Deadline extended for East Midlands Chamber Business Awards
The East Midlands Chamber Business Awards continue the search to find the region’s leading organisations, with the application process for the 2020 programme being extended until Monday 27 July.
During the current crisis, we have seen businesses across the region undertaking fantastic work to adapt to the new ways of working, all while keeping the economy ticking over, maintaining cash flow, helping the NHS and their wider communities and continuing to develop and retain staff.
The deadline extension will allow these businesses to come forward and showcase their innovation and success in the face of adversity.
With 13 categories to choose from, the awards are designed to ensure opportunity for businesses of all sizes and sectors across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. Categories for 2020 include Apprentice of the Year; Business Improvement through Technology; Commitment to People Development; Community Impact; Education and Business Partnership; Entrepreneur of the Year; Environmental Impact Award; Excellence in Customer Service; Excellence in International Trade; Innovation in Manufacturing; Outstanding Growth; the Generation Next Young Professional Award; and Small Business of the Year.
A category winner will be chosen as Business of the Year for each county. Organisations can enter as many categories as they wish, the application process is 100% online to make it as easy and smooth as possible. Once an application has been created, entrants can edit their entries multiple times before the final submission.
The application process has also been updated to enable companies or individuals to be nominated for an award by others.
Scott Knowles, the Chamber’s Chief Executive said: “The year to date has been very difficult for all business yet it is still important to come together to celebrate our achievements. The Business Awards are a fantastic opportunity for businesses to shout about their successes and gain the recognition they deserve.”
“Entering the awards is a win-win at every level. The programme is among the most contested and prestigious around so they are a key tool in raising your profile and can complement your marketing strategies coming out of this crisis. Even if your application doesn’t make the shortlist, it is still read by the calibre of business talent which makes up our judging panel.”
“I would encourage businesses across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire to take advantage of this extension and I look forward to seeing the talent captured in this year’s programme.”
If you’re thinking of entering, the Chamber is hosting a series of online sessions aimed at supporting businesses to put forward their best possible entry into the Business Awards 2020.
Hosted by professional bid writer and consultant Rachel Hayward, from Ask the Chameleon, the session will cover category specific hints, tips and advice which can be taken away and applied to writing your award applications. More information can be found at https://www.emc-dnl.co.uk/connecting-you/business-awards/awards-application-writing-workshop/awards-writing-workshops-with-rachel-hayward.
For the first time, the awards are open to members and non-members. Applications can be created at www.emc-dnl.co.uk/businessawards. For any questions or queries, please contact events@emc-dnl.co.uk.
The East Midlands Chamber are members of the Chesterfield Champions local business membership scheme. To find out more about the Chesterfield Champions, click here.
Bloc Digital won the East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) Derbyshire Business of the Year Award 2019
