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   Salford Business Awards 2012 are now open for entries
The search is on for Salford’s most successful businesses with the launch of the 2012 Salford Business Awards, sponsored by TalkTalk Technology. Businesses of all shapes and sizes are invited to enter one or more of the eight categories, which this year will include two brand new awards – Rising Star and the Best Employer. To be in with a chance of winning an award you must get your entries in by Friday 17 February 2012. Organised by the Salford City Council, the University of Salford and the Business Group Salford, the awards will take place on Thursday 31 May 2012 at the new Salford City Stadium. Finalists will be shortlisted in February and winners announced on the night. Councillor John Merry, Leader of Salford City Council said: “Now in its fifth year, the Salford Business Awards are a wonderful opportunity to recognise the huge contribution Salford’s businesses are making to the city’s economy. We are looking forward to welcoming award entries from a wide range of sectors, demonstrating Salford’s dynamic and diverse business base – good luck.” Martin Hall, Vice Chancellor of University of Salford said: “The University of Salford fully supports local businesses and business development in our city. These awards are a great way of showcasing talent and innovation”. Paul Wainwright, Chair of The Business Group, said: “This year we look forward to the biggest ever Salford Business Awards and encourage all of Salford's businesses to apply, whatever their size as there are lots of categories to enter. It has been a tough year for many and those who have survived and thrived deserve recognition. We look forward to celebrating their successes at the award ceremony in May next year.” Applying for the Awards is simple and applications will be accepted from any Salford-based business. Businesses can enter via the website, completing their application online or by downloading a copy of the application form. For a full list of award categories and criteria, as well as an online entry form visit www.salfordbusinessawards.co.uk All entrants are automatically entered into the Business of the Year Award. Categories include: Business of the Year; Innovation Award; Excellence Award; Green Award; Community Award; Entrepreneur Award and International Trade Award For further information, contact Jon Monk on 0161 278 2519, jonmonk@thebusinessgroup.org or Joanne Hall on 0161 793 3428, joanne.hall@salford.gov.uk Source: Salford Council. Due to problems with spam only SalfordOnline members can now leave comments. Becoming a member of SalfordOnline only takes a minute, just hit the red Join Us button at the top right hand side of the page to create your Personal account. Got a news story? Need help with publicity for an event in Salford? Send it to newsdesk@salfordonline.com or call the SalfordOnline newsdesk on 0161 789 5377. |
