Nominations for the 2026 awards are now closed
As proud champions of UK and global trade, we are delighted to announce the return of the International Trade Awards for its fourth year, taking place on 23 June 2026.
Award categories
Celebrating organisations and individuals who have demonstrated innovation, excellence and forward-thinking in border operations, logistics and trade facilitation.
This award celebrates achievements that demonstrate practical innovation and deliver measurable improvements in how goods and services move across borders, supporting compliant, efficient and modern international trade.
Recognising organisations, teams or individuals who excel in customs operations, compliance and trade facilitation, including the effective use of free trade agreements.
Recognising excellence in international trade amongst the food and drink sector, demonstrating compliance and innovation.
This award celebrates food and drink traders and businesses that have successfully developed trade over the last year in uncertain conditions. Successful candidates will be able to highlight their achievements trading overseas and detail how they overcome the hurdles trading with SPS goods.
Recognising manufacturing businesses that demonstrate measurable impact through international trade.
This award celebrates manufacturers that use international trade to drive growth, resilience and operational excellence in a way that reflects the Chartered Institute’s mission to support confident, compliant and commercially successful trade.
Open to businesses trading internationally that meet the UK government’s official definition of a micro-business or SME.
Celebrating businesses and individuals that exemplify excellence in sustainable trade practices.
This award celebrates organisations and individuals who not only excel in international trade but do so with a clear, measurable and ongoing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
Recognising UK international trade talent and their contributions to trade.
This award celebrates individuals who demonstrate talent, initiative and measurable impact in international trade, while showing the potential to shape the future of the sector.
