November 1–20, 2026 | Application Upload Period
Completed award applications and supporting documents may be uploaded beginning November 1. All submissions must be uploaded by 12 noon on Friday, November 20, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Late November – Early December 2026 | Preliminary Judging
Applications will be reviewed by our preliminary judging panel. Each nominee will be notified through the award application platform as to whether they have advanced to the next stage of the competition.

Early-Mid January 2027 | Potential Finalist Site Tours — Save the Date!
Important Notice to Nominees - Please ensure you reserve the applicable site tour date in your calendar now. These dates have been scheduled in coordination with our judging panel and cannot be changed. If selected as a finalist, your organization must be available on the designated date. Finalist notifications, including confirmation of site tour times and further details, will be provided by mid-December 2026.

Small Business of the Year: Friday, January 8, 2027
Medium Business of the Year: Thursday, January 14, 2027
Large Business of the Year: Friday, January 15, 2027
Agriculture & Food:
Climate Action Leadership:
Excellence in People & Culture:  Wednesday January 13, 2027
Innovation:
Manufacturer:
Nonprofit:

Late February 2027 | Finalist Reception
All finalists will be invited to a reception at the London Chamber of Commerce in late February 2027. This gathering is an opportunity to connect with fellow finalists and event sponsors, celebrate your accomplishments, and recognize the outstanding businesses and organizations that make up our local business community. The date and additional details will be communicated directly to finalists.

March 31, 2027 | The Awards Gala
The Business Achievement Awards Gala is the culmination of the awards process, celebrating the exceptional achievements, innovation, and contributions of London's business community.

The 44th Annual London Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards Gala will take place on Wednesday, March 31, 2027, at RBC Place London. We look forward to celebrating this year's finalists and announcing the award recipients at this special evening of recognition.