Last week to enter the Stray Ferret Business Awards: Here's why you should do it

This is the final week to submit entries for the Stray Ferret Business Awards 2025.

The Stray Ferret Business Awards are a fantastic way of celebrating your business's success and thanking your team or an individual who has made the difference. 

Sponsored by Prosperis, the Stray Ferret Business Awards are free to enter, with all finalists receiving a free ticket to our black-tie awards ceremony on Thursday, March 13 at the Pavilions of Harrogate.  

But what makes this event even more worth it?

Being shortlisted for a Stray Ferret award is an easy way for you to get free, positive publicity and recognition for your business. 

The work of winning businesses will be promoted on our website, app and social media channels. 

The winners of Business Award categories will be decided by our four high-profile judges: Niall Gunn of Prosperis, Zara Jackson of Network Scientific, Fiona Movley of Harrogate International Festivals, and Andy Makin of EnviroVent.

A full list of the Business Award categories is as follows:

• Dynamic Leader
• Business Growth
• Sustainable Business
• Best Employer
• Rising Star Under 30
• Employee Appreciation
• Business of the Year
• Best Independent Retailer
• Inclusivity Award
• Best Use of Digital

You may enter as many categories as you wish, free of charge. So get going and GET YOUR ENTRIES IN THIS WEEK. 

The deadline is Sunday January 12, with judging on Tuesday, January 14.

For more information, please click here. To purchase a ticket for the black-tie event in March, please click here.