Forest Economic Partnership Innovation Awards 2025
Sponsored by Watts of Lydney Group Ltd. 
Celebrating Innovation in the Forest of Dean
Recognising the businesses driving growth and creativity in our community.
The Forest Economic Partnership is pleased to announce the first Innovation Awards, a celebration of the remarkable businesses that are shaping the future of the Forest of Dean. The awards will recognise and reward the companies demonstrating exceptional innovation, creativity, and a commitment to growth within the Forest of Dean.
Whether your business or organisation has launched a groundbreaking new product, transformed your business operations, or developed a unique approach to customer service, we want to hear from you. These awards are designed to showcase the diverse and dynamic spirit of innovation that thrives within our local business community.
There are two categories for the awards and a £1,000 cash prize for the winner of each category.
Category 1: Businesses and organisations with up to 1-99 employees.
Category 2: Businesses and organisations with 100 and over employees.
Why Enter?
- The prize: There is a £1,000 cash prize for winning businesses.
- Profile Raising: Elevate your business profile within the Forest of Dean and beyond.
- Networking: Connect with other innovative businesses and industry leaders.
- Celebrate your team: Show your team that their hard work is valued.
- Showcase your business: Share your success story with the wider community.
Who Can Apply?
The awards are open to all businesses based in the Forest of Dean that have demonstrated significant innovation within their operations.
We encourage applications from businesses of all sizes and sectors.
The innovation/new product/new techonology should have been developed within the Forest of Dean in last two years from 1 April 2023 - 6 June 2025. For further information on eligibility criteria click here.
What We're Looking For:
We're looking for businesses that have:
- Developed innovative products, services, or processes.
- Implemented creative solutions to business challenges.
- Demonstrated a commitment to growth and development.
- Improved sustainability.
- Positively impacted the local economy or community.
Where possible, we encourage that entries include tangible results like increases in revenue, employment numbers, increased press/website figures/users, increased efficiency, or decreased their carbon footprint.
How to Apply:
Use the online form to submit your entry. Full terms and conditions can be found here.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: Monday 2 June 2025, 5pm
- Awards : Wednesday 11 June 2025, 5:30pm-7pm
Join us in celebrating the spirit of innovation that makes the Forest of Dean a truly exceptional place to do business!
Awards Event:
The winners will be announced at during the FEP's stakeholder event on 11 June 5:30pm - 7pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our local innovators and connect with other businesses in the Forest of Dean.
Don't miss this chance to gain valuable exposure for your business and explore new possibilities that can drive your business forward in the Forest of Dean.