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The Small to Medium Sized Enterprise Awards aim to recognise the best in SMEs worldwide.
Run by an independent organisation which states it is without advertisers or sponsors, the SME Awards are free to enter.
Awards are given on a monthly basis with the best of these winners then selected for the annual award. To be considered for the annual award, entries must be submitted by 22nd December 2009.
For further information, visit the SME Awards.
The prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2010 aim to recognise great performance by UK companies with two or more employees.
There are three categories open for entry:
There is also a Royal Award for Individuals which is open to anyone who plays an exceptional role in developing and promoting enterprise in the UK.
Nominations must be submitted by 2pm on 30th October 2009 and the winners will announced on the 21st April 2010.
Winners will be invited to Buckingham Palace for a reception and should enjoy an increase in their media profile.
For entry forms and further information, visit The Queens Awards.
The Sunday Times and workplace engagement specialists Best Companies are on the lookout for the 100 best companies to work for in the UK.
The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For has three main categories, based around the size of companies competing.
The categories are:
Best Companies compile a list of the best entrants which is published in The Sunday Times. Organisations who make these lists can expect a jump in media attention.
The survey of companies began in March 2009, and will be announced in March 2010. The charge for entering the process depends on the number of employees an organisation has.
More information can be found at Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For.
The O2 X Awards seek to recognise talented entrepreneurs and small businesses.
The awards highlight achievement by UK talent from any business sector employing one to 50 employees.
There are three categories available for entry:
Once registered, entrants will be invited to one of a number of regional networking events and winners will each walk away with £5,000.
Submissions must be made by 1st August 2009, and entry is free.
For more information, visit the O2 X Awards.
The Trade Association Forum works to develop best practice among Trade Associations. If your business is a member, you could be eligible for an award.
The Best Practice Awards 2009 aim to highlight accomplishment and reward adherence to best practice amongst Trade Association Forum members.
There are 14 categories that can be entered directly:
Three categories must be entered via recommendation:
The deadline for submissions to the Best Practice Awards 2009 is 15th May 2009 and entries cost £40 + VAT, although entry via recommendation is free of charge.
Submissions must made by post and the appropriate forms can be downloaded from the Best Practice Awards 2009 website.
Is your business involved in creating, hosting or running live events? If so, the Event Awards 2009 are aimed at you.
Hosted by the recently re-launched Event magazine, the awards celebrate accomplishment in ‘experiential, creative and live events’.
The deadline for entries is 21st May 2009 and applications must refer to work undertaken between 10th May 2008 and 8th May 2009.
The categories for this year have been altered slightly to reach exhibition organisers, in-house event teams, venues and production companies.
There are 25 categories available:
The cost per entry varies depending on the status of your business. The standard rate is £140 + VAT but certain association members will be charged £125 + VAT, while charitable organisations will pay just £90 + VAT.
For further information, visit the Event Awards 2009.
The PR Week Awards 2009 are a major highlight in the public relations calendar.
The awards celebrate excellence in UK consultancy and in-house PR work, so if you think your business is among the cream of the crop, read on.
There are 30 awards split into 5 main categories:
Specialist & Technique Categories
Product & Promotion Categories
Corporate & Public Categories
People & Agencies
Gold Awards
A single entry costs £230 (including VAT) and should refer to work that took place between 22nd May 2008 and 21st May 2009.
The deadline for entry at the above price is 29th May 2009. Entries may be submitted after this date until 5th June 2009, but they will incur an additional late entry fee of £65 + VAT.
For more information, visit the PR Week Awards 2009.
Some individuals need to overcome more challenging circumstances than others to succeed in starting up their businesses.
If you run a small or medium sized business in the Yorkshire or Humber area, you might want to enter the Biz Awards 2009.
With a £4,000 prize fund on offer, the awards offer business owners to chance to win recognition for overcoming barriers like lack of funding or personal injury.
There are five categories open for entry:
Entry forms can be downloaded from Biz Awards 2009, and must be returned by email before Wednesday 6th May 2009. The awards are free to enter.
Emily Leary is a comms consultant and blogger. With over a decade of experience in PR and digital marketing, … [Read More...]
