Cultural Enterprises Awards
Our annual Awards are now open, celebrating innovation and success in cultural income generation, as well as the talented people that make it all happen. Entry is free to Members and there are plenty of opportunities to be shortlisted across a wide range of categories. Entries close on Friday 11 December 2026. Best of luck!
1. Read the Entry Guidelines to check the rules, eligibility and criteria.
2. Browse the Categories to decide which ones you’d like to enter.
3. Click Enter Now and log in to our dedicated Awards site where you’ll find detailed criteria and entry forms for each category.
Award Categories
Celebrating creative people and projects across the sector
Entry Guidelines
Entries encouraged from all types and sizes of organisations
Awards Ceremony
Join us at the Cultural Enterprises Conference in Birmingham
Get Inspired
Take a look at last year’s fantastic Winners and Finalists
It was really inspiring to read so many outstanding entries for these Awards. Commitment, enthusiasm, expertise and innovation shines through in every case.
Awards Judge David Hingley, Head of Arts, Heritage & Culture, Peridot Partners
Meet the Judges
Carolyn Ehman
Business Development Consultant
Kate Miners
Director of Public Engagement & Commercial, Old Royal Naval College
Andrew Given
Chief Executive, Queer Britain
Claire Lane
Commercial Director, Ashmolean
This award is testament to the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our incredible team, as well as the unwavering support of our visitors.
Delapré Abbey, Best Catering Initiative Award Winner 2025
Discover our 2026 Winners
Winchester Cathedral
Best Event
Queer Britain Museum
Best Ticketing Initiative
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Best Product
National Portrait Gallery
Best Publication