The Heropreneurs Awards 2025 is now open for nominations, celebrating the entrepreneurial achievements of the military community.
Since its inception in 2018, the Heropreneurs Awards have recognised the outstanding talent and entrepreneurial spirit within the veteran community and the wider military family.
This year’s awards are again sponsored by Warwick Business School, and the awards night will be hosted at The Shard, London, on 14 November. The awards honour how the military community enriches the business landscape by spotlighting successful businesses with a strong veteran-supporting ethos, from start-up ventures to international enterprises.
Heropreneurs, part of the Forces Employment Charity, seeks nominations from businesses that can demonstrate their positive impact on society and the economy, highlighting the diverse aspects of the military community, including the contributions of spouses and the rise of female-led businesses.
Nominations are open to veterans, serving Armed Forces members, reservists, and their spouses, partners, and children who own or run a business venture at any stage. Applicants must be UK-based and demonstrate commitment to innovation, sustainability, and positive societal impact.
The Heropreneurs Awards 2025 will feature categories recognising and celebrating the unique contributions and achievements of the military community:
Heropreneur of the Year
This top award recognises an individual who has created or is running a successful business and is a positive force within the military business community. Success may take many forms, including growth, profitability, flexibility, and overcoming challenges.
WBS Bursary Award
Sponsored by Warwick Business School (WBS), this award is open to veterans, serving Armed Forces members, reservists, and their immediate family members who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit through involvement in a business venture or innovative project at their organisation. The winner will receive a bursary to cover 100% of the tuition fees for an MBA programme of their choice at Warwick Business School.
Product of the Year
This award seeks to recognise the best products from the military business community coming to the market. The product can come from any sector but must represent excellence in both quality and innovation.
Start-Up of the Year
This award recognises a business in the early stages of its inception, which is most successfully transitioning from an idea to an operational business. The successful applicant will have a commercial product or service, a strong and sustainable business plan, and dedicated, enthusiastic management.
Technology Business of the Year
This award recognises a business whose main area of operation is technology, either focusing on developing and manufacturing technology or providing technology as a service. Nominees must show how technology is the cornerstone of their business while highlighting the benefits it brings to its end users.
Nominations are open now and close in June. Judging will occur in July 2025, and shortlisted candidates will be announced in late July.
The Heropreneurs Awards 2025 provides a meaningful opportunity for the military community to come together, make new connections, and celebrate their achievements. The awards evening will focus on bringing together Heropreneurs’ wider networks and supporters, alongside their valued mentees and mentors, to celebrate the incredible contributions of the military business community.
For more information and to submit a nomination, please click here.
