How to apply

Golden Bridge Awards

Application Process

Prospective applicants should complete the Entry Form and click submit at the bottom of the form. Please find the entry requirements at the bottom of this page.

Entries must be received by 31st October 2025. Entry is free of charge, and companies are invited to donate to our chosen charity, the Royal Belgian Benevolent Society.

After applications close, up to three companies will be shortlisted in each of the following categories:

  • Rising Star - Celebrates successful Small and Medium-sized Enterprises that have demonstrated exceptional growth and potential.

  • Innovate and Elevate - Recognises companies dedicated to innovation and technological advancement.

  • Social Impact - Highlights companies committed to making a positive difference in society through their actions and initiatives.

  • Environmental Excellence - Celebrates companies focused on reducing their environmental impact.

  • International Growth and Investment - Honours companies that have successfully expanded into new global markets.

Shortlisted companies will be informed once the application process closes. They will then be invited to attend a jury meeting in London (Date TBD), where the winners will be selected.

Special Awards for the 25th Edition

For this milestone edition, two additional awards will be presented exclusively for companies that have previously won a Golden Bridge Award. These prestigious awards will be given out every 25 years:

  • Visionary Leaders Award - This award honours past winners who have demonstrated exceptional adaptability, resilience, and innovation in the face of change. It recognises companies that have successfully navigated market shifts, economic uncertainties, or industry disruptions while continuing to grow and lead.

  • Sustained Success Award - This award celebrates former winners who have consistently demonstrated excellence and long-term impact within their industry. It recognises businesses that have maintained steady growth, built a strong reputation, and made significant contributions to their sector over the years.

This 25th edition marks a significant milestone in the Golden Bridge Awards' history. The awards honour emerging and established companies that exemplify innovation, growth, and resilience.

How the winner is selected

To select the winner, a jury of experts will consider how the shortlisted companies show vision in niche markets, innovate to embark on new opportunities, and persevere in the conquest of the Belux or UK market. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on February 5, 2026, in London.

Ceremony

All shortlisted companies will join us at the awards ceremony at the BLCC Clubhouse Ballroom in London. This will be an exciting evening attended by many successful Belux and British businesses, as well as influential trade and investment representatives.

Projective Group

We are absolutely thrilled to have been recognised at the Golden Bridge Awards in the category of International Growth and Investment. This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and vision of our entire team at Projective Group and our commitment to creating lasting value for our clients, colleagues, and friends across Europe.

Our growth has been fuelled by the generous demands of our clients and the thoughtful integration of seven like-minded and highly successful businesses, each renowned in their specialist field. Together, we have strengthened our ability to deliver innovative solutions and further solidified our position as a trusted partner in the European market. We’re excited for the future and look forward to continuing our growth journey on the international stage.

Nicolas Micheli | Projective Group | 2024 WINNER

Winning the Golden Bridge Awards in 2015 was the culmination of years of hard work by our British and Belgian teams; I remember filling in the application form in 2003 !

We are immensely proud to have received this accolade and to be mentioned in the Golden Bridge Hall of Fame, amongst many reputable companies successfully doing business in the UK.

Antoon Van den Broeck | Soudal | 2015 WINNER
Soudal

Entry requirements

  1. I have read the terms and conditions for this category found at the bottom of the application form, and the business is eligible to enter for the chosen award.  All Belgian, Luxembourg, and UK companies are eligible to apply.
  2. Companies must have been active in the UK and/or Belux market for a minimum of three years.
  3. All UK companies must have a subsidiary in Belgium or Luxembourg.
  4. Subsidiary companies can also apply, but documentation must be approved by the Head Office.
  5. The products or services must have their origins in Belgium, Luxembourg or the UK. Entries are treated in confidence but will be shared with a select group of experts for judging purposes.
  6. All entries must be electronic.
  7. Please note the maximum word count for any entry is 2000 words plus another 2000 based on the questions specified to your Award.
  8. Entrants may be asked for staff or customer testimonials.
  9. Closing date for entries:  31st October 2025.
  10. Nominated companies will be invited to present their company to the Jury in person. Date TBD.
  11. Award winners will be announced at the Golden Bridge Award Ceremony on Thursday, 5th February 2026, at the BLCC Clubhouse Ballroom in London.
  12. Entry to more than one category is permitted.
  13. Incomplete entries will not be judged.
  14. All entries that meet all of the rules will be acknowledged on receipt. Entry forms will become the property of the BLCC, and entries will not be returned.
  15. The BLCC reserves the right to withdraw an award from any applicant supplying false information within their entry. Judges reserve the right to audit any information supplied.
  16. The judges’ decision is final, and no further correspondence will be entered into.
  17. By registering and completing an entry for the chosen award, you agree to these terms and conditions.