The countdown is on for the 2026 BOSS Awards, with businesses and professionals from across the UK business supplies industry encouraged to submit their entries before the 31 July 2026 deadline

Recognised as one of the sector’s most prestigious awards programmes, the BOSS Awards celebrate outstanding achievement, innovation, leadership and excellence across every part of the industry. From manufacturers and dealers to wholesalers, retailers, service providers and rising talent, the awards showcase the people and organisations driving the industry forward.

Businesses are invited to review the criteria for their chosen category and prepare a submission that demonstrates their achievements, innovation and impact. Following the closing date, a shortlist of finalists will be announced ahead of the awards ceremony, where the winners will be revealed.

This year’s categories recognise excellence across a broad spectrum of the industry, including:

• Business Leader of the Year
• Campaign of the Year
• Dealer of the Year – Under £5 Million
• Dealer of the Year – Over £5 Million
• Diversity and Inclusion Award
• Platform of the Year Award
• Brand Excellence Award
• Independent Retailer Award
• New Product of the Year
• Outstanding Team of the Year
• Professional of the Year
• Rising Star of the Year
• Service Provider of the Year
• Sustainable Leadership Award
• Distributor of the Year
• Unsung Hero Award
• BOSS Apprentice of the Year
• Outstanding Achievement Award
• Outstanding Workplace Award

Entries must be submitted by 31 July 2026. Businesses and individuals wishing to take part should review the criteria for their chosen category, complete the entry form and provide supporting documentation that demonstrates how they meet the judging requirements.

For further information or enquiries regarding the awards, entrants can contact Helen at helen@bossfederation.co.uk.