General Awards for Businesses – Awarded by Judging Panel:
> Best New Business (<3 years old)
> Best Growth Business (>3 years old)
> Best Rural/On Farm Business
> Export Business of the Year
> Employer of the Year
> Best Use of Technology
> Environmental Excellence
Sector Awards – Awarded by Mystery Shopper and Judging Panel:
> Best Retail Business (or Business Premises)
> Best Public House
> Best Accommodation/Hospitality Business – split into 3 categories:
> Best B&B / Guesthouse
> Best Self Catering
> Best Hotel
> Best Eating Establishment – split into 2 categories:
> Best Restaurant
> Best Café / Tea Room / Coffee Shop
Specific Awards for Individuals – Awarded by Judging Panel:
> Social Entrepreneur of the Year (a community group may qualify)
> Young Entrepreneur of the Year
> Female Entrepreneur of the Year
> Overcoming Barriers Award
Legacy Awards – Awarded by Judging Panel and Principal Sponsors:
> Entrepreneur of the Year Award*
> Lifetime Achievement Award*
> North Antrim Legacy Award*
* Legacy Awards are only available to Principal Sponsors
