The British Chambers of Commerce urge businesses to enter the Chamber Awards 2008
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is encouraging UK businesses not to miss the chance to win £50,000 (courtesy of the RBS Group) by entering the Chamber Awards 2008. The closing date for entries is the 27th June 2008 so there are only a few weeks left to make submissions.
The top prize of £50,000 will be awarded to the company that the judges agree should win the overall Award for Outstanding Business Achievement and will be announced along with the national winners at the Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony on 27th November 2008 at the Natural History Museum in London.
Last year this prize was won by Tyrrells Potato Chips Ltd. They used the money to fund research into the growing of their own organic oil seed rape. Tyrrells’ factory uses sunflower oil that is bought in from abroad and they wanted to produce their own oil from oil seed rape grown on its organic farm in order to further reduce their carbon footprint and reduce costs. They also planned to use this oil to fuel a generator that will power the factory site.
Overall there are eight different categories of Awards and companies wishing to gain the recognition they deserve both locally and nationally can enter as many as they wish. The categories comprise;
Most Promising New Business
Award for Innovation Through Technology
The Green Award
Entrepreneur of The Year
Achievement in International Business
Award for Excellence in People Development
Business of the Year
Award for Excellence in Customer service
Peter Mileham, President of the BCC commented; “Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to celebrate and reward excellence in our British businesses. There are too few opportunities to recognise the hard work and contribution that business makes to our society. These awards could be your chance to get the recognition you deserve. Don’t miss out.”
Entry forms and judging criteria can be obtained by visiting www.chamberawards.co.uk. All entry forms must be completed and submitted electronically.
The Awards are open to all businesses.
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For further information, case studies or requests for interviews please contact:
Judy Osborn at Purple Rabbit (on behalf of the BCC)
Tel: 07834 602030
Email: judy.osborn@purplerabbit.co.uk
About the British Chambers of Commerce
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the authentic voice of British businesses. The BCC sits at the heart of a powerful nationwide network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce serving business across the UK, which employ over five million people.
