New categories to enter in nebusiness awards
Dec 10 2008 The Journal
THERE is just a month to go until the deadline for entries for the most prestigious business awards in the North East.
Despite the challenging economic climate, firms from across the region have been putting themselves forward for one of the 12 categories in this year’s nebusiness awards.
But time is now running out for companies who want to be considered for the type of accolade which could make a real difference to a business in such testing times.
The final deadline for nominations is 5pm on Friday, January 9.
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For the ninth year, the awards will be run on a sub-regional format with winners in each category for the Tees Valley, Durham and Wearside, and Tyneside and Northumberland.
The winners in each category will go forward to the regional final at Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield on April 30.
A total of more than 2,000 senior business people will attend the four dinners while the successful companies will find their achievements recognised in both newspapers and on the www.nebusiness.co.uk and www.nebusinessawards.co.uk website.
But for 2009 there have also been some changes which have been implemented following feedback from this year’s awards.
There are four new categories – for the Public Sector Organisation of the Year, Corporate Responsibility and Environment, Employer of the Year and Newcomer of the Year.
The events will have a new format too and a new host – the renowned writer, humorist and business guru Guy Browning.
Steve Brown, Trinity Mirror regional managing director for the North East and Midlands, said the nebusiness awards were especially important this year. “In the business world, confidence is such an important factor – confidence to invest, confidence to innovate and confidence to take risks,” he said.
“Confidence can be inspired by the deeds of others, and the nebusiness awards this year have a massive role to play in highlighting those companies that have overcome the challenges of a tough economy.”
Mr Brown called on companies from across the region to play their part in ensuring the North East made the most of this important opportunity to showcase the very best of the region.
“The North East has a reputation for resilience and constant innovation and this year, more than ever, it’s imperative that we remind ourselves that these qualities are alive and kicking,” he said.
Alastair MacColl, chief executive of Business & Enterprise North East, said firms should use this opportunity to be recognised for their achievements.
“It has never been more important that we do celebrate that success and really bang the drum to reinforce how many great businesses we have in our region recording great results,” he said.
