Nominations open for Knowsley Business Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2018 Knowsley Business Awards.

The annual awards ceremony celebrates Knowsley’s outstanding business community and recognises and rewards those businesses and individuals who are driving forward Knowsley’s success.

Judged by members of the Knowsley Place Board, the awards provide all those shortlisted with an opportunity to showcase their achievements to independent experts and raise the profile of their organisation.

Edward Perry, chair of the Knowsley Place Board said: “I look forward to the Knowsley Business Awards as every year they grow in popularity and the quality of nominations are always superb. It never ceases to amaze me how much we have to celebrate.”

“I am delighted to be involved in the awards and that once again I, along with my fellow Place Board members, will be part of the judging panel. It’s a privilege to see the wonderful range of success stories that are submitted.”

Cllr Graham Morgan, leader of Knowsley Council said: “Our business community and its people have so much energy and determination they really are the driving force behind Knowsley’s growth journey. I would like to encourage all organisations submit a nomination and to join us and celebrate the outstanding talent we have here in Knowsley.”

2018 Categories

•  Apprentice of the Year

•  Commercial Development of the Year

•  Contractor of the Year

•  Corporate Social Responsibility

•  Developing Future Skills Award

•  Employee/Team of the Year

•  Excellence in Manufacturing/Logistics (up to 100 employees)

•  Excellence in Manufacturing/Logistics (over 249 employees)

•  Housing Development of the Year

•  Large Business of the Year (over 249 employees)

•  Medium Business of the Year (50-249 employees)

•  Micro Business of the Year (1-9 employees)

•  Small Business of the Year (10-49 employees)

You can find all of the details on the Business Awards website. All nominations must be submitted by 5pm Friday 7 September. Filming with shortlisted businesses will take place late September/early October.

This year’s awards ceremony will be held on Thursday 22 November and will once again take place at the spectacular Grand Marquee, in the grounds of Knowsley Safari. You can book your tickets here.

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