SMEs can showcase their success in new awards

SMEs in the West Midlands are being urged to showcase their work in a national awards scheme.

Firms entering the British Chambers of Commerce’s Chamber Awards 2012 are in with a chance of winning a £25,000 cash prize.

The awards are open to all businesses, the competition is designed to recognise and promote the best businesses in Britain through a series of regional heats followed by the national final, which will be held in London on November 29.

There are nine categories, covering international business, people development, excellence in innovation, marketing, new business, customer service, sustainability, entrepreneur of the year and business of the year.

The awards, which are now in their 9th year, are one of the showcase events for the BCC’s ‘Business is Good for Britain’ campaign, which highlights the role of business as a positive force in the UK recovery.
 
Chamber president Martyn Pellew said: “This year we want everyone to understand the contribution business makes to the economy and to society as a whole. West Midlands businesses will be at the forefront of the recovery, providing jobs, and creating wealth.

“Every day we hear amazing stories from companies that are innovative, successful in international markets, and create new products.  It is stories like these that we are looking to find and recognise through the Chamber Awards.

“Last year, over 600 firms took part and 2012 promises to be even bigger as we look to demonstrate that ‘Business is Good for Britain!’”

Businesses in the West Midlands can enter the following categories this year:

•    Achievement in International Business
•    Award for Commitment to People Development
•    Award for Excellence in Innovation
•    Award for Excellence in Customer Service
•    Business of the Year Award
•    Entrepreneur of the Year Award
•    Marketing Campaign of the Year
•    Most Promising New Business Award
•    The Sustainability Award

Closing date for entries is June 29 and further details are available by visiting: www.chamberawards.co.uk