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

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

This year’s edition features 20 awards, and business owners and companies can submit their applications through the official website: www.maltabusinessawards.mt.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 30th June 2026.

The awards are divided into 3 main categories: Distinct initiatives, Innovative & Sustainable Initiatives, Celebrating business.

The adjudication process will be divided into two phases.

Phase 1 (50 per cent of total score): Each adjudicator independently reviews and scores all applications received in their category. Phase 2 (50 per cent 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 7th of September, and the Malta Business Awards Gala Night will take place on the 20th of November.

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.