-Founder, pirkx Africa
Chris Capon
Distribution Director – UK, Westfield Health
Emma Bennett
Chief of Staff – ICC UK
David Bendor
Head - Americas, TheCityUK
Mar Bonnin Palmer
Head of Partnerships, MoneyCorp
Cristoph Brem
Co-Founder, LevelPlane
Steve Charles
Director, Member Boost
Presidents Awards Nominees 2025
Carrie Sudbury
Chief Executive, Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
Eileen Perry
Non-executive Director, East Midlands Chamber
John Brown
CEO, Cornwall Chamber of Commerce
Elspeth Stewart
Empower Programme Director, British Chamber of Commerce in Korea
Katy Holmes
CEO, British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD)
Phil Smith
Managing Director, Business West
Rising Star Award nominees 2025
Angela Saluste
Co-Vice-Chair, British-Estonian Chamber of Commerce
Becky stubbs
Executive Assistant and Patron Co-ordinator, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce
grace cuthbertson
HR Officer, North East Chamber of Commerce
huw james
Senior Policy Specialist, Business West
IIona Karpanos
International Trade and Economic Development Manager, Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce
jodey adams
Data Integrity & CRM Manager, East Midlands Chamber
jospeh jones
Marketing & Communications Administrator, West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce
Katie watson
Relationship Manager, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
Millie Young
HR Administrator, Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce
Sophie Hayes
Customer Service Administrator, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce
Sophie Poduval-Morrell
Future Faces Manager, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
Jemma Cleave
International Trade Executive, Devon Chamber
UK Chamber of the Year 2025 Shortlist:






international Chamber of the Year 2025 Shortlist:





CHAMBER AWARDS
CHAMBER AWARDS 2025
The Chamber Awards are a key event in the business calendar, recognising the strength, innovation, and impact of both the Chambers and individuals within the BCC network. These awards celebrate the work that supports businesses, drives local economies, and strengthens the wider Chamber community

The President's Award
our Nominees
Louisa Harrison-Walker
*2024 WINNER*
Kevin Harris
Stuart Anderson
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Catherine Stephens
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2024 Chamber Award Winners
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