A light-hearted business awards which recognise the biggest networkers, social media junkies and the people who love nothing better than getting dressed up for red carpet events, returns next month.
The Leicester and Leicestershire Alternative Business Awards return on Wednesday, February 5 – after a two year gap – as part of this year’s Leicester Comedy Festival.
Businesses from across the city and county have signed up to sponsor the event, with nominations for the 15 categories set to be announced in the build-up.
Money raised goes to the charity behind the comedy festival, Big Difference Company, which also runs community projects through the year ranging from helping men take their health seriously to encouraging school children to eat sensibly and planting trees in The National Forest.
The awards take place at Curve Theatre and will be hosted by comedian Patrick Monahan.
Leicester Comedy Festival director Geoff Rowe said the evening recognises individuals and business teams in a variety of fun categories, and at the same time demonstrates why Leicester and Leicestershire are good places to do business.
Geoff said: “We’ve had an overwhelming response from local businesses who want to support the event, and help us raise money for our charity and support Leicester Comedy Festival.
“Without the support of so many businesses we couldn’t continue to grow and develop the festival and our year round community programme so a huge thank you must go to all those who are supporting the Alternative Business Awards.
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“There is still time to nominate your colleague or friend in any of the award categories so do get in touch.”
The 2020 categories include:
“New Kid On The Block” – for the new business executive who has made a big impact
”Culture Vulture” – for the person who is always walking the red carpet
“Biggest Twit” – for the person who is the biggest social media junkie
“The team with the L Factor” – for the team most seen around town
The first Leicester & Leicestershire Alternative Business Awards was held in 2016 and tickets for 2020 are now on sale and
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This year’s awards committee is made up of Geoff Rowe and Katherine West, from Big Difference Company, Eileen Richards, from Eileen Richards Recruitment, and Simon Winfield, from Red Monkey Play.
Eileen Richards said: “I love working with the team at Big Difference Company and the local business community to produce the Alternative Business Awards.
“We have probably all sat through dull and long business awards ceremonies but this is really something different.
“This event is always huge amounts of fun, and brings the business community together to support Leicester Comedy Festival and the impressive community work the team do each February and throughout the year.
“I would encourage everyone who has a business base in the area, and who have a sense of humour, to join us on the opening night of Leicester Comedy Festival for what promises to be a fun night out.”
Local companies supporting the event include Pick Everard, Leicester Tigers, The Miller Partnership, Corporate Architecture, Sarah Higgins Corporate Coaching, Glynis Wright & Co, Mark J Rees, PPL PRS, East Midlands Chamber of Commerce, Torr Waterfield, Bakers Waste, Chutney Ivy Restaurant, Eileen Richard Recruitment, Red Monkey Play, De Montfort University (Enterprise & Business Services) and PLUG Bathrooms.