As the year closes out, it means the deadline for the CambridgeshireLive Business Awards 2022 is fast approaching.
The iconic local event, headline sponsored by , is taking place on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Great Hall, King's College. For more information, visit the .
To be part of it, submit your entry before Friday, January 21, 2022.
There are plenty of, not only just for the chance to have a coveted award on display or a new title to be listed on your website. From free marketing and valuable exposure, to increased credibility and attracting new customers, a finalist status can elevate your business to the next level.
Plus, everyone could benefit from the huge team morale boost seeing all of that hard work and resilience receiving some recognition.
But to get to the shortlist, you have to enter first - and we've got the tips to make you stand out from the crowd.
1) Be on time
It's so easy for time to get away from us in our equally busy work and home lives but make sure you give yourself enough time to do your entry justice.
Remember, the deadline is January, 21, 2022.
2) Be specific
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There are six categories which you can enter into, with the chance to win the Award for Business of the Year if shortlisted for another award. Look closely and decide which suits your achievements best.
Maybe you took the need for ingenuity and adaptability during the pandemic and have made winner-worthy research and developments; or are a business committed to championing equality and the new Diversity and Inclusion Award is the perfect award for you.
As you're writing your entry, keep referring back to the criteria to make sure you're on track. You can find this on the or at the end of this article.
3) Be bold
These awards are all about you - now isn't the time for that British modesty. Back yourself and your achievements, and let us know all about them.
4) Be clear
While the judges want to hear all about your success, you don't want your achievements to get lost in overwriting. Be succinct, answer the question and think quality over quantity.
5) Be sure
Take your time. Read it out loud. These are all tips you've heard before, right from back in the classroom, but you want to make sure your entry reflects the high standards of your business.
It's so easy to miss mistakes when you've written and read something over and over, so get a colleague to read your entry before submission.
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You never know, they might notice something missing which could clinch your win.
before the deadline on January 21, 2022. Use #CambsLiveBizAwards to keep up-to-date with the event. |
The categories for are:
Diversity and Inclusion Award
This award recognises organisations for harnessing a truly diverse workforce that excels in their commitment to equality and inclusion across all strands of diversity. The category will cover excellence in all areas of diversity including age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion.
The judges will be looking for a vanguard in business that has put diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of their business culture with outstanding results.
Entries must demonstrate how the business has gone above and beyond its corporate social responsibility, shown commitment and dedication to equality, can exhibit positive results on the organisational culture and prove that it is a true champion of diversity and inclusion. Workplace equality as more than just policies and practices, it is something that runs through the heart of what a business does.
Award for Social Entrepreneurship
This award is for an initiative which has delivered or will deliver the most impressive impact on society in terms of social, environmental and economy. The initiative could be operating at a local, national or international level but must demonstrate significant ability or potential to make a transformational difference.
Barclays is this year's headline sponsor
Headline sponsor of the CambridgeshireLive Business Awards for a seventh year, and sponsoring the Barclays Award for Large Business of the Year, has supported business and innovation for more than 325 years.
Duncan McCunn, head of mid-corporate, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, said: "Barclays is proud to sponsor the awards, as they showcase the very best of Cambridgeshire business. We’re dedicated to helping companies take action to address the environmental and sustainability challenges facing our planet.
"We believe that an inclusive economy is a better economy for everyone, investing in citizenship programmes to have long-term positive impacts in local communities."
Award for Innovation in Business
This category is for an initiative in terms of innovation research and development which has most impressed you within the last 12 months.
Small Business of the Year
We are looking for businesses that have revenues of up to £5m and can demonstrate an increasing market presence or impact. They may be achieving this through adaptability or diversification into new markets.
Medium Business of the Year
We are looking for businesses that have revenues of £5 to £25m and can demonstrate an increasing market presence or impact. They may be achieving this through adaptability or diversification into new markets.
Award for Large Business of the Year
We are looking for businesses that have revenues of £25m+ and can demonstrate an increasing market presence or impact. They may be achieving this through adaptability, innovation, or diversification into new markets.
Business Person of the Year, Award for Outstanding Contribution and the Award for Business of the Year will be chosen be our distinguished panel of judges.
- Entries close on Friday, January 21, 2022.
- To enter or for more information, visit the . #CambsLiveBizAwards