Welcome To the Best business Award Isle Of Man!


Greatness isn’t just about what you’ve achieved — it’s about the lives you’ve touched along the way. Through your application, you’re not just seeking recognition; you’re sharing a story that can empower others to dream bigger.Take a moment to reflect, apply with pride, and join a community that celebrates authenticity, purpose, and excellence

About the Awards Entry


CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION & IMPACT IN BUSINESS

Welcome to the Best Business Awards — a celebration of outstanding achievement, leadership, and innovation across industries. These awards recognise and reward organisations and entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional business performance, growth, and commitment to excellence.

The Best Business Awards shine a spotlight on companies that have not only achieved remarkable success but have also made a lasting contribution to their industry, employees, and community. It’s a recognition of those who continually push boundaries, embrace innovation, and set new benchmarks for business excellence.

Each year, the most dynamic business leaders and visionary organisations gather for an evening of celebration, networking, and inspiration. From startups to large enterprises, entrants compete for a place among the region’s most respected names in business.

Winners of the Best Business Awards earn more than just recognition—they gain credibility, visibility, and the opportunity to showcase their success stories to peers, clients, and investors alike.

WHY ENTER?

  • Gain prestigious recognition for your achievements and growth.
  • Boost your brand’s visibility and credibility in the market.
  • Motivate and celebrate your team’s hard work and innovation.
  • Attract new business, clients, and strategic partnerships.
  • Benchmark your success against industry leaders and innovators.
  • Enhance your marketing and PR with award-winning status.
  • Showcase your contribution to sustainable and ethical business practices.

The Best Business Awards celebrate those who are driving progress, inspiring others, and redefining success. Enter now and claim your place among the most influential names in business excellence.

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Key Requirements


When completing your entry, please follow these rules:
All activities cited in support of your entries must have been ongoing within the past 12 months from the closing date of these awards. 
Please ensure your submission fits onto A4 pages in portrait PDF format including supporting materials such as pictures, graphs, tables etc.
Please answer each of the key criteria points allocated to the category that you are entering. This is what the judges base their scores on. Back up your key points with other information such as tables, graphics, figures, pictures etc.
You may enter as many categories as are relevant, however each entry must be tailored to meet the category criteria.
The entering party does not have to be resident in the Isle of Man, but the projects that support their entry must have taken place in these areas.
Here’s your handy checklist.Firstly, you will need to login or register through the Best Business Awards Website
If you are a member, please enter your login details.
If you are a non-member, please choose the ‘Register’ button option 
choose your award category and click on Apply. All sections should be completed. We recommend that you prepare your supporting documents for the application in word, pdf and ppt format in the first instance and send then as an attachment as part of the application!IMPORTANT DETAILS TO INCLUDE
You’ll need to ensure you provide the following details in your entry:
• Nominator details. Please complete your personal details and contact information.
• Nominated Category: Choose your award
category and complete the details of your scheme including the name and address.
• Partner details: Tell us about the different partners involved. We need the names and addresses of the investor/owner and developer alongside any other important partners.
• Supporting information:  The description of entry should be no longer than 200 words. It’s a brief executive summary outlining the context of the scheme – we’ll use this to compose commentary. Think of it as a 30 second pitch – it should be precise, simple and informative! Your supporting information statement should be no longer than 1,000 words; this is where you should outline how your application meets the category’s judging criteria.
• Supporting media: All supporting media should also be submitted using the online application. We’ll be using your images and videos during all publicity for the Gold Awards and for the awards presentation at the Annual Dinner. It’s important that your images and videos are high quality and representative of your scheme. 
• Please include:
• Photos – high quality images in jpeg format (maximum of 4)
• Video – we recommend including any video footage you have including marketing materials or CGI video etc.
• Statements from occupiers, customers, key stakeholders or supply chain – compiled in a PDF document (maximum of 2)
• Structural diagrams, charts, graphs, site maps, floor plans – compiled in a PDF document (maximum of 1 at no more than 10MB in size)
• Organisation logo – high resolution jpeg and eps format, full colour and white out
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Our Process


ENTRY PROCESS
All entries must be submitted online. Please note that these awards are FREE to enter untill the launch date. Don’t forget to read the Top Tips before submitting you entry!
 
