For more information about awards mentioned on this page please follow the links. If you have any queries please contact the awarding body directly. Entering for these awards is not always free but winning can be hugely rewarding. If you enter and do win these or any other awards please let us know!
Women in Business Awards 2012
The Awards are as inclusive as possible; there are categories for women running very small business to those leading large corporate organisations. To enter, view the judging criteria then submit your nomination form. Closing date Friday July 6th 2012.
The National Business Awards
These awards are a premier recognition platform for businesses of all sizes, from all sectors - public or private. The benefits of entering the National Business Awards extend far beyond picking up one of the prestigious trophies. You can raise your profile, prove your excellence, acknowledge your team's efforts, impress partners, clients and investors and join a network of exceptional organisations.
Barclays Business
Eureka moment or established business, if you've got a great business idea why not enter the Barclays Take One Small Step Competition? Put your idea into words, bring it to life on film and you could be on your way to becoming one of the nine regional winners. And that means a £50,000 boost to help get your business idea off the ground. A panel of judges will shortlist three finalists from each of the regions across Great Britain. Then it's down to the public to vote and decide who the winners will be.
Fast Growth Business Awards
The Fast Growth Business Awards recognises the most promising and fastest growing businesses in the UK and the entrepreneurs behind them. With 13 categories to enter, this is a chance to be recognised as a leader in your field by an illustrious judging panel comprised of accomplished entrepreneurs, industry experts and business journalists, while gaining valuable coverage for your company and networking with other ambitious business owners.
The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are highly prestigious awards for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of Innovation, International Trade and Sustainable Development. The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion is awarded to individuals.
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