Entries invited for north Hampshire business awards
The annual Inspire Awards take place early next year
The Inspire Business Awards, which cover the whole of north Hampshire are open for entry.
Entry is free to business of any size or type that is based in Basingstoke & Deane, Rushmoor, Hart, or Test Valley local authority areas. There are 12 categories to choose from.
The Inspire Business awards have been organised by Destination Basingstoke on a not-for-profit basis for the last 12 years and have proved a successful way to showcase both the achievements of individual businesses and entrepreneurs from the region and also north Hampshire as an environment where businesses can thrive.
It is funded entirely from sponsorship including headline sponsorship from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council:
Cllr Simon Bound, Leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council:
“Supporting our economy is a key part of the council’s vision for the future, enabling the borough to be a place where residents can learn, work and build a successful career. We want our small businesses to be able to grow, and large businesses to thrive. The Inspire awards are a great way to showcase innovative and exciting businesses from across the region.”
This year there are 12 categories:
Business of the Year (over£1m turnover)
Entrepreneur of the Year
Small Business of the Year
Employer of the Year
Environmental Responsibility Award
Wellbeing at Work Award
Innovation for Growth Award
Business & Community
Young Business Person of the Year
New Business of the Year
Service Excellence Award
Diversity and Inclusion Champion
Businesses of all sizes and types are encouraged to enter now, the closing date is 31st October with the awards evening to be held in February 2023. www.inspirebusinessawards.co.uk