Time is running out for companies to apply for next year’s Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.
Deadline for applications is midnight on 31 October 2005.
Queen’s Awards are available for outstanding achievement by companies in three categories – International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development. The Awards are open to UK-based companies of all sizes, from two-person partnerships up to major multinationals. Unlike other award schemes, there is no set number of winners each year – each application is judged on its individual merits against a quality standard.
What they say
Steve Brice, Secretary of The Queen’s Awards Office says: "We are keen to attract applications from any eligible business which is a high achiever in its field. I urge interested parties not to leave their application too late – over 50pc of past winners cite ‘lack of time’ as a reason for not applying in previous years."
Brice adds: "There is an added incentive to apply early, since applications submitted before 31 September can be checked by The Queen’s Awards Office, and if necessary, further information requested to enhance the application."
The main benefits of winning a Queen’s Award are boosts to staff morale, publicity and increased recognition. Some 96pc of last year’s winners felt their Queen’s Award had brought added commercial value to their company.
For an entry pack phone 0870 513 4486.
