THE HARLOW District Chamber of Commerce and the Harlow Star have joined forces to re-launch the Harlow Business Awards.

Nominations open on Augusst 1st and close on August 31st.

The categories are:

Business Innovation

Which company’s initiative in terms of innovation, research and development has most impressed you during the last 12 months?

Business Growth

This category provides the opportunity for businesses which developed significantly to receive recognition for their achievements. The winner will have demonstrated how it has grown its customer base, staff, profit, market share and the methods it went through to achieve these developments.

Apprentice of the Year

In this category the judges will be looking to hear about local apprentices who are showing exceptional ability and contributing to the success of their employer.

Small Business of the Year

Which company employing no more than 40 staff has impressed you most in terms of innovation, product, quality service, imagination, marketing and managerial skills?

Best New Business

We are looking for businesses who have achieved the most in the last two years (from September 2011) and under. This award category celebrates the contribution new businesses make to Harlow and District. Who has translated a great idea into a successful business venture?

Green Award

In this category the judges will be looking for businesses that have environment, sustainability and corporate social responsibility at the very core of the way they operate

Business Person of the Year

Which business person in the region has impressed you most as an individual over the past year at any level?

Business of the Year

Which locally based company/organisation led the way during 2013 in terms of growth, diversification or consolidation and deserves the accolade of the region’s Business of the Year?