Marco Forgione
Director General · The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) · Judge

2025 Edition
National Awards
To be confirmed
Usually in March
Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards
The awards celebrate the international sales success of small-medium businesses across the UK and provide a stepping stone for further growth and opportunity.
The Department for Business and Trade organises the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards.
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Entries Open
To be confirmed
Entries Close
Usually in March
2025 edition: Sun 9 Mar 2025
Finalists Announced
To be confirmed
Winners Announced
Usually in June
2025 edition: Tue 24 Jun 2025
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Marco Forgione
Director General · The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) · Judge
“We’re proud of our British exporters and these Awards highlight some fantastic businesses punching above their weight and selling UK-made products and services around the world. I hope the winners serve as inspiration to others looking to get onto the exporting ladder and encourage more businesses to showcase the incredible talent and innovation of UK businesses selling abroad.”
“Selling overseas is key to driving economic growth across the UK. As part of the GREAT campaign, it’s wonderful to celebrate these businesses who showcase the best of what Britain and Northern Ireland have to offer the world.”
“The calibre of businesses that entered across all categories has been incredibly high and selecting a winner has been a tough job. We are delighted to offer an IOE&IT membership to these winners alongside the businesses that are highly commended and look forward to working with this year’s companies, helping them to grow and expand through international trade. These awards provide an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the global trade success stories of small businesses from all Nations and regions – and we hope these winners will inspire even more budding business owners. The evidence continues to tell us that businesses that trade internationally are more sustainable, more resilient, more innovative, employ more people and, ultimately, are more profitable. So, it is vital that these businesses are supported in their exporting journeys and that their success stories are celebrated.”
“The innovation and entrepreneurship shown by the businesses entering the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards demonstrate the best of British business. When small businesses export, the whole economy benefits. By celebrating the outstanding international trade achievements of UK SMEs, we hope to encourage more businesses to get on the exporting ladder and take the best of Britain to markets around the world.”
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