Frequently Asked Questions – Go Global Awards

The Go Global Awards recognize excellence in international trade and exporting, honoring organizations that have demonstrated outstanding global growth, innovation, and impact.

The Awards are hosted jointly by the International Trade Council and the International Centre for Trade Transparency – in partnership with national government trade and investment agencies.

The 2025 Awards gala and associated events will take place at One Great George Street, Westminster, London, the United Kingdom.

No – but as this is NOT a stand-alone program you MUST already have paid participation to the Trade Mission to the United Kingdom taking place at the same time.  The overall program includes lead up PR activities, networking programs. lunch, cocktails, dinner events, B2B meetings and a grand formal dinner for 1 attendee. Additional attendees from the same organization are charged £500 each.  Participants are responsible only for their own travel and accommodation costs. The only exclusions are where a third party has sponsored your participation (i.e. a business partner ~ not the ITC).

Any organization—private, public, or non-profit—of any size or industry with demonstrable success in business, FDI or international trade is eligible. You do not need to be a member of the International Trade Council to participate, and many of our associated chambers of commerce and industry associations submit applications on behalf of their constituents. You will, however, need to be a participant of the Trade Mission to the UK – unless explicitly notified otherwise (in writing).

There are over 100 categories, spanning sectors such as manufacturing, services, sustainability, e-commerce, and more.

All entries must be completed online at www.goglobalawards.org. Phone or email submissions are not accepted

The deadline is 15th September 2025.

You will need a company overview, and any relevant case studies or testimonials.

Yes. Organizations are encouraged to submit separate entries for each category in which they qualify.

The awards have no charge at all – but they’re part of the Trade Mission to the UK -. Additional attendees from the same organization (for the trade mission) are charged £500 each. That will include an additional place at the Awards Dinner.

A panel of independent international judges (Board Members of the International Trade Council) evaluates submissions based on criteria such as innovation, sustainability, and market impact. 

Finalists are announced unofficially prior to the event, and officially during the evening of the Awards gala.

This is an in-person program. We are unable to take remote attendance.

The Go Global Awards are part of the 2 day Trade Mission to the UK. They include: Luncheon, Networking Event, B2B Meetings, Cocktails, Entertainment, Photography Sessions, Press Releases (For each Attendee), Framed News Article, Videographer Interview, Gala Awards Dinner.

Coffee breaks, lunches, cocktails and the Gala dinner are included for registered participants.

Registration is via www.goglobalawards.org. Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yes. There is no reduction in the Trade Mission programming pricing however.

Delegates can network at a large daytime luncheon and networking event, the evening reception, dinner, and dedicated B2B meeting sessions.  There will also be a more informal after-party for those interested.

No. This years program will be held on-site in the historical Pall Mall, London.

Invitation letters for visa applications can be issued to registered participants.

From registration through to confirmation takes about 1 week.

Minor edits are permitted up to 3 days post-submission; after that, submissions are final.

All entries are treated as confidential. Judges sign non-disclosure agreements.

Yes—a list of suggested hotels near the venue is available on the website.

Sponsors receive complimentary delegate passes; details are available in the Sponsorship Prospectus.

Winners are notified prior to the event (under strict confidentiality) and are formally revealed during the Gala evening.