ELOVATE named on Private Business Awards 2026 shortlist
7 July, 2026
The shortlist has been revealed for the Private Business Awards 2026.
Sponsored by BDO, the awards celebrate the UK’s mid-sized businesses that are driving UK economic growth.
ELOVATE has been shortlisted for the Private Business Awards 2026, sponsored by BDO.
Our CEO, Victoria Woodings, has been shortlisted for the CEO of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership and the continued success of ELOVATE.
The awards celebrate the best private or PE-backed businesses in the UK with a turnover of £10m – £500m. Last year’s inaugural awards saw winners including Totalmobile, Flagstone Group and Cycle Pharma.
The second year of the awards programme has recognised the companies and business leaders that represent the very best of private business in the UK. With finalists selected by an independent judging panel, the winners will be announced at the Private Business Awards Gala Dinner at The Savoy Hotel in London on Thursday 10 September 2026.
The Private Business Awards received over 700 nominations across its 11 categories. The shortlist was selected by an expert judging panel of leading industry figures. The awards attracted nominations from diverse sectors and regions throughout the UK, reflecting the breadth and depth of private business excellence nationwide.
Victoria Woodings, CEO at ELOVATE, said: “I’m incredibly proud to be shortlisted for CEO of the Year alongside so many accomplished leaders and businesses. Since joining ELOVATE in February 2025, I’ve had the opportunity to work with an incredible team that has embraced change, innovation and growth with real energy. I’m grateful for the Team’s dedication, what we’ve achieved together so far and what we will be achieving over the next 12 months – exciting times ahead.
In the meantime, I’m looking forward to celebrating the success of all the shortlisted leaders and businesses at the Private Business Awards in September.”
Mark Sykes, Head of Consulting at BDO, said: “At BDO, we partner with and champion the ambitious private companies that are the heart of the UK economy.
“It is these companies and the people behind them that continue to drive our economic growth across every region and sector in the UK. These awards shine a light on the innovation, ambition and success that should be commended and will inspire other businesses across the UK.
Despite economic uncertainty and a challenging business environment, this shortlist brings to life to the impressive leadership, performance and resilience across the private sector. It reiterates the opportunity for the entrepreneurial, ambitious and growing mid-sized businesses that BDO is proud to work with. We look forward to celebrating with all the shortlisted businesses in September and would like to congratulate everyone involved.”
To learn more about the Private Business Awards 2026, visit https://www.privatebusinessawards.co.uk/#about