Hosted by Mallusk Enterprise Park, with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council as title sponsor, the awards will celebrate people, businesses and organisations helping the borough thrive.
Entries open on Thursday 23rd April 2026 and close on Monday 1st June 2026 at 5pm, with finalists due to be announced on Thursday 11th June 2026. Winners will be revealed at a black-tie gala awards evening on Thursday 1st October 2026 at the Dunadry Hotel, hosted by comedian Neil Delamere.
The ANBAs have been created to celebrate business success across a wide range of sectors and sizes, from start-ups and independent retailers to manufacturers, hospitality businesses, transport firms and established family businesses.
Entering the awards gives businesses the chance to raise their profile and gain recognition from independent judges. It is also an opportunity to reward their team and build credibility across the wider business community.
There are 14 award categories, with the headline Business of the Year award selected from the category winners and presented as the final award of the evening. It will recognise the business that has shown the strongest overall excellence, leadership and impact across the local business community.
Other categories include Rising Star – Young Business Person Award, Excellence in Manufacturing, Excellence in Customer Service, Business Start Up of the Year, Business Growth Award and Outstanding Independent Retailer. The full list of categories and entry details can be found at www.anbawards.com
Organisers are encouraging businesses not only to enter themselves, but also to put forward a business, colleague or organisation they believe deserves recognition.