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Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards 2024

 

The Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards are an opportunity to recognise and promote excellence in technology and innovation, commitment to sustainability and SME success in the Franco-British business community.  

Run as a collaboration between the Commercial Section of the British Embassy in Paris and the Franco-British Chamber, our Awards celebrate commercial success and economic success stories between the UK and France across strategic sectors, underlining shared business priorities and partnerships as a key part of the Franco-British bilateral relationship.

Companies of all sizes and across the UK and France are encouraged to apply for our Awards. Businesses need to demonstrate commercial success and a commitment to Franco-British business ties. The Jury will look to reward both large and small businesses’ achievements in terms of cross-Channel trade and investment.

In the year of the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale and the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and following a historic 2023, this year, our Awards have a special focus on Franco-British partnerships. Any UK or French company committed to bolstering bilateral business ties between the UK and France is encouraged to apply for the special Entente Cordiale 120 Award.

The 2024 Award categories are the following:


A judging panel including members of the Commercial Section of the British Embassy in Paris, the Franco-British Chamber and our sponsors will assess applications in October 2024.

Our Awards Ceremony will take place at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Paris in December 2024, with opening speeches from His Majesty’s Ambassador to France, Dame Menna Rawlings, and Françoise Rausch, President of the Franco-British Chamber. A special speaker will be announced shortly.

Who should apply

To be eligible for the Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards you need to meet the following general criteria, in addition to the individual criteria for each category:
 

  • Your company must have a HQ in France or the UK.
  • Your company should have a relationship to both France and the UK, either through exports, investment, business operations or R&D.
  • Your business must have been registered for at least two years.
  • You must agree to the full Terms and Conditions set out here.

We encourage as many Franco-British businesses to apply as possible. This is a chance to showcase your success, growth and potential.

Click here for more information about the application process and timeline.

Award Categories

AI Award

The AI Award celebrates the responsible application of artificial intelligence across business in the UK and France. Companies of all sizes and sectors are encouraged to apply, so long as they have championed the responsible adoption of AI into their business in the UK or France.
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Sustainability Award

The Sustainability Award will be presented to a company that is committed to cleaner economic growth, through either low carbon technologies or the sustainable use of resources. Read more...

The SME of the Year Award

The SME of the Year Award will be presented to a company that has successfully exported or invested into the French or British market for the first time. Despite the many challenges faced over the last few years, companies remain committed to exploring the French and UK markets, and recent trade figures are proof of this: in 2023, UK-France bilateral trade stood at over £100 billion.
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Entente Cordiale 120 Award

The Entente Cordiale 120 Award will recognise a vibrant and successful initiative focussed on Franco-British cooperation. We are looking for initiatives that foster bilateral ties by building on shared Franco-British interests and values.
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2023 Edition

In 2023, we received 31 applications across four categories, from businesses of many sizes based across France and the UK. The nominees ranged from large corporates to small businesses and start-ups.

 

  • Sustainability – Winner: BT France, Runners-Up: ES Global 

  • Technology & Innovation – Winner: Infotel Consulting UK, Runners-Up: Turing Biosystems 

  • SME of the Year – Winner: Paxman Scalp Cooling Ltd, Runners-Up: Halstock Cabinet Makers Ltd

  • Franco-British Partnerships – Winner: Imerys, Runners-Up: CTA International

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