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Wakefield District Business Awards 2009
The first Wakefield District Business Awards celebrate the individuals and companies who are helping to make the District one of the most dynamic in the region. Despite the economic downturn Wakefield has been named one of the UK's Top 20 Locations for Business Growth (Royal Mail Business Barometer 2008.)
We know many, many businesses are facing extremely difficult times right now, and entering the Awards may not be at the top of the priority list.
But by doing so you can recognise how you and your team are coping with a challenge, reward remarkable commitment, network with high quality new customers and clients and raise your profile as a successful company that is meeting those challenges. It has never been more important to stand out than it is now, this is your chance.
This year's Awards feature nine diverse categories (see below) that are open to all organisations throughout the Wakefield Metropolitan District, from sole-traders to multi-nationals.
The Awards will culminate in a spectacular gala dinner and presentation ceremony at the Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield on Thursday 16th July 2009.
For more information on an Award click on the links below:
The Wakefield Business Awards 2009 will be open to enter from Friday 27th February 2009 and will close 12.00pm 15th May 2009.
Business Awards
16 July 2009
1. The Business of the Year Award 2009, Sponsored by Wakefield Council
Open to all companies in the District, this Award will go to an outstanding business that demonstrates all-round excellence and achievement. The winning company must be able to demonstrate success, innovation and ethics within its sector, proving that it is a market leader and worthy winner of this prestigious title
16 July 2009
2. The People Make Performance Award, Sponsored by Wakefield College
Skilled and committed people are at the heart of every successful organisation. This Award will recognise the company that can best demonstrate excellence in the development of its people
16 July 2009
3. The Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by first
This Award will reward the talent and flair of an outstanding entrepreneur in the Wakefield District. We will be looking to celebrate the achievements of one individual whose vision and energy has been instrumental in a business success story
16 July 2009
4. The Innovation in Business Award, Sponsored by Minster Law
The Innovation in Business Award will recognise the organisation that has implemented the most innovative new project, product or service, significantly improving the organisation’s commercial success
16 July 2009
5. The Business and the Environment Award, Sponsored by VT Environmental Engineering
This Award will reward the company most actively committed to sound environmental practice as well as cost saving in the workplace, whilst demonstrating a commitment to protect substantial resources for future generations
16 July 2009
6. The New Business Award (businesses started since 1st January 2007), Sponsored by Business Link
Start-up businesses are the lifeblood of a District's economy and Wakefield is no exception. This Award will go to an organisation started since 1st January 2007 that is succeeding through the implementation of good ideas, careful planning and a determination to succeed
16 July 2009
7. The Community Enterprise Award, Sponsored by Barclays
This Award will bring to the fore those enterprises that are making the biggest difference to their local community through innovative and dynamic programmes, while at the same time achieving commercial success
16 July 2009
8. The International Business Award, Sponsored by HARIBO
Success in penetrating overseas markets helps promote the Wakefield District to a worldwide audience, and as the global economy becomes increasingly important winning this Award will demonstrate how your organisation stands out in the international arena
16 July 2009
9. The e-Business Award, Sponsored by Chadwick Lawrence
This Award will recognise a business that has implemented new technologies to change the way they do business, increasing sales and efficiency and improving the overall performance of their organisation
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