Which company will proudly call itself the winner of the 2026 Hague Pearl Award? The municipality of The Hague is looking for companies that have made an exceptional contribution to the city in the past year or that demonstrably contribute to a sustainable and future-proof The Hague. The Hague-based entrepreneurs can now apply and be nominated!
The Hague Pearl
The Hague boasts a rich, diverse, and innovative business climate. To recognize these businesses, the municipality of The Hague has awarded the Haagse Parel annually since 2012. This Hague business award is intended for companies that distinguish themselves through their impact, entrepreneurship, and commitment to the city. The Haagse Parel will be presented again in 2026 in two categories.
Alderman Nur Icar (SME, Employment and Participation): “The Hague is home to a tremendous number of entrepreneurs, each of whom is truly important to our city. We should appreciate them! With the Haagse Parel (The Hague Pearl), we’re happy to highlight entrepreneurs who have made an exceptional contribution to our city in the past year or who have worked towards a sustainable and future-proof The Hague.”
Two categories
Companies that have made a special contribution to The Hague can apply for the Exceptional Contribution category. This category covers activities related to economic growth, employment, innovation, social impact, or city branding, among other areas.
The Sustainable Business category focuses on companies that focus their activities on sustainable activities.
The price
Since 2012, the municipality of The Hague has annually honored entrepreneurs with the Haagse Parel award. Previous winners include PAARD, Mauritshuis, The Shore, and Tuincentrum Ockenburgh. Six companies will again be nominated in 2026. A promotional video and photos of the company will be produced for each nominee. In addition, the nominees will receive social media training to strengthen their content strategies and increase their visibility. This actively supports the nominees in soliciting public votes.
The winners will receive the Hague Pearl Award and a €5,000 cash prize to stimulate further growth of their businesses. The awards ceremony will take place during The Hague Inspires! on Friday, May 29th.
Register and suggest companies
Businesses in The Hague can apply from Monday, February 9th, through Monday, March 16th (10:00 AM). It is also possible to nominate a company for a Hague Pearl. The organization will then contact the company to formalize the application. All information about the prize, criteria, and application procedures can be found at www.haagseparel.nl .
Image: The winners of the 2025 Hague Pearl Award. Yespers and Nelis Company on stage at The Hague Inspires! with Alderman Nur Icar.