Fifty Thousand Reasons To Enter The Chamber Awards 2008
10/03/08 | 14:07
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is encouraging UK businesses to enter this year’s Chamber Awards, for the chance to win £50,000 courtesy of the RBS Group. Now in its fifth year, the Chamber Awards 2008 sets out to identify outstanding business achievement within the UK business community.
There are eight different categories of Awards and companies 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
The top prize of £50,000 (donated by the RBS Group) 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 was won by Tyrrells Potato Chips Ltd. The judges remarked on the way the company approached the green issue in such an ambitious way. They introduced reed beds for waste water and extensive recycling and energy reduction measures, and have provided nesting for wildlife. Tyrrells has its own production of organic potatoes and rapeseed oil, thus reducing its transport needs.
Steve Pateman, Chief Executive of RBS and NatWest Business Banking, commented:
“Together, NatWest and RBS look after more small businesses than any other UK bank, and are proud to be at the forefront of supporting growing and entrepreneurial businesses in this way. The Chamber Awards are a great way of rewarding the drive, innovation and success of businesses and we are delighted to be in a position to support the Awards, which offer businesses across Britain the chance to be recognised on a regional and national level.”
Peter Mileham, President of the BCC, added: “I am proud of the Chamber Awards as they provide an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the success of businesses across the country. There are a lot of unsung business heros and we are keen to give them the honours that they deserve.”
The Chamber Awards will be judged in two stages at both a regional and national level. The closing date for entries is 27th June 2008. Those businesses that enter by May 31st 2008 will be entered in a draw to receive a £200 voucher from a selection of high street retailers.
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.
About RBS Group
RBS Group, which includes NatWest and RBS, are proud to be Britain's leading small business bank. We have over one million small business customers. That position has been earned because we have invested time and effort to understand the issues that matter to small firms. We have used this knowledge to develop products and services that meet their needs.
We believe in providing a full banking package for our customers, offering the widest range of practical benefits to support small businesses, from start up to stock market floatation. This support extends in all the important areas, not just financial.