Our Award Ceremony
(Tickets £99.99 +Vat)
All profits raised are donated to the selected charities/non-profits.
Over 350 business people are expected to attend a fabulous evening of recognition and celebration.
All of our guests will be provided with the following:
- A champagne drinks reception upon arrival
- A 3-course menu with half a bottle of house wine per person (menu confirmed soon)
- Live entertainment from various live performers!
- Inspiring Keynote from one of the UK’s Biggest Business Leaders – Inspirational Keynote Speaker Announced Soon!
It will be an evening of celebration with high-quality live band entertainment with a very inspirational keynote speaker.
This year's Great British & Community Awards will be held at The Hilton, Reading on Thursday 3rd April 2025 (4pm / 9pm).
Please be advised that due to the event being physical we can not give the exact time of award announcements.
Awards Agenda
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3.15pm:Champagne Prior the Opening of the Awards Ceremony
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4.15pm:Our hosts introduce Judges / Charities with opening game and introduced Judges
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4.00pm:Awards Officially Open—all guests make their way into the ballroom. The band are playing, and our hosts welcomes and addresses guests.
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4.45pm:Dinner Service Begins
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4.45pm:Live Band Performances
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5.30pm:Our hosts runs another charity game giving you an opportunity to fundraise.
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5.45pm:Dinner / Inspirational Keynote - Chris Hunt Skelley MBE (Current Olympic GB Gold Medial Winner & World No1)
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6.30pm:Award Announcement: Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award
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6.35pm:Award Announcement: Lifetime of Achievement Award
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6.40pm:Award Announcement: Charity of The Year Award
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6.45pm:Award Announcement: Leisure & Tourism Award
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6.50pm:Award Announcement: Networker of The Year Award
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7pm:Our hosts will be running the charity auction.
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7.40pm:Award Announcement: Apprentice of The Year
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7.45pm:Award Announcement: Networker of The Year Award
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7.50pm:Award Announcement: Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award
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7.55pm:Award Announcement: Female Entrepreneur of The Year Award
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8.00pm:Awards Announcement: Male Entrepreneur of The Year Award
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8.05pm:Awards Announcement: Business Leader of The Year Award
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8.10pm:Awards Announcement: Innovator of The Year Award
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8.15pm:Awards Announcement: New Start-Up of the Year Award
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8.20pm:Awards Announcement: SME of The Year Award
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8.25pm:Awards Announcement: Business of The Year Award
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8.30pm:Awards Finish & The Band Plays
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8.30pm - 9.30pmThe Band Plays in the Drinks Reception
This is the time for media interviews, photo opportunities, collection of shortlisted certificates and networking.
Below are just some of the award ceremony highlights:
A champagne drinks reception upon arrival.
3 Course Meal
Live Entertainers - The dynamic duo Sparky & Sprite.
Guests can expect to be motivated and inspired by Gold winning British Olympian Derek Redmond.
Charity Auction - Chance to win £thousands worth of prizes
Winners Announced - Our category winners are announced