Photo: Malta Business AwardsThe Malta Chamber of SMEs and Malta Enterprise launched the 5th 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. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, 30th June 2026.
The awards are divided into 3 main categories:
- Distinct initiatives,
- Innovative & Sustainable Initiatives
- Celebrating business
Finalists will be announced on the 7th of September, and the prestigious Malta Business Awards Gala Night will take place on the 20th 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
- Exceptional Wellbeing at the Workplace
- Social Impact Award (up to 25 Employees)
- Social Impact Award (26+ Employees)
- Customer Service Excellence Award
- Local Cultural Contributor
Innovative & Sustainable category
- Innovative & Sustainable Initiative
- Best Waste Management Strategy
- Business Leader in Energy and Water Sustainability
- Leader in Quality Tourism
- Innovative Digital Solution Award
- Green Transport Initiative
Celebrating Business category
- Presidents Choice Award
- SME of the Year (25+)
- Small Business of the Year (up to 25)
- Gozo Business of the Year
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Female Entrepreneur of the Year
- Start-Up Business of the Year
- Family Business of the year (Up to 25)
- Family Business of the year (26+)
Partners for this year’s awards include: 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.
