Calling Hackney businesses - your chance to blow your own Vuvuzela!!
Calling all businesses and entrepreneurs in the borough!
Nominations are now open for the Mayor of Hackney’s Business Awards 2010.
The annual awards, now in their fifth year, celebrate and champion the diversity and excellence of small and medium-sized businesses in Hackney.
Jules Pipe, Mayor of Hackney, said: “A lot has changed in the past five years and I realise that businesses have faced very difficult times. However, what remains constant is the place small and medium sized businesses occupy at the heart of Hackney’s local economy. That is why I am committed to supporting and showcasing the best of the borough’s entrepreneurial spirit through these awards.”
Mayor Pipe added: “Last year, our judges commented on the extremely high calibre of all the shortlisted entries and I am sure that this year Hackney’s businesses will continue to impress.”
The judging panel, made up of seasoned business professionals who all have a connection to Hackney, includes Sinclair Beecham MBE, co-founder of Pret a Manger and owner of the Hoxton Hotel, Yvonne Thompson CBE, founder of Choice FM, Enzo Testa, Executive Managing Director, Archant London and Ian King, Deputy Business of the Times.
The closing date for entries is 5pm on Friday 9 July and all finalists will be invited to a reception on 14 September.
Go to www.hackney.gov.uk/mayorsbusinessawards for full details and to enter your business.
June 18 2010
