We are delighted to announce that businesses are now invited to enter the 2009 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. This is the 16th year of the awards, which were revamped and expanded to an all of Ireland awards programme last year. Over 400 businesses North and South entered the 2008 awards, a 400% increase on the previous year.
The awards celebrate business who are showing leadership, success and contribution to the economy in the face of many challenges and obstacles, regardless of the business offering, service or location. Run in association with the Irish Independent, Belfast Telegraph, Enterprise Ireland, Invest NI & Intertrade Ireland, the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards have been further expanded to include eight categories creating a total of 32 awards.
Businesses and entrepreneurs may enter themselves or be nominated by a third party in the following categories: 1. One to Watch Award 2. International Business Award 3. Social Entrepreneurship Award 4. Best Business Start Up Award 5. Family Run Business Award 6. Green Business Award 7. Agriculture, Food & Drink Award 8. Emerging Technology Award (up to a maximum of two categories per business).
Entries will close on 31st October 2009 and the 32 Provincial Award Winners will be announced in November 2009, with the overall 2009 Ulster Bank Business Achiever and eight Category winners announced in February 2010.
The overall winner will receive a comprehensive prize package including an Executive Education programme at Harvard University Business School, €50,000 worth of advertising space in the Irish Independent and two years membership of the Institute of Directors. Provincial and Category winners will receive a number of prizes including entry into the national awards, coverage in the Irish Independent and a dedicated profile page on the awards website.
Log onto file://www.businessachieversaward.com/ or phone Brian Shanley at Ulster bank limerick on 061 608104 for further information.
