Why accolades and awards are so important for local businesses

By Neil Parsons, Managing Director, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting UK

Some businesses may look at awards programmes as the preserve of global organisations, but the reality is that they are equally as important to smaller, local businesses.

Award programmes such as the Kingston Borough Business Awards (KBBA) not only provide recognition and prestige to local businesses, but also serve as a means to motivate and inspire other companies to strive for excellence and make positive contributions to their local community. They can also help raise awareness around the importance of sustainability, community engagement, and inclusivity in the business world.

Having participated in the KBBAs for the past two years, my team at Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting UK has found the programme a unique opportunity to align themselves with business leadership in the Borough and engage with other key stakeholders.

If it’s your first time considering the programme, bear this in mind. Entering awards is a great way to showcase your business and get recognition for the hard work that you and your team have put in. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate the value and impact of your business and highlight the successes you have achieved.

Beyond all this, entering awards can be good for business; helping to increase your brand