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Shortlisted businesses face sector-wide vote, with winner receiving featured coverage and speaking opportunity.
The Museums + Heritage Awards has announced the launch of a new category for 2026, recognising the impact of the sector’s businesses, consultancies, and creative studios.
The ‘Business of the Year Award’ will be voted for by the sector, and will celebrate outstanding products and services that have made measurable contributions to the cultural sector. Shortlisted entries will be put to a sector-wide vote, providing exposure to thousands of museum and heritage professionals across the industry.
The eventual winner will also receive featured coverage on Museums + Heritage Advisor and will be offered a speaking opportunity at the Museums + Heritage Show. The ‘Business of the Year’ will be recognised for outstanding work, elevating clients’ ambitions, enabling innovation, and supporting the museums and heritage sector to thrive.
It is open to all businesses, from exhibition designers and digital specialists to conservation firms, retail suppliers, and strategic consultants.
Museums + Heritage Director Anna Preedy said: “This is a unique opportunity for businesses to showcase their expertise and demonstrate the real difference they make to museums and heritage organisations.”
“We’re looking for companies that help their clients innovate, engage audiences, and achieve their goals through creative design, smart strategy, technical excellence, or outstanding service.”
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Museums + Heritage Awards 2025
Museums + Heritage Awards 2025
Museums + Heritage Awards 2025
Museums + Heritage Awards 2025
Entry Requirements and Process
Businesses interested in competing for the new award will submit evidence-based information demonstrating their impact on the sector, along with a short, one-minute video or slide deck explaining why their company, products, or services are worthy of recognition.
Videos can be as simple as a smartphone recording, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can participate. Shortlisted companies will benefit from enhanced credibility with clients and partners, increased visibility among key decision-makers, and the chance to position themselves as leaders in the museums and heritage business sector.
Preedy said: “Being shortlisted, let alone winning, is an incredible way to get your brilliant business in front of thousands of museum and heritage sector professionals”.
How to Enter
For more information and to enter, interested businesses should visit the Museums + Heritage Awards website.
Entry’s open tomorrow, October 31st 2025. For complete entry criteria and submission guidelines, visit the official Museums + Heritage Awards website.
