The Malta Chamber of SMEs launches the 5th edition of the Malta Business Awards

Applications now open – www.maltabusinessawards.mt

The Malta Chamber of SMEs and Malta Enterprise launched the 5^th edition of the Malta Business Awards.

This year’s edition features 20 awards, and business owners and companies are encouraged to submit their applications through the official website: www.maltabusinessawards.mt. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 30^th June 2026.

The awards are divided into 3 main categories:

• Distinct initiatives,

• Innovative & Sustainable Initiatives

• Celebrating business

Adjudication Process

• Phase 1 (50% of total score):

  Each adjudicator independently reviews and scores all applications received in their category.

• Phase 2 (50% 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 1 remain valid and are combined with the interview score to determine the final result.

Finalists will be announced on the 7^th of September, and the prestigious Malta Business Awards Gala Night will take place on the 20^th of November 2025.

The launch was addressed by the President of the Malta Chamber of SMEs, Mr Paul Abela, who stated that the Malta Business Awards provide an opportunity to showcase Malta’s successful businesses.

Malta Enterprise CEO Mr George Gregory highlighted the importance of these awards, as well as the integrity and seriousness of the adjudication process.

SME Chamber COO Mr Andrew Aquilina explained that applications for the 19 awards will remain open until 30th June and emphasised that there is no application fee. Mr Aquilina also noted that, over the past four editions, the Malta Business Awards received more than 1,500 applications.

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+)

Partners:

Malta Enterprise, Malta Vision, Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works and 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 and Citadel Insurance.

Platinum: Malta International Airport, Energy and Water Agency & Arts Council Malta.

Gold: APS Bank plc, Ministry for Gozo, Malta Development Bank, Malta Digital Innovation Authority, Project Green, Family Business Office & Xjenza Malta.

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