The Official History of the Brilliance Awards™
A Documented Legacy of Global Business Recognition Since 2014
The Brilliance Awards™ and International Brilliance Awards™ represent a 13-year commitment to professional integrity. Established in 2014, our mission was to create a recognition programme where merit is the only currency.
What follows is the verified, year-by-year record of our journey: from our founding ceremony at the Burj Al Arab to our established London residencies. This is the history of the original Brilliance brand.
The Historical Timeline: 2014 – Present
| Year | Edition | Date | Venue |
| 2027 | 13th Annual | 28 Jan | TBA London, UK |
| 2026 | 12th Annual | 22 Jan | Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London |
| 2025 | 11th Annual | 23 Jan | Sheraton Grand London Park Lane |
| 2024 | 10th Annual | 25 Jan | Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London |
| 2022 | 9th Annual | 1 Dec | Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London |
| 2021 | 8th Annual | 9 Dec | Sheraton Grand London Park Lane |
| 2020 | 7th Annual | 3 Dec | Online — Global (Resilience Edition) |
| 2019 | 6th Annual | 5 Dec | Le Méridien Piccadilly, London |
| 2018 | 5th Annual | 7 Dec | Le Méridien Piccadilly, London |
| 2017 | 4th Annual | 7 Dec | The Bentley Hotel, London |
| 2016 | 3rd Annual | 8 Dec | The Bentley Hotel, London |
| 2015 | 2nd Annual | 24 Mar | The Bentley Hotel, London |
| 2014 | 1st Annual | 11 Nov | Burj Al Arab, Dubai |
2027 — The 13th Annual Milestone
Date: 28 January 2027
Location: London, United Kingdom
The 2027 edition continues a tradition of independent and genuine recognition that has defined this programme since 2014. As we enter our 13th year, the Brilliance Awards remain the global benchmark for professional impact.
2026 — The 12th Annual Ceremony
Date: 22 January 2026
Venue: Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London
A landmark year that brought together leaders, innovators, and industry professionals. This ceremony highlighted the measurable impact of teams navigating a complex global economy through clarity and strong execution.
2025 — The 11th Annual Ceremony
Date: 23 January 2025
Venue: Sheraton Grand London Park Lane
An evening of celebration in the heart of Mayfair, bringing together finalists from all over the world to recognise work that stood out for its quality and consistency.
2024 — The 10th Annual Ceremony
Date: 25 January 2024
Venue: Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London
Marking a decade of excellence, the 2024 awards celebrated the shared experiences of industry leaders and the evolution of the Brilliance Intelligence™ Framework.
2022 — The 9th Annual Ceremony
Date: 1 December 2022
Venue: Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London
A powerful return to Kensington, showcasing high standards of practice and leadership from some of the world’s most recognisable corporate brands.
2021 — The 8th Annual Ceremony
Date: 9 December 2021
Venue: Sheraton Grand London Park Lane
The official return to a live, in-person format. This ceremony celebrated the resilience of teams that continued to deliver excellence through global challenges.
2020 — The 7th Annual (Resilience Edition)
Date: 3 December 2020
Format: Online – Global
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brilliance Awards’ history continued without interruption. We recognised organisations that demonstrated exceptional discipline and execution during an uncertain time.
2019 — The 6th Annual Ceremony
Date: 5 December 2019
Venue: Le Méridien Piccadilly, London
A highly international year, welcoming a record number of participants from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to the iconic Piccadilly setting.
2018 — The 5th Annual Ceremony
Date: 7 December 2018
Venue: Le Méridien Piccadilly, London
A milestone fifth year that solidified the programme’s prestige and expanded the independent judging panel to include top-tier industry experts.
2017 — The 4th Annual Ceremony
Date: 7 December 2017
Venue: The Bentley Hotel, London
A significant year that solidified the programme’s prestige and expanded the independent judging panel to include top-tier industry experts.
2016 — The 3rd Annual Ceremony
Date: 8 December 2016
Venue: The Bentley Hotel, London
A year of significant growth for the brand, expanding the community across 50+ diverse industries worldwide.
2015 — The 2nd Annual Ceremony
Date: 24 March 2015
Venue: The Bentley Hotel, London
The first full year of the London residency established the foundation for the awards as a permanent British institution with global reach.
2014 — The Founding Ceremony
Date: 11 November 2014
Venue: Burj Al Arab, Dubai
The Original Brilliance Awards. Launched at one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, this inaugural ceremony established the “Independent Blind Judging” process that protects the integrity of every award we issue.
Important Legal & Archival Notice
The Brilliance Awards™ and International Brilliance Awards™ are operated exclusively by BOC Global Events and Training Group (Company No. 07660435), registered in England and Wales since 2011.
- Authentic Records: Every image in our archive is an authentic photographic record of a real event. We do not use stock imagery or AI-generated crowds.
- Independent Status: We are not affiliated with any other awards programme or organisation using similar naming conventions. Our 13-year history is unique, documented, and legally protected.
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