The Mayor of Hackney’s Business Awards - deadline extended

Local entrepreneurs and business people now have until Friday 23 July to enter the Mayor of Hackney's Business Awards.

Now in their fifth year, the annual awards celebrate and champion the diversity and excellence of small and medium sized businesses in Hackney. This is reflected this year in the creation of brand new categories including Best Leisure or Entertainment Business and Best Business for Disabled People.

Jules Pipe, Mayor of Hackney, said: "A lot has changed in the past five years and I realise that businesses have faced very difficult times. However, what remains constant is the place small and medium sized businesses occupy at the heart of Hackney's local economy. That's why I'm committed to supporting and showcasing the best of the borough's entrepreneurial spirit through these awards."

Mayor Pipe added: "Last year our judges commented on the extremely high calibre of all the short-listed entries and I'm sure that this year Hackney's businesses will continue to impress."

The prestigious judging panel consists of business professionals who all have a connection to Hackney: Sinclair Beecham MBE, co-founder of Pret A Manger and owner of the Hoxton Hotel; Yvonne Thompson CBE, founder of Choice FM; Enzo Testa, Executive Managing Director of Archant London; and Ian King, Deputy Business Editor of The Times.

To apply, please:

• select a category and fill in an online form below: or
• download a nomination form on the right and send to: The Mayor of Hackney’s Business Awards 2010, Room 80, Hackney Town Hall, Mare Street, Hackney E8 1EA; or
• call 020 8356 3410 to request a paper nomination pack.

Please read the guidance notes below carefully before completing your form.

Categories

• Best New Business
• Best New Business Idea (14 – 19)
• Best Green Business
• Best Leisure or Entertainment Business
• Best Creative or Media Business
• Best Social Enterprise
• Best Business for Disabled People
• Best Employer
• Best in the Business

Guidance notes for nominations

• The closing date for entries is 5pm on Friday 23 July 2010
• You can enter your own business or nominate another business
• You can enter as many categories as you wish
• If you are applying online, please attach documents in Word or PDF format. Images should be attached in jpeg format.
• We need a copy of your company logo and a photograph of you to support your entry. Both should be attached in jpeg format. Should you win an award your company logo and photograph may be used in promotional material.
• Please be aware that any website links used within your entry will not be activated by the judges

The process

• Receipt of entries will be acknowledged by e-mail. Please ensure you include an email address on your application form
• An expert judging panel will review all entries
• Winners will be announced at a reception on the 14 September

If you have any questions, please email: mayorsbusinessawards@hackney.gov.uk

Rules of Entry

1. Incomplete entries will not be judged
2. The organisers take no responsibility for the safekeeping of entry documents and cannot return submissions
3. The judges’ decision will be final

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Page updated: 12 Jul 2010