TOML Collective named finalist in the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026
London business shortlisted for The Cazenove Capital Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2026 at the UK's flagship business awards.
London, 28.07.2026
TOML Collective, the boutique creative agency based in London, has been named a finalist in the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026, shortlisted for The Cazenove Capital Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2026.
TOML Collective is one of selected few businesses shortlisted in the category, and joins a national field of almost 200 finalists across 20 categories at the UK's flagship business awards, headlined by Lloyds Bank, with ITV as media partner and the support of the UK government.
Virtyt Pula, Founder and Creative Lead of TOML Collective, said:
“We are incredibly honoured to be recognised by the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards. This is a meaningful moment for our entire team and for everyone in the TOML network who brings their talent, ideas and commitment to each project. We are proud to have built an independent creative company in London with an international reach, and to celebrate this achievement alongside some of the UK’s most inspiring businesses.”
Amanda Murphy, CEO, Lloyds Business and Commercial Banking, said:
"Behind every successful business is a story of ambition, determination and innovation. Inspiring entrepreneurs backing themselves to succeed. That's exactly what the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards celebrates. TOML Collective is bringing new ideas, investing in its community and helping drive growth in the UK. They represent the very best of British enterprise and we're incredibly proud to back them."
TOML Collective is an independent creative agency helping ambitious brands and organisations build distinctive identities, campaigns, content and digital experiences through a curated network of specialist talent. Over the past two years, the business has grown its turnover by more than 65%, quadrupled its annual project volume and expanded its work across the UK, Europe and North America. This year marks an important milestone with the opening of House of TOML, a creative studio and co-working space in Prishtina, and founder Virtyt Pula’s recognition as a finalist for the 2026 Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards.
Winners will be announced at the gala ceremony at Grosvenor House, London, on Tuesday 10 November 2026, in front of 1,200 business leaders. In keeping with Awards tradition, winners ring the opening bell at the London Stock Exchange and are celebrated at the programme's annual reception at the House of Commons.
About TOML Collective
Founded in 2016, TOML Collective is an independent creative company working across branding, strategy, content, campaigns and digital experiences. It brings together specialist talent to create project-specific teams for ambitious brands and organisations. TOML has worked with clients including UBS, ETH Zürich/ESA, Siebert Financial, Save the Children, Accenture and UK Research and Innovation, as well as agency partners such as IDEO, UNIT9 and Red Bull Media House. Its work spans the UK, Europe and North America. The company has a core team of 10 and works closely with 25 TOML members, supported by a wider network of more than 50 creative talents and partner studios. Over the past two years, TOML Collective has achieved 65% growth. Visit www.tomlcollective.com.
About the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards
The UK's flagship business awards programme. Headline partner: Lloyds Bank. Media partner: ITV. Supported by the UK government. 1,200 guests annually at the ceremony at Grosvenor House, London. More than £5 million turnover since launch and over £100,000 raised for charity. The programme hosts an annual reception at the House of Commons and opens the London Stock Exchange each year with its winners.
Media contact for TOML Collective: Mimi Malići | mimi@tomlcollective.com | +44 7557 053051
Media contact for the Awards: Joshua Malina | jmalina@contentcraftingco.com | The Content Crafting Company, CBM, 40 Bank Street, London E14 5NR
Mimoza Maliqi is a seasoned marketer with a sharp eye for storytelling and strategy. At TOML Collective, she runs the show on all things marketing and helps shape the TOML Journal, where she crafts stories that are honest, insightful, and occasionally unexpected. Reach her at mimoza@tomlcollective.com.
Written by mimoza Maliqi
