NICHE Awards 2026
Celebrating the best of UK
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Established in 2014, the Niche Business Awards has celebrated the drive and achievement of Leicestershire’s business community, recognising more than 4,000 nominations across individuals, companies, and charities. In 2026, the UK edition joins Global Niche, marking the awards’ evolution into an international platform. This season, our focus turns to London—showcasing the city’s most compelling success stories and elevating them for a global audience.
Join the Niche Awards 2026
A global recognition platform powered by Niche Magazine
entries accepted through nichemagazine.me and nichemagazine.co.uk.​
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One global system. Two official platforms. One unified jury process.Finalists announcement
​ The Niche Awards honor outstanding brands, talents, and businesses shaping their industries through excellence, innovation, and measurable impact. From creative fields to business leadership, the awards provide a premium platform for global recognition, editorial visibility, and high-level networking.​
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​How to Join (Step-by-Step)
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​Choose nomination type — Excellence or Featured
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Complete the application — and pay the Application fees 1500 USD for the featured , and 2000 USD for the Excellence
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​Select your category — choose the most relevant field for your achievements
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Verification & shortlisting — entries are reviewed and validated
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Jury evaluation — nominees are assessed using official judging criteria
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Recognition & announcement — shortlisted/winners receive global exposure and editorial recognition.
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Nomination Types
Excellence Nomination
Featured Nomination
The Featured Nomination is designed for individuals, brands, and organizations seeking editorial recognition within the Niche Awards ecosystem.
This pathway focuses on visibility through curated coverage and official acknowledgment as part of the awards selection.
This nomination pathway may be aligned with Featured participation tiers, which include editorial presence, digital announcements, and official event recognition.
The Excellence Nomination is intended for nominees demonstrating established leadership, consistent quality, and measurable impact within their field.
Entries under this pathway receive enhanced evaluation depth and may be associated with Excellence-level participation frameworks, offering broader recognition and extended engagement during the awards cycle.
Nominations Now Open
Submit your profile for official consideration by the Niche Global jury and gain international visibility.
