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British Business Awards 2024

Friday 08 Nov | 18.00 - 22.00

You are invited to join the British Business Awards 2024 – this year’s premier celebration of UK-Japan culture and commerce – to be held on the evening of Friday, November 8 (1800-2200JST), at the Hilton Tokyo.

Price

Members: ¥28,000

Non Members: ¥32,000

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Written by Sam Maddicott

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You are invited to join the British Business Awards 2024 – this year’s premier celebration of UK-Japan culture and commerce – to be held on the evening of Friday, November 8 (1800-2200JST), at the Hilton Tokyo.

Since its inception in 2008, the British Business Awards (BBA) gala has been dedicated to honouring excellence and showcasing achievements and innovations across all industries. The Awards also spotlight the significant social contributions made by British and Japanese organisations and individuals, emphasising their dedication to sustainability, community and ethical behaviour.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, reflection, and celebration. As previous years of the iconic black-tie gala have shown, this promises to be an extraordinary event and one that you won’t want to miss…

 

We welcome you to join us: as a sponsor, nominee or attendee.
Further details to be added over the coming months…

 

 

Introducing our 2024 Tier Sponsors

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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT BOOKING PERIOD HAS NOW CLOSED

Ticket Price from Aug 1, 2024
*Member:
Table of 10 = JPY280,000-JPY320,000
Seat = JPY28,000-JPY32,000

Standard ticket price from Aug 1, 2024
Non-member:
Table of 10 = JPY320,000-JPY360,000
Seat = JPY32,000-JPY36,000

Click BOOK NOW to begin BBA ticket booking process

[*An Entrepreneur, Corporate or Platinum membership is required
to book a full table under a BCCJ member rate
]

 

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Winning a BBA trophy is a prestigious endorsement of an organisation’s projects, initiatives, products or achievements. Not only are the trophies marble masterpieces on their own, winners are acknowledged as industry leaders and named the best in their respective categories.

We are delighted to announce that this year’s trophies will be crafted by Kate Thomson at Ukishima Sculpture Studio.

2024 CATEGORIES/NOMINEES [APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED]

[Deadline: October 4, 2024]

View BBA 2024 category questions on:
[Word Document/PDF]

Click image to view nominees by category

 

This year’s British Business Awards are dedicated not only to celebrating excellence within the British-Japanese business community but also to making a meaningful impact on the recovery efforts in Japan’s Noto Peninsula. View Noto Peninsula inclusion HERE

 

British Business Awards 2024 Prize Sponsors

 

British Airways Announced as BBA 2024 Headline Prize Sponsor

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is proud to announce British Airways as the headline prize sponsor at this year’s British Business Awards 2024. British Airways is generously offering two Club World Business Class tickets for a round-trip from Tokyo to London. This offer presents a luxurious travel experience, allowing award attendees the chance to fly in ultimate comfort, enjoying exceptional service onboard. Don’t miss the chance to fly in style with British Airways!

Judges

Introducing our BBA 2024 judges – a truly great lineup of accomplished leaders who are actively engaged in bolstering UK-Japan relations! This esteemed panel of judges are currently putting into practice their expertise and specialist experience to decide which companies and individuals should receive a prestigious BBA trophy. Judging period October 15 – November 1.

 

Tammy Beaumont MBE | England Women’s Cricketer and World Cup Winner
David Bickle OBE | Former President at the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Junko Kemi | Founder of kay me
Martin Kent | HM Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific
Yuuichiro Nakajima | Founder of Crimson Phoenix
Teruko Wada | Director, International Affairs Bureau, Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)

Please note: Judges are carefully selected for categories in which there is no prejudice or association with nominees.

 

 

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In-Kind Sponsors/Media Partners

BECOME A SPONSOR

By getting involved as a sponsor, your organisation can align itself with the values and principles of the British Business Awards, while also showcasing its corporate identity, services and products.

Sponsorship offers an excellent opportunity to elevate your organisation’s profile and bolster credibility with prospective clients, customers and industry peers.

If you would like to learn more about sponsoring the BBA 2024, email [email protected] or book a 20-minute meeting with the BCCJ team HERE

 

Congratulations to All British Business Awards 2023 Winners!

The best of UK-Japan relations, as well as British excellence, innovation, diversity, entrepreneurship and responsible business contributions in Japan were recognised last November at the British Business Awards 2023 (BBA2023). Driven by the theme of “Challenge the ordinary, achieve the extraordinary”, last year’s BBA highlighted some of the most impressive contributions of the past twelve months. Who will be this year’s winners…?