Havering Business Awards 2015 workshops to help you win

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Business Briefing - Business Awards Special

News and information about Havering Business Awards 2015

Find out more here.

Thursday 28 May 2015


Why enter?

  • Networking at workshops
  • Access to Marketing Consultants to assist with your entry
  • Appraisal from independent judges
  • Bespoke two week ad campaign on Time FM for all finalists (worth £350)
  • Two week Borough wide JC Decaux campaign congratulating all winners (worth £20K) (NEW for 2015)
  • Widespread publicity and recognition
  • Entry to the Online Havering Business Directory
  • Winners logo for 2015 for use on stationery and marketing materials
  • Two complimentary  tickets to the Gala Awards Ceremony taking place at CEME Conference Centre on Friday 16 October (worth £160) and MORE networking.

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Awards news

Until entries close on Monday 6 July there will be regular email updates providing the latest news on the Havering Business Awards.

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Sponsors 2015

Ten sponsors are already in place to support the Awards, so if you too want to benefit from the fantastic publicity you’ll get from being a sponsor, please get in touch quickly.

Haines Watts logo

Haines Watts, accountants based in Hornchurch, is sponsoring Growing Business of the Year.

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Harrison Wipes, in Harold Hill, is sponsoring the Havering Business of the Year Award.

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Havering College of Further and Higher Education,in Hornchurch, is sponsoring the Staff Traning and Development Award.

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Metro Security, in Romford, is sponsoring the Customer Care Award.

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NC Construction, in Hornchurch, is sponsoring the Business Person of the Year Award.

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Neopost, in Romford, is sponsoring the Apprentice of the Year Award.

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The Romford Recorder newspaper series is supporting the Best Small Business of the Year.

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Time 107.5FM is sponsoring the New Business of the Year Award.

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CEME Conference Centre, in Rainham, is sponsoring the venue for the Gala Awards Ceremony on Friday 16 October.

KallKwik Romford

Kall Kwik, in Romford, is sponsoring the printing for this year’s awards.


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We're here to help

Not sure which category to enter? Want some help or advice with your application? Attend one of our workshops and we can help you with your entry.

When?

Attend a FREE workshop at Romford Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB, between 5pm and 8pm on:

  • Monday 8 June
  • Monday 15 June
  • Monday 22 June
  • Monday 29 June

To book your place email the Awards Team here.


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12 categories in which to shine

The award categories recognise the success and achievement of individuals and businesses of all sizes, including their growth and potential.

The categories for 2015 are:

  1. Golden Anniversary Award for Achievement (new this year)
  2. Havering Business of the Year
  3. Growing Business of the Year
  4. Innovation Award
  5. New Business of the Year
  6. Apprentice of the Year
  7. Customer Care
  8. Best Small Business
  9. Environmental Business of the Year
  10. Business Person of the Year
  11. Best Family Business of the Year
  12. Staff Training and Development

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Key dates

Monday 6 July: Entries close 5pm

Monday 27 July: Field judging starts

Friday 31 July: Finalists announced

Friday 16 October: Gala Awards Ceremony


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Still time to shine as a sponsor at Havering Business Awards 2015

The Havering Business Awards 2015 are an ideal opportunity to get your company in front of Havering's business community as part of a high profile, five-month publicity campaign including a glittering, gala awards finale.

The campaign will include local press and radio, Living in Havering's Business Focus magazine (which reaches more than 100,000 businesses and homes across the Borough), email newsletters and JC Decaux outdoor poster sites across Havering.

A range of sponsorship packages are available starting at £100 for the award certificates through to the top package for the main event sponsor – the aim of each package is to give your business the maximum return on your investment.

For more details of all the benefits and packages available email Joanne Yeomans. 


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Follow us on social media

You can follow Havering Business Awards 2015 on Twitter here or 'Like' our Facebook page here.

Do share our postings with your social media friends.


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Gala Awards Ceremony

The glittering awards ceremony will take place on Friday 16 October at the CEME Conference Centre in Rainham.

Every finalist will receive two tickets for this event, with the opportunity to buy more.

Sponsors will also receive tickets for the awards ceremony.


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Looking back

Back copies of this email update can be found here.


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Business Support

Havering Council offers a range of advice and help to support your business including:

Doing business with the Council

Business support and advice

Business rates

Food businesses

Networking events

Commercial property

Town centres and Romford Market

Support local businesses

Business waste

Buy With Confidence Scheme

Licenses and street trading

Trading standards

Health and safety

Planning

Building regulations

More details are on the website which is regularly updated.

Get full details here.