How to enter awards or become a sponsor

To enter this year’s awards go to www.chichesterbusinessawards.co.uk where a nomination form, the rules and criteria can be downloaded.

All entries must be submitted by May 10. All entries will be judged by a panel of judges representing the business community and the Chichester Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A shortlist will be published in The Observer Series.

The winners will be announced at the awards gala presentation evening at the Hilton Avisford Hotel, Arundel on June 19. This year’s categories and sponsors so far:

Start-up Business of the Year

Small Business (up to 10 employees)

sponsored by Chichester Rotary

Medium Business (11-49 employees) Large Business (50+ employees)

sponsored by Chichester Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Business of the Year,

Avisford Park sponsored by Hilton,

Retailer of the Year Innovation of the Year, Environmental Project/business of the Year

Employer of the Year sponsored by

Employee/team of the Year Apprentice/trainee of

the

sponsored by Chichester College

Year

Training and Development Award Community Engagement Award Lifetime Achievement Award

Overall Business of the Year (reserved for headline sponsor)

To become a sponsor, please contact Zelda Reeves on 01243 534159 or 07912 670 414, or Helen Watt on 07808 730986