The Annual Swedish Business Awards was launched in 2010 in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, The Embassy of Sweden, and Business Sweden under the name The Swedish Chamber Export Prize. Swedish companies successfully established on the Dutch market can apply for the Business Awards.
On December 4th, 2025, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden and Business Sweden, will announce the winners of the Swedish Chamber Business Awards 2025. The awards will be presented during the Swedish Chamber’s Exclusive Annual Dinner at the Barbizon Palace – St Olaf’s Chapel in Amsterdam, recognising the following awards:
- Swedish Chamber Achievement Award 2025
- Swedish Chamber Entrepreneurship Award 2025
- Swedish Chamber Tech for Good Award 2025
Applications for 2025 is now closed.
The SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S BUSINESS AWARDS 2024 Winners and the Business Award Jury
Photo credits; Hanne Hansen Photography
Members of the Jury for the Swedish Chamber Business Awards 2025 are:
- H.E. Ambassador of Sweden Mr Julius Liljeström
- Mr Jan Sundelin, Partinc Capital, Chairperson of the Tech Committee
- Mr Tomas Korseman, Business Sweden Benelux
- Mr Ashkan Danaei, Tetra Pak, Chairperson of the Sustainability Committee
About the Awards
This prestigious award celebrates Swedish companies operating in the Netherlands that demonstrate exceptional business excellence, innovation, sustainability, and remarkable growth. It’s an excellent opportunity to showcase your company’s achievements and gain recognition within the Swedish business community in the Netherlands.
Criteria to apply for the Swedish Chamber Achievement Award:
1. Swedish mother company
2. High standards of Innovation and Sustainability in your operations
3. Proven achievement related to growing or driving export from Sweden
4. A solid financial base and positive performance in the Dutch market
5. Not been rewarded with any of the Swedish Chamber Business Awards in the Netherlands for the past five years
The application is now closed.
This award recognises outstanding entrepreneurial success within the Dutch market, celebrating innovation, sustainability, and growth.
Criteria to apply for the Swedish Chamber Entrepreneurship Award:
1. Swedish mother company
2. High standards of Innovation and Sustainability in your operations
3. Proven successful development or establishment within entrepreneurship in the Netherlands during the past three years
4. A solid financial base and positive performance in the Dutch market
5. Not been rewarded with any of the Swedish Chamber Business Awards in the Netherlands
The application is now closed.
This award honours organisations that leverage technology to improve lives and contribute to a better society, recognising their commitment to corporate social responsibility through innovative and impactful solutions. Entries will be evaluated based on their effectiveness, creativity, and overall dedication to fostering a better society.
Criteria to apply for the Swedish Chamber Tech for Good Award:
1. Swedish mother company
2. High standards of Innovation and Sustainability in your operations
3. Not been rewarded with a Swedish Chamber Business Award in the Netherlands for the past five years
The application is now closed.
All winners of the Swedish Chamber Business Awards
2024 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Achievement Award – Volvo Car Netherlands
2024 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Tech For Good Award – SKF
2024 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurship Award – Younium
2023 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Achievement Award – Husqvarna
2023 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Tech For Good Award – Getinge
2023 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurship Award – Einride
2022 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Achievement Award – Inter IKEA Systems
2022 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurship Award – Lynk & Co
2022 Swedish Chamber Tech for Good Award – Ericsson
2019 Swedish Chamber Achievement Award – Vattenfall
2019 Swedish Chamber Entrepreneurship Award – Budbee
2018 Swedish Chamber Achievement Award – Sweco
2018 Swedish Chamber Entrepreneurship Award – Oatly
2017 Swedish Chamber Export Prize – Klarna
2017 Swedish Chamber Newcomer Export Prize – Daloc
2016 Swedish Chamber Export Prize – Volvo Car Nederland
2015 Swedish Chamber Export Prize – Elekta
2014 Swedish Chamber Export Prize – SKF
2013 Swedish Chamber Export Prize – Scania
2012 Swedish Chamber Export Prize – Handelsbanken
2010 Swedish Chamber Export Prize – Holmen/Iggesund
2010 Swedish Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award – Mr Ingvar Kamprad, CEO and Founder of IKEA
