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NOMINATION FORM - LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Fill in and submit the nomination form below to complete your entry. To find out more about what the judges are looking for, read the guidance notes below.

Entries for the Lifetime Achievement Award are open throughout the year.  If you would like your nominee to be considered for the 2026 awards, please ensure your nomination is submitted by midnight on Friday 26 June.   

All nominations will be added to our ongoing list of individuals considered for the Lifetime Achievement Award. If your nominee is not selected this year, they will remain under consideration for future years, as appropriate.

Each year, nominations are carefully reviewed in the context of that year’s awards.

On completing your submission, you will receive a confirmation email which includes a link to return to your nomination form. You will still be able to edit this at a later date. For detailed information, read our terms and conditions.

About the Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises an exceptional individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Hull and East Yorkshire business community over a significant period of time.

This award celebrates a business leader whose career has not only delivered commercial success, but has also created long-term positive impact for the local economy, workforce and wider community. It is about recognising those who have given back as well as paid it forward – leaving a legacy that will continue to benefit the region for years to come.

The recipient will be someone who is widely respected, has demonstrated sustained leadership and integrity, and whose influence has helped shape, strengthen and champion Hull and East Yorkshire as a place to do business, invest and thrive.

Eligibility & criteria

Nominees should meet the following criteria and demonstrate evidence of:

Long-term commitment to the region

  • A sustained and long-standing commitment to Hull and East Yorkshire, demonstrated over many years.
  • A clear track record of sustained involvement and contribution to the local business landscape

Business leadership & achievement

  • Senior leadership experience as a business owner, founder, director or senior leader
  • Proven success in growing, leading or transforming an organisation
  • A reputation for strong leadership, professionalism and ethical practice

Positive economic impact

  • Demonstrable contribution to local economic growth, job creation or skills development
  • Support for supply chains, SMEs or sector growth within the region

Community & social contribution

  • Evidence of giving back to the community through either:
    • Charity or voluntary work
    • Mentoring and supporting future business leaders
    • Engagement with education, skills or employability initiatives
    • Support for local causes, organisations or partnerships

Legacy & lasting influence

  • A career that has created a lasting positive legacy
  • Influence that goes beyond their own business to benefit the wider region
  • A role model who has helped raise aspirations and standards across Hull and East Yorkshire

Who should be nominated?

This category is ideal for nominating individuals who are:

  • Widely respected and recognised across the business community
  • Known for both commercial success and community impact
  • Seen as ambassadors for Hull and East Yorkshire
  • Leaders who have helped shape the region’s business story over many years

Closing date for nominations

Friday 26th June at midnight.

No further editing of nominations will be permitted after this time.