Entries have now closed for the 20th annual Dorset Business Awards, in association with the Daily Echo and Dorset Echo and the South’s leading radio station Wave 105, and the time has come for the judges to decide which local businesses and entrepreneurs are the cream of the crop for 2014.
With a diverse range of high calibre companies with BH or DT postcodes entering, 2014 has been a great year for the Dorset Business Awards. A record number of entries were received, highlighting how relevant and important the Awards are to the business community as a whole.
30 Judges will now have until 10 October to evaluate each category and shortlist 30 finalists, three for each award, from the submitted entries. The 2014 Finalists will all be invited to attend the “Meet the Finalist” event on Monday 17th November 2014 where they get to meet each other and their Sponsor. This will be followed by the Gala Dinner Awards ceremony at the Bournemouth International Centre on Thursday November 27, where the overall winners will be announced.
Ian Girling, chief executive of the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says: “We are thrilled with the response the 20th annual Dorset Business Awards has received and the high number of entries reflects this. It just goes to show how important the Dorset Business Awards are to this region.
“Every year the Awards just get bigger and better, and we are really excited to be able to showcase these vibrant companies at the Gala Dinner Awards Ceremony on 27th November at the BIC, which is a new venue for 2014.”
Tickets purchased for the black tie Awards Gala Dinner before October 1 cost £75 + VAT (Chamber members), £85 + VAT (non-Chamber members) or £700 + Vat for a table of 10 (Chamber members) or £800 + VAT (non-Chamber members). From October 2, tickets cost £85 + VAT (Chamber members), £95 + VAT (non-Chamber members) or £800 + Vat for a table of 10 (Chamber members) or £900 + VAT (non-Chamber members). To book places please call Shirley Ewart on 01202 714812.
Dorset companies have until Friday September 12 to submit their applications for the 20th annual Dorset Business Awards, in association with the Daily Echo and Dorset Echo.
Scores of companies have already signed up to compete across all 10 categories of the Awards which are organised by the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry. After the closing date, a rigorous judging process will select a shortlist of finalists and the ultimate winners will be unveiled in front of a packed house of 700 people at the Bournemouth International Centre on Thursday November 27.
Entries are being accepted for the following categories: • Business Engagement with the Community Award, sponsored by J.P. Morgan • Business Growth Award, sponsored by Advanced Exchequer – new award category and sponsor • Dorset Export Award, sponsored by Atlas Elektronik UK – new award category and sponsor • Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by Bournemouth University • Excellence in Innovation Award, sponsored by Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Liz Lean PR – new award category • Hays Employee of the Year Award • Lester Aldridge and Santander Company of the Year Award – new award co-sponsor • Nuffield Health Excellence in Customer Service Award • Princecroft Willis Family Business Award • Retail Experience Award, sponsored by the Dolphin Shopping Centre
Ian Girling, chief executive of the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says: “There is a real opportunity here for local businesses to profile their success and achievements. We know that many businesses in the region are flourishing and we want to ensure they are receiving the recognition they deserve.
“There are categories that cater for businesses of all sizes and sectors and the organisers and sponsors of the Awards encourage all to come forward and be acknowledged. Entering is free and winning is priceless!”
The Awards are also backed by the south’s leading radio station Wave 105 and are free to enter. Entrants can submit an entry via www.dorsetbusinessawards.co.uk or print off an entry form and submit a paper-based entry. Entrants do not need to be a member of Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Tickets purchased for the black tie Awards Gala Dinner before October 1 cost £75 + VAT (Chamber members), £85 + VAT (non-Chamber members) or £700 + Vat for a table of 10 (Chamber members) or £800 + VAT (non-Chamber members). From October 2, tickets cost £85 + VAT (Chamber members), £95 + VAT (non-Chamber members) or £800 + Vat for a table of 10 (Chamber members) or £900 + VAT (non-Chamber members). To book places please call Shirley Ewart on 01202 714812.
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