EVERY year the Cheshire Business Awards are judged by an independent panel of judges drawn from the world of business.

This year, for the first time, we have included a ‘green’ category giving you a total of 10 categories to enter.

Scottish Power Small Business of the Year

Whatever your trade, if you employ between one and 10 employees and can demonstrate achievements in your marketplace, with evidence of an excellent business strategy, good financial performance and your potential for the future, enter the small business of the year category.

SAS Daniels LLP Medium Business of the Year

Do you have a great business? Then tell us about it!

If you employ between 11 and 50 employees and can demonstrate business excellence this is the category for you. The judges will be looking at your achievements, business strategy, financial performance and your potential for the future.

Cheshire East Council Community Award

Does your business have schemes, initiatives or policies which have a positive impact on your local community? Whether you provide employment opportunities for young or disadvantaged people, show unrivalled support for local charities or even contribute to community schemes, make sure you receive the recognition you deserve and enter this category.

Bank of America Business Person of the Year

Do you, or does someone you know, stand out from the crowd and inspire others around you? Receive the recognition you/they deserve and enter this award.

Judges will take into consideration overall business performance, how this business person has been instrumental in the success of the business, has shown outstanding achievement and who is commended within the business community.

Cheshire West & Chester Council in association with Blue Orchid Business Start-Up Award

If your business began trading after January 1st 2009 why not enter this award and receive recognition for your hard work and determination?

You may have brought a fantastic new product to market, found a niche area to focus on or overcome all odds to achieve success. Tell us about your business, your market place, your performance and your future plans to win the recognition you deserve.

EA Technology Large Business of the Year

If you are the best large business in Cheshire, enter this award!

Employing a workforce of more than 50 the large business of the year will be able to demonstrate all round business excellence, financial performance, business strategy and future plans.

Mersey Forest Green Award

Has your business applied environmental policies in the workplace? Have your products or services made a positive contribution to the environment? This category will recongise a local business that has had a beneficial impact on the environment.

Chester Renaissance Employer of the Year

Are you the best boss? Is your boss the best?

We are looking for an employer who can demonstrate excellence in its approach to workforce development. Entrants will be asked to demonstrate why workforce development and training is important to the organisation, how training needs and skills requirements are assessed and addresses, and the direct benefit gained by both individuals and the organisation.

Bentley Motors Young Business Person of the Year

Are you or one of your employees able to demonstrate outstanding achievements in your field? Our young business person of the year will be aged 35 or under and will display excellent career progression, leadership and management.

SAS Daniels Women in Business Award

We are looking for a woman or group of women who are high achievers and an inspiration to all women in the business community. The winner(s) will have a proven track record of career progression, management and leadership in their chosen field.

Nominate yourself or other today for this prestigious award.