
The Golden Bridge Trade & Investment Awards are a prestigious celebration of business excellence, recognising companies that have made a significant impact in international trade and investment between Belgium, Luxembourg, and the UK. These awards highlight achievements in innovation, sustainability, social impact, and global expansion, bringing together top-tier professionals from across sectors to honour the best in cross-border business. This high-profile platform offers businesses the opportunity to gain recognition, connect with industry leaders, and strengthen international partnerships.
Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence
Next year marks a major milestone: the 25th edition of the Golden Bridge Awards. To celebrate this landmark occasion, we are returning to the BLCC Clubhouse Ballroom. This promises to be the most prestigious Golden Bridge Awards yet, honouring not just this year’s standout companies but also the legacy of 25 years of cross-border success.
On the 5th of February 2026, 250 distinguished guests will gather for an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration. Guests will enjoy a luxurious three-course dinner, live entertainment, and the company of some of the brightest minds in international business.
Awards at the 25th Golden Bridge Awards
The Golden Bridge Awards feature five core categories, recognising businesses that excel in key areas of international trade and investment:
- Rising Star: Celebrating SMEs with exceptional growth and future potential.
- Innovate and Elevate: Recognising companies leading in innovation and technological advancement.
- Social Impact: Honouring businesses that make a positive societal difference.
- Environmental Excellence: Celebrating companies committed to reducing their environmental impact.
- International Growth & Investment: Recognising companies successfully expanding and growing in global markets.
For this milestone edition, two exclusive awards will be presented to previous Golden Bridge winners:
- Visionary Leaders Award: Celebrating past winners who have shown exceptional resilience and adaptability in the face of change.
- Sustained Success Award: Recognising former winners who have maintained long-term excellence and industry leadership.
Hall of Fame
Previous Belgian and Luxembourg winners include Projective Group (2024), PAGS (2024), , Silverfin (2024), Floorify (2023), Sarens (2023), EVS (2023), Shurgard (2023), Smet Staircases (2022), United Caps (2022), Ansomat (2022), Graphius Group (2022), Hysopt (2022), Renson (2017), BEL'EXPORT (2016), Soudal (2015), Brussels Airlines (2014), Le Pain Quotidien (2013), Primus Laundry (2012), Desso Sports Systems (2011), Eurodiesel (2010), Vyncke Energietechniek (2009), Modular Lighting Instruments (2008), DEME (2007), EVS Broadcasting (2006), Option (2005), Pluma (2004) Cityjet (2003), Ecover (2002) and Alpro (2001).
Previous British winners include Pallite Group (2024), Abnormal Load Engineering (ALE) (2017), Shanks (2016), Ignition (2015), Farnell element14 (2014), 4C Associates (2013) and Supergroup (2012)