Key Dates For 2026

Get the Inside Scoop on the 2026 Enterprise Vision Awards!

Curious about the Enterprise Vision Awards and want to know how to get involved? Now’s your chance! Join us at our next Information Event so you can dive into everything EVAS 2026 has to offer!

EVAS Check the Key Dates so you can start planning your #EVAS2026 experience!

• Nominations Open; Thursday 16 October
• First Nomination Notification 1 January
• Application Masterclass; (online) Tues 13 January 2pm
• Applications open Friday 16 January
• EVAS Information Event; (online) TBC
• EVAS Information Event In Person TBC
• Entries Close; Tuesday 5 May
• EVAS Westminster Reception Thursday 21 May
• Finalists Announced; Friday 29 May
• EVAS Finalists Event & Interview Masterclass; Wednesday 3 June (online)
• Judging; WC Tuesday 23 June to Thursday 2 July 10am to 4pm
• Voting Opens; Monday 6 July
• Voting Closes; Friday 7 August
• EVAS Pre-Awards Networking Event: Tuesday 15 September 2pm
• Ceremony; Friday 2 October, The Winter Gardens Blackpool
• Celebration of Excellence; Thursday 19 November

Finalists are expected to attend an online interview and attend the awards ceremony.

If you are entering the EVAS you will need to ensure that you will be available to attend the Interviews and of course the Awards Ceremony.  Make sure your applications are completed before nominations close so that you do not miss out. You will be able to see when the finalists are announced. All finalists will then be invited to attend an online interview with our Judging Panel – this is an opportunity to sell your story to the Judges – remember that if you have reached the finals, you are already one of their favourites.

Finalists are invited to attend various networking event where there are opportunities to promote your business and meet fellow Finalists, Sponsors and Partners and previous Winners.

After the Interviews, there is a period when Voting opens for all the EVA finalists. All categories will be included in the public vote, however votes will only be added to the score awarded by the judging panel to decide a winner in the event of a tie-break or a 2% margin between the Judge’s scores. This is a fabulous marketing tool for your business as the campaign drives traffic to your website, social media and expands awareness of your brand.

Please note that voting is an opportunity for every Finalist to use social media to shout about their business. The result may not be relative to your category but you can still use the opportunity to market your business.

Finally, it’s time to plan your EVAS evening. The awards ceremony is a dazzling night to remember! Attending the awards is essential and is part of the awards process. It is a ticketed event, and all finalists are required to purchase a ticket.

Your ticket includes entry to the EVAS2026 Awards Ceremony, a Welcome Drinks Reception, 3 Course Dinner with wine (or alcohol free alternative), entertainment, After Party.

Remember, there are more sequins than Strictly at the EVAS and it’s an opportunity to dress up and shine the spotlight on you and your business. Business leaders, decision makers, powerhouses and celebrities join us in a spectacular celebration of the successes and achievements of the UK’s most talented female entrepreneurs.

After the big night, we have a Celebration of Excellence where Winners, Finalists, Sponsors and Partners and Judges will continue to explore collaborations and build strong relationships.

Interview Dates

Interviews will take place online and will be held between 10am to 4pm.

It is not possible to change dates for interviews.

Thursday 2 July

Customer Service

Diverse Business

Inspirational Woman

Scale Up Business

Sustainable Business

 MOP UP Interviews;  TBC