
Awards Open in October 2021
Awards News
By Donna O’Toole
It’s October, Autumn is in full swing and the countryside is becoming a kaleidoscope of colour! Here’s your selection of awards that are currently open for entries:
AWARDS OPEN NOW
The Gatwick Diamond Business Awards
Now in their 14th year, the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards recognise the passion and talent of our business community, by celebrating people and businesses who have shown innovation and inspiration in their work, and have demonstrated a real commitment to the sub-region. The Headline Sponsors this year are Thakeham Group, Elekta Limited and Extech Cloud.
Among the 10 categories currently available are ‘Business Person of the Year‘, ‘Environmental Culture Award‘ and ‘The Award for Innovation‘ with more being announced very soon.
Deadline: Friday 19 November 2021
The Think Global Awards
The free-to-enter Think Global Awards attract entries from all around the world, and were established as a sister brand to Think Global Forum – a thought-leadership community that focuses on the diverse aspects of global business across major industries.
Amongst the 16 categories offered in 2021 are ‘Brand of the Year‘, ‘Best Digital Transformation / Pivot Campaign‘ and ‘Community / Non-Profit Award‘.
Deadline: Tuesday 30 November 2021
The UK Business & Innovation Awards
Brand new for this year, the UK Business & Innovation Awards will recognise the heroic business professionals of the COVID-19 era – those who have pivoted, pioneered and persevered in truly challenging times. These awards will specifically promote enterprise and innovation in the UK.
A total of 19 categories can be entered this year, including ‘Best New Business’, ‘Best Customer Experience’ and ‘Innovation Leader of the Year’.
Early Bird Deadline: Friday 5 November 2021
Deadline: Friday 3 December 2021
The FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards
Spread across 12 different UK areas / nations, the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards celebrate the huge contribution that smaller businesses and the self-employed make to the UK. This culminates in the UK Final, where over 100 finalists will battle it out in each category to see who will become the overall champion.
Amongst the 12 categories available are ‘Start-Up Business of the Year‘, ‘Business & Product Innovation Award‘ and ‘Environmental / Sustainability Award‘.
Deadline: Varies depending on UK region (between Sunday 9 January 2022 – Sunday 27 February 2022)
The UK Company Culture Awards
The UK Company Culture Awards recognise companies who share values, offer career development, reward good work, and create a workplace environment that is beyond just an office space – even when remote. This is the ideal opportunity for businesses to showcase the innovative ideas they have used to establish workplace excellence.
Amongst the 32 categories offered are ‘Business Culture Ambassador of the Year‘, ‘Best HR Software or Tool‘ and ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Initiative‘.
Early Bird Deadline: Friday 21 January 2022
Deadline: Friday 4 February 2022
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