Companies and
individuals interested in entering the Business Awards Derbyshire 2009
have been urged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
The
event aims to celebrate the best companies up and down the United
Kingdom. The entry deadline is this Friday and businesses are urged to
get application forms in as soon as possible.
Hosted
by actor and adventurer Brian Blessed, the awards will take place at
Pride Park Stadium on February 27. The awards are free to enter and
open to any business, public sector organisation or charity based in
the county.
Categories and sponsors are Innovation
Through Technology (sponsored by Rolls-Royce), Most Promising New
Business (Derby and Derbyshire Economic Partnership), The Environment
Award (Toyota Manufacturing UK), Business Commitment to the Community
(Alliance SSP), Business Skills and Staff Development (University of
Derby Corporate), Entrepreneur of the Year (Business Link) and Business
of the Year (NatWest). | 
