With just two weeks left until applications close for the fourth edition of the Malta Business Awards, the Malta Chamber of SMEs, in collaboration with Malta Enterprise and other key partners, are encouraging businesses to apply for at least one of the 20 awards up for grabs.

This year’s edition will culminate in a unique evening showcasing and celebrating some of the most impactful business initiatives on the island.

Self-employed individuals, business owners and companies are encouraged to submit their applications through the official website. The deadline is Monday 14th July 2025.

The categories for this year’s Malta Business Awards, one of the largest business events held on a national level, include a wide variety of niches that will help put any local business up on the big stage.

List of awards:

- Distinct Initiatives category
1. Exceptional Wellbeing at the Workplace
2. Social Impact Award (up to 25 Employees)
3. Social Impact Award (26+ Employees)
4. Customer Service Excellence Award
5. Local Cultural Contributor

- Innovative & Sustainable category
6. Innovative & Sustainable Initiative
7. Best Waste Management Strategy
8. Business Leader in Energy and Water Sustainability
9. Leader in Quality Tourism
10. Innovative Digital Solution Award
11. Green Transport Initiative

- Celebrating Business category
12. Presidents Choice Award
13. SME of the Year (25+)
14. Small Business of the Year (up to 25)
15. Gozo Business of the Year
16. Young Entrepreneur of the Year
17. Female Entrepreneur of the Year
18. Start-Up Business of the Year
19. Family Business of the year (Up to 25)
20. Family Business of the year (26+)

Adjudication Process

Phase one (50 per cent of total score):
Each adjudicator independently reviews and scores all applications received in their category.

Phase two (50 per cent of total score):
The top five applicants from each category will be shortlisted and invited for an in-person interview with the adjudication committee. The scores from phase one remain valid and are combined with the interview score to determine the final result.

Finalists will be announced on 16th September and the prestigious Malta Business Awards Gala Night will take place on 7th November 2025.

Interested applicants are invited to join an informative webinar about the Malta Business Awards which will be held on 1st July at 12:30pm. Click here to register.

For more information about the Malta Business Awards, visit www.maltabusinessawards.mt.

Special thanks:

Partners:
Malta Enterprise, Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works, Ministry for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects.

Headliners:
Malta Food Agency, Malta Tourism Authority, Ministry for Home Affairs, Security and Employment, Trust Payments, Wasteserv, Infrastructure Malta.

Platinum:
Malta International Airport, Energy and Water Agency, Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights.

Gold:
APS Bank plc, Arts Council Malta, Climate Action Authority, Ministry for Gozo, Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Malta Development Bank, Malta Digital Innovation Authority, Meet Inc., Project Green, Xjenza Malta.