Nominations are open for the Mayor’s Business Awards 2022

Entries are now open for this year’s Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards and residents are being urged to go ahead and nominate their favourite local entrepreneurs by the closing date, Friday 19 August.

The awards are an annual opportunity to celebrate the fantastic achievements of all the small, independent businesses and sole traders across Lewisham and provide a platform for their widespread recognition. Businesses might be nominated based on their great customer service, amazing product range, incredible levels of craftsmanship, or how much they give back to the community.

There are 14 exciting new categories - with a nod to our year as London Borough of Culture 2022 - across a variety of sectors, ranging from best visitor attraction, to best tradesperson, to best pub. They offer a perfect reflection of the diverse range of businesses based in Lewisham.

Entrants will be shortlisted by a judging panel which includes the Mayor of Lewisham and local industry representatives. The finalists are due to be announced in September before a public vote is held to decide the winners in each category, which will be revealed in a ceremony this November.

The awards are free to enter and open to all independent businesses and contractors based in the London Borough of Lewisham. Many businesses will be eligible to enter more than one category. Nominations can be made by customers, suppliers or partners, or even come from the business themselves.

Damien Egan, Mayor of Lewisham said:

"Nominations are now open for the 2022 Lewisham Business Awards. Lewisham has one of the highest proportion of independent businesses in London and these awards are about celebrating and promoting their success.

"This year we‘ve introduced new categories including Best Hair and Beauty, Best Café and Best Tradesperson. Nomination is really easy and doesn’t take more than a minute. You can nominate online, or write to the Lewisham Business Awards team.

"Good luck to everyone!”

Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards 2022 categories

1. Best visitor attraction
2. Best green business
3. Best online business
4. Best community contribution
5. Best new business
6. Best in creative sector
7. Best independent high street business
8. Best café
9. Best restaurant
10. Best bar or pub
11. Best hair and beauty
12. Best independent food retailer
13. Best tradesperson
14. Best market

The address for written nominations is Lewisham Business Awards, Fourth Floor, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU.

Visit our awards page for full details and to nominate a local business.