Time is fast running out to enter the Cheshire Business Awards 2016 with the closing date of Friday, July 29 looking large so get your entries in now!

This week we turn our attention the fuinal category which is often the highlight of the awards evening.

Business Person of the Year, sponsored by SAS Daniels:

This is a judges’ choice award and not open for entry. The winner selected by the judges will be an individual who stands out from the crowd, has an entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrates outstanding achievement and inspires others around them.

The winner of this award will have been instrumental to the success of their business, growing the reputation of both their business and the region.

However, we do welcome suggestions to the panel if people want to get in touch.

Cheshire Business Awards 2016 logo
Cheshire Business Awards 2016 logo

Head of the commercial team and the Chester office at SAS Daniels, Kaye Whitby, said: “We have supported the Cheshire Business Awards for seven years now. We continue our involvement on the basis that we have seen firsthand how the event brings together the businesses and individuals who contribute to making our region a vibrant, successful and diverse place to do business.

“As in previous years we will be sponsoring the Business Person of the Year Award. We chose this award because we are genuinely overwhelmed by how much talent there is in Cheshire.

“This award recognises the positive influence, drive and commitment of certain key individuals. Individuals who are not only responsible for the growth of their own business, but have also been instrumental in helping to develop Cheshire as a thriving business region.

“At SAS Daniels, we believe in investing in the community and are committed to working with businesses and individuals who support and develop Cheshire as a destination for business excellence and growth. This award is one which we are particularly passionate about and we look forward to celebrating success on the night.”

Sas Daniels LLP
Sas Daniels LLP

To recap the full list of categories open to enter is as follows:

Business Start Up Award

Business of the Year (up to 10 employees), sponsored by ScottishPower

Business of the Year (11 to 50 employees), sponsored by Natwest Bank

Business of the Year (over 50 employees)

Employer of the Year

Apprenticeship Award, sponsored by Barlows Electrical

Corporate Social Responsibility Award, sponsored by John Lennon Airport

Young Business Person of the Year sponsored by Bentley Motors

Green Business Award

Innovation and Enterprise Award

Business Person of the Year sponsored by SAS Daniels.

To enter, visit our website www.cheshirebusinessawards.co.uk and download an entry form, alternatively call the events team on 01244 606 472 or email enquiries@cheshirebusinessawards.co.uk to request a copy.

The deadline for entries is Friday, July 29, 2016.

All entries received will be reviewed by our independent panel of judges and the shortlists announced in paper in September.

Winners will be announced at a gala dinner and awards ceremony on Friday, October 7 at Chester Cathedral.