Xero Awards 2021
This year, more than ever, we want to recognise and award those who have gone above and beyond to make a difference. Our judges have been blown away by the volume and the calibre of applications for this year's awards, and humbled by the great achievements you’ve made whilst faced with adversity.
A huge congratulations to all our finalists
Watch our Xero Awards finalist announcement with Gary Turner - Managing Director, UK and EMEA. We join him in the kitchen, demonstrating his questionable cocktail making skills.

The Xero Awards finalists 2021 are:
UK Partner Awards
Sole Practitioner of the Year
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CBA Services Limited
LJM Bookkeeping
Plymbrook Bookkeeping Services
Small Firm of the Year
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Berg & Williams
Cloud 360 Accounting
de Jong Phillips
Mid-Size Firm of the Year
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djca Chartered Certified Accountants
DL Accounts
Fusion Accountants
Large Firm of the Year
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Hentons Chartered Accountants
Shorts
UHY Hacker Young Manchester
Total Xero Award
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DL Accounts
Linford Grey Associates
Thorne Widgery
Ireland and South Africa Partner and App Awards
Xero Partner of the Year: South Africa
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DoughGetters Accounting
Iridium Business Solutions
SNG Grant Thornton
Emerging Firm of the Year: South Africa
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Du Toit Van Den Heever
MGI Bass Gordon
Zero 123
App Partner of the Year: South Africa
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PayFast
SimplePay
Syft Analytics
Xero Partner of the Year: Ireland
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Accountant Online
Beyond Accounting
O'Rourke & Co Chartered Accountants
Emerging Firm of the Year: Ireland
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FHC Accountants & Business Advisors
ifac
Lalor O'Shea McQuillan
UK App Awards
App Partner of the Year
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ApprovalMax
Practice Ignition
ServiceM8
Industry-Specific App of the Year
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Figured
Re-Leased
Unleashed Software
Practice App of the Year
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Clarity
Fluidly
Syft Analytics
Please note that the Emerging App Award will be announced at the winners' ceremony on 3rd March 2021.
Our human awards
You’ll notice that this year we’ve introduced three new special awards. They are:
Most Valued Professional Award
People's Choice Award
Community Impact Award
The winners will be announced at the winners' ceremony on 3rd March 2021.

Xero Awards at yours
Nothing stops us from celebrating our accountants, bookkeepers and app partners – not even these challenging times. This year, we’re going online so wherever you’re joining us from – your sofa, kitchen counter, dining table or anywhere else – it’s going to be a night to remember. Look out for an invitation to our winners' ceremony on 3rd March 2021.



Judging process and criteria
This year, as ever, our judging process has been 100% impartial and transparent. We’re delighted to have had three industry experts as guest judges who joined the Xero Leadership team members on the panel. Learn more about our judges, eligibility criteria and their process on the judging page.
Learn more2020 Award Winners
Last year’s awards were handed out at an evening of celebration at Electric Brixton. Visit last year's Xero Awards page below to see the full list of winners.
Winners list