BRCC AWARDS GALA 2026

The British Romanian Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the 4th Edition of the BRCC AWARDS GALA, recognizing the champions of 2025. This year, we invite our members and partners to join us for a truly inspiring celebration that highlights the vision, commitment, and resilience shaping the future of British–Romanian business relations. This edition’s theme, “Business with Purpose “, focuses on how businesses are redefining success by balancing growth with impact. We will celebrate values-driven leadership, ethical innovation, inclusive growth, and socially responsible initiatives that place people and planet at the heart of the business model.

Our Awards Ceremony will take place on the 27th of April 2026 at JW Marriott, Bucharest where we will be celebrating those BRCC members who have truly excelled in 2025.

 

DRESS CODE: Cocktail Attire

EVENT AGENDA:

• 18:30–19:00 – Arrival, Registration & Networking
• 19:00–19:10 – Opening Remarks on behalf of BRCC Chairman
• 19:10–19:25 – Candlelight concert
• 19:25–19:45 – Starter Served & Live background music
• 19:45–20:45 – Opening on behalf of Head of Jury & Awards Ceremony
• 20:45 – 21:10 – Main Dish Served & Live background music
• 21:10–21:15 – Closing Remarks
• 21:15–22:30 – Networking & Dessert

 

Purchase your tickets online via the following links

• BRCC members – 150 EURO (VAT included)
• Non-members – 190 EURO (VAT included)

 

For those who prefer issuing a fiscal invoice, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to assist.

Tickets are non-refundable after 1st of April 2025, but at the discretion of the organizer, you can change the name of the person(s) attending.

*Please note that while we aim to provide all our guests with a wonderful experience at the event, we cannot guarantee specific seating arrangements at the table.

 

Join us in celebrating business success stories from every corner around the UK and Romania!

REGISTER HERE

 

CATEGORIES:

1. Small and Medium Enterprise of the year
2. Sustainability and Environment Award
3. NGO Initiative of the year
4. Business with purpose (CSR)
5. Best Innovation in Technology

 

INFORMATION AND JUDGING CRITERIA

Submit your application HERE by 1^st of April.

*Kindly note that all participating companies are invited to join us at the Gala by securing a member ticket, ensuring the opportunity to celebrate in style and claim their well-deserved trophy in case they win.

 

Why apply:

Applying to the BRCC Awards is the perfect opportunity to:

• Have your achievements recognized through the year
• Boost your reputation and be considered a Champion in your field
• Increase your visibility in front of the bilateral business community and obtain recognition of your success
• Benefit from media exposure and make your success story visible from other members of the community
• Share the knowledge and expertise with other peers in your field
• Get access to C-level executives
• All the application forms will be seen by our jury of C-level representatives.
• The winners will enjoy extensive visibility through our PR and communications announcement through the event and after the awards ceremony.

 

Who should apply?

• The awards are open to BRCC members active in the UK and Romania, and we encourage businesses from all sectors to apply, regardless of their size or current resources
• New members joining in January 2026 will also be considered, pasted members won’t be considered
• The initiative(s) put forward in the application must have taken place in Romania and/or in the UK to be considered applicable
• BRCC membership is required to apply for the award categories. Companies may submit applications for more than one category, provided the entries align with their profile and current projects.
• The Gala allows affiliated companies of jury members to apply for a particular category. Yet, the Jury Member is precluded from adjudicating in that specific category to maintain fairness and transparency

 

Can I apply to several categories?

Each initiative can only be entered for one award category. If an organization wishes to apply for more than one category, they can do so but should submit a different project for each category.

 

What happens after you submitted your application?

• BRCC Team will notify you once the application and/or project is submitted
• Afterwards, the applications will be reviewed by our jury who will shortlist 3 companies per category depending on the importance and impact of the project
• The winners will be announced during the Awards Celebration on 27th of April 2026 at JW Marriott Bucharest

 

Master of Ceremony

Robert Uzuna – BRCC Chairman

Robert Uzuna is Vice President for Corporate Affairs of Ursus Breweries, leader of the Romanian beer market. With a solid background in diplomacy and corporate world, his expertise spans from International Relations, Public Affairs & Strategic Communication to ESG and Sustainability. Robert’s understanding of the Romanian & EU business environment has fostered a proven track record of delivering key business strategies, including through various business associations as leader thereof or contributing member. Robert holds a PhD in Economics, a Master’s degree from Cambridge University, UK, and is a fellow of ECESP – Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, Washington D.C. His other interests include a membership of the Association of Financial-Banking Analysts from Romania and an associate lecturer position with University of Bucharest. Robert is Board member of ReadyNationRo, affiliated with ReadyNation International, an organization that brings together Romanian business people who believe in the benefits of early education for prosperity and in the importance of investing today in the future.

 

AWARDS GALA JURY MEMBERS:

Mihai Marinescu – Business Transformation Director at EY Romania and Moldova