Awards nominations are open

EAST MIDLANDS CHAMBER COMPETITION HAS 13 CATEGORIES TO BE WON

ENTRIES are now open for the East Midlands Chamber Business Awards.

Businesses from across Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire can apply for the 13 category awards, including Excellence in Innovation, Outstanding Growth and Business Improvement Through Technology.

Finalists will be revealed at the President’s Summer Celebration event on August 21, followed by a virtual judging process. Entries must be submitted by July 19.

TV presenter Emma Jesson will be hosting the awards, which take place later in the year.

A Business of the Year is chosen from the winners in each county and selected firms will go through to the regional and national British Chambers of Commerce Awards.

East Midlands Chamber chief executive Scott Knowles, pictured, said: “The business community across the East Midlands has had to grapple with several years of high costs, a slowly recovering economy and a climate of political uncertainty.

“Yet the region’s resilience, creativity and innovation continually shines through.

“The Chamber Business Awards recognise the remarkable achievements of the region’s business community, its strength in challenging times and the innovation that the East Midlands is so proud of.

“I’d like to extend my thanks to Emma Jesson for hosting this year and to all the sponsors that help make the business awards such an outstanding event each year.”

Leicestershire Business Awards will take place on November 8. The categories are:

■ Business Improvement Through Technology;

■ Community Impact Award;

■ Outstanding Growth Award;

■ Environmental Impact Award;

■ Commitment to People Development Award;

■ Apprentice of the Year;

■ Entrepreneur of the Year;

■ Education and Business Partnership Award;

■ Excellence in Customer Service;

■ Excellence in International Trade;

■ Small Business of the Year;

■ Excellence in Innovation;

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