Entries are now open for the 2017 Business Awards

The Derbyshire Times Business Awards return to Chesterfield this November 9. Nominations are now being taken for the awards, which aim to recognise and celebrate the very best in local business and commerce.

Entries can be submitted for any business within Chesterfield and the surrounding areas, across all sectors from both small and larger organisations. The awards span across a range of categories from Small Business of the Year to Customer Service Award, Retailer of the Year to the most sought after 2017 Business of the Year Award.

To support local business in writing their applications for the awards, the Derbyshire Times are offering local business the opportunity to attend a free business workshop. The the 90 minute workshop taking place at the Casa Hotel on July 6 – and led by Lucinda White from Pure Awards Creative – will give local businesses an insight into the benefits of entering business awards and some key tips on how to ensure their entries stand out to the judging panel.

Phil Bramley, Editor of the Derbyshire Times, comments:

“Businesses are the lifeblood of our community, they provide the jobs we need so we can do the things we love – raising families, putting down roots and growing communities.

“The Derbyshire Times business awards are a chance to shine a glowing spotlight on the fantastic work local businesses do day in, day out – highlighting their innovation, their dedication, their talent.

“They are a way of honouring the cream of north Derbyshire’s commerce and industry, raising the profile of companies, celebrating achievement and recognising the sheer hard work that their staff put in to make them what they are today.

“We really want to make the awards a true celebration of the brilliant businesses in our community – so please make sure you get involved and put forward your achievements so they get the full recognition they deserve.”

Winners from last years awards include Craig Evans from UKATA, Adorn Jewellers,  Casa Hotel, Cost Advice and Andy Dukelow from The Sanitaryware Supplies Company.

The high profile awards, sponsored by a range of Chesterfield business including  Shorts Chartered Accountants, Casa Hotel, Learning Unlimited and Mitchells Chartered Accountants, offer organisations a platform to celebrate their success whilst providing an opportunity raise their profile and enhance their reputation.

More information and entry forms can be found by clicking here. Final entries must be made by September 28.