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East Midlands Chamber Business Awards Launched at Love Business 2016

East Midlands Chamber Business Awards Launched at Love Business 2016

The annual quest to celebrate business excellence in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire was launched at Love Business Expo 2016.

 

East Midlands Chamber’s 2016 Business Awards aim to recognise and reward local firms which have excelled in their field over the past 12 months. Businesses have until 31 May to get their applications in and can enter online now at www.business-awards.org.uk.

 

The annual quest to celebrate business excellence in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire is being launched at Love Business Expo 2016.

East Midlands Chamber’s 2016 Business Awards aim to recognise and reward local firms which have excelled in their field over the past 12 months. Businesses have until 31 May to get their applications in and can enter online now at www.business-awards.org.uk.

“This year’s awards again promise to be a wonderful celebration of local business. They are all about showcasing the most innovative, enterprising and successful businesses and individuals that the three cities and counties have to offer.”


With a number of new categories introduced this year to reflect the everchanging make-up of the economy, as well as its strongest performers, these awards are designed to encourage firms which have pioneered new concepts and innovations or excelled in commercial enterprise through exports.

“They will also mark the achievements of firms which have harnessed new technology to improve themselves and win more business, given something back to the community or distinguished themselves with their attitude to workforce development, young people and the skills agenda.”

 

11 categories for businesses to enter, across 3 themes:

 

Business Improvement

  • Business Improvement through Technology – For businesses which have exploited the latest technologies to improve their overall performance.
  • Employer of the Year – For businesses which demonstrate true commitment to people development and the implementation and promotion of a learning and development culture.

Business Engagement

  • The Skills and Employability Award – For schools, colleges and further education providers that engage effectively with business.
  • The Social Impact Award – For businesses, charities and social enterprises which demonstrate an innovative, collaborative and proactive approach to corporate social responsibility and responsible business practice.
  • Apprentice of the Year – For all current or future apprentices aged 16–25 years (as at 31 May 2016) who can demonstrate they have made an exceptional contribution to their workplace.

Business Performance

  • Excellence in International Trade – To recognise the strength of local businesses which trade internationally.
  • Outstanding Business Growth Performance – For businesses (of any size) that have experienced exceptional growth in sales, profit, market share, jobs or international trade.
  • Small Business of the Year – For businesses employing up to 75 full time members of staff which have achieved consistent growth backed by a strong financial performance.
  • Excellence in Customer Service – For businesses which deliver industry-leading standards of service and innovation around customer experience and constantly strive to exceed customer expectations.
  • Entrepreneur of the Year – To recognise the contribution of dynamic, creative and visionary business leaders.
  • Manufacturer of the Year – For local manufacturers with a proven track record for innovation, efficiency, sustainability and profitability.
  • The coveted overall Business of the Year award winner in each county will be chosen from the winners of the individual categories. A gala black-tie dinner to announce and celebrate the winners will take place in each county later in the year.

 


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