Local companies have extra time to submit their applications
for the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards.
Businesses now have until Friday, 11th September to submit their entries into this year’s awards.
The awards, will recognise the achievements of companies and individuals as they compete for 10 prestigious awards, with the much sought-after Roy Hatfield Business of the Year trophy been presented to one outstanding performer of the evening.
Entries are now being accepted for the following categories:
- Most Promising New Business Award
- Business Growth Award
- Business Community Impact Award
- Manufacturing Excellence Award
- Design & Innovation in Business Award
- Business Person of the Year Award
- Excellence in International Trade
- Digital & Creativity in Business Award
- Skills Development Award
- Apprentice of the Year Award
Again we are inviting our member charities to enter the Charity of the Year award and to tell us about their good causes with a chance to be named the 2015 Charity of the Year, supported by DuoCall Communications.
The winner of this award will receive a cash prize as a donation towards their chosen project, initiative or need and become the Chamber’s Charity of the Year.
Andrew Denniff, Chief Executive of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber said: “We have already received some terrific entries and I would encourage any company out there tell us why they deserve to be a winner. Despite the economic difficulties, many businesses in the region are excelling and they ought to have recognition for these achievements. “All businesses in Barnsley and Rotherham are welcome to enter and there are categories that cater for businesses of all sizes and sectors. I hope that all can join us at the ceremony to celebrate our region’s best and brightest”
Also supporting this year’s event are award sponsors; ASD Lighting, Barnsley College, Brook Corporate Developments, Building Product Solutions, DuoCall Communications, Rotherham United, Rotherham Together Partnership, Voot and our current Business of the Year, Roy Hatfield Ltd.
Entries can be submitted online and the full category criteria can be downloaded from www.brawards.co.uk