If you have not yet submitted your completed entry for this year’s Swansea Bay Regional Business Awards, do it today, before it’s too late.
That’s the message from the organisers of the prestigious annual event that will shortly select the best of business in region.
“We are very pleased with the response we have had to this year’s awards. There are still businesses, large and small, that we have yet to hear from and our message to you is ‘get those entry forms completed and sent in. You stand to gain so much by entering.” said Sarah Toomey, Event Organiser for Swansea Bay Partnership.
Closing date for entries to the awards – organised by Swansea Bay Partnership and sponsored by John Collins & Partners LLP (JCP Solicitors) - is September 17th”.
Steve Penny Managing Partner of JCP Solicitors the event’s main sponsors, commented “JCP are thrilled to play a part in recognising the achievements of businesses in the region. JCP enjoys a strong reputation within the local community and by sponsoring these awards, we are highlighting our commitment to the local business community that we work with. "
There are 6 different awards covering businesses of all sizes with International Business, Independent Retailer and Most Promising New Business among the categories. Companies wanting to register can do so by visiting www.swanseabaypartnership.com or emailing sarah.toomey@swansea.gov.uk
Connie Parry, of Hurns Brewery, 2009 Swansea Bay Business of the Year title holders said "These awards have provided our business with some great profile. This is an award which one can be very proud of winning".
Businesses will then be sent an entry form for the relevant category which includes helpful judges tips to make the form-filling easier and to ensure the assessors have all the information they need when they are picking the winners.
Each category will have a winner and one of these winners will be awarded the title of Swansea Bay Regional Business of the Year 2010. Overall winner will receive a cash prize of £1,000.
Categories include:
• Business Achievement Award sponsored by UK Steel
• Most Promising New Business Award sponsored by Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
• Leadership & Management in Business Award sponsored by South Wales Chamber of Commerce.
• International Business Award sponsored by HSBC
• Retail Award sponsored by NFU Mutual
• Innovation & Technology Award sponsored by Software Alliance W
The lucky businesses will be announced at a glittering dinner and awards ceremony to be held on November 26th at The Brangwyn Hall, Swansea.
3rd September 2010