Getting started
The first stage on the entry process is to fill in a form with your contact information, so that we can create an account for you.

Your submission
From there, you will be asked to select the category that you would like to enter from a list of drop down options. You will then be automatically be taken through to the entry questions for that category. Please note: all entry questions must be answered in order for your entry to be considered.
 
You do not have to complete your entry in one session - once you have registered you can save your work as you go along. To return to a saved entry, click on ‘In Progress’ in the box on the left hand side of the page.
 
Multiple Entries
There is no limit to the number of entries that you can submit. However, one or two powerful entries in categories in which you have excelled stand a better chance of success than across the board entries in every category.
 
To submit additional entries, click on ‘Make Another Application’ in the box on the left hand side of the page and repeat the submission process.
 
Finished entry
When your entry has been successfully submitted you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive this email, please contact our events team. Please note: once you have pressed this button, your entry cannot be amended.
 
All entries are confidential; only judges will view your submission, and they cannot see your login details.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE HOW TO ENTER
 
Entering the awards is simple: for your ease this year we have moved the entry process on-line and made the requirements for the initial judging stage more straightforward. We are asking for a 300-word written paper and six PowerPoint slides to illustrate your work. Entries can be made via a fully automatic, on-line application facility allowing you to input contact information, product/project details, make payment and supply images in one easy submission.
 
To submit your entry, please select the category that you wish to enter here and follow these steps:
 
Page 1: Entrant Details
 
Online Entry Form: Your contact details, organisation information and project information and your 50 word entry summary are required here.
 
Page 2: Your Entry Document & Logo
 
• Upload your 5 A4 page PDF entry document here.
• Please note that your entry document must be less than 8MB and in PDF format, otherwise the system will not allow you to continue.
• Please also upload your organisation's logo in JPG format. The maximum file size is 8MB.
 
Page 3: Photos for the AV Presentation & Terms and Conditions
 
• Upload the 2 photos which will represent your entry in the AV Presentation on the Awards night. We require 2 high quality JPEG photos (300dpi) which are landscape in format. The maximum size per file is again 8MB.
• You will also be asked to accept the Awards' Terms and Conditions; please note that by doing so that you agree to send at least 1 representative to the Awards night should your organisation be shortlisted.
 
Page 4: Trophy Form
 
Confirm who will be your organisation's representative at the Awards to accept the trophy, and confirm how your organisation name should be engraved onto the trophy should you win.
 
Page 5: Your Entry Reference
 
This page confirms that your entry has been received and you will receive an email confirming same.

Why Enter ?


Here at MAA, we believe that everyone should hear the words “and the winner is…” and then their name announced at least once in their lives.There are many benefits of entering awards, from PR exposure, increased credibility to improve your team morale to celebrating success.At MAA Awards, we provide accounting leaders, professionals and firms a fantastic opportunity to showcase their excellence.  
  • 15 categories completing various types of awards such as Firm Excellence Awards m Individuals Excellence Awards, Teams Excellence Awards etc.  
  • that shine in the accounting awards industry
  • These awards champion excellence in a variety of different disciplines
  • The Awards are judged by an independent panel of professionals from leading agencies throughout the Isle of Man as well as the UK – all experienced within their nominated award
  • Individual categories judged by senior professionals with vast experience within the accounting and finance industry
  • Free to enter and you can enter as many categories as you desire
  • Guaranteed exposure to a receptive audience of esteemed judges, an industry seal of approval for a job well done


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THE ROAD TO EXCELLENCE

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Fri 05 Sep 2025
Pre-Launch Party

02

Thu 09 Oct 2025
Launch Party

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Sat 25 Oct 2025
Shortlist Announcement

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Thu 25 Sep 2025
Open for Public Voting

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Fri 14 Nov 2025
Semi Finalist Announcement

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Thu 04 Dec 2025
Finalist Announcement

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