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News Release from: Queen's Awards for Enterprise | Subject: Awards for 2008
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 July 2007
Apply now for a 'Corporate Knighthood'
Applications are now being invited for the annual Queens' Awards for Enterprise from UK-based businesses excelling in international trade, innovation or sustainable development
Outstanding companies from the engineering sector are amongst those being urged to apply for an Award - commonly seen as the equivalent of a 'corporate knighthood' The deadline for entries is midnight on 31 October 2007
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 15 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Apply now for the 2009 Queen's Awards
Top-performing engineering firms, large and small, are being urged to apply for the 2009 Queen's Awards for Enterprise - the Royal standard of excellence for outstanding business success
Just weeks left to apply for Queen's Awards
Top engineering firms have just weeks left in which to apply for the 2008 Queen's Awards for Enterprise - the UK's highest business honour recognising business success
Unlike traditional award schemes, there is no limit to the number of Queen's Awards that can be won each year.
Firms apply for an Award in one or more of the three categories and if their achievements are deemed truly outstanding for their sector, they stand every chance of winning an Award.
This year, organisers have made it even 'e-asier' for businesses to apply, as applications can now be made on-line for the first time vis the website.
"Over the years, the engineering sector has been well represented in The Queen's Awards, but I'm convinced there are many more worthy firms out there who could be in line for an Award," says Stephen Brice, Secretary to The Queen's Awards Office: "The Queen's Awards are all about celebrating the best examples of British-based businesses, large and small, from every sector.
They also bring substantial benefits to winners in terms of reputation and recognition".
Any business with two or more employees can apply for a Queen's Award.
This year, 119 Awards were announced on 21 April, Her Majesty's Birthday.
Winners benefit from extensive publicity, boosts to staff morale and use of the Queen's Award Emblem for five years.
Next week (18th July) they will also attend a special reception at Buckingham Palace.
70% of last year's winners said that winning a Queen's Award had brought their company added commercial value.
Meanwhile, nominations are now also being sought for The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion - an Award for individuals designed to reward those who have played an outstanding and significant role in promoting the growth of enterprise or entrepreneurial skills and attitudes in others.
Individuals can be nominated online by colleagues, associates or beneficiaries of their work.
All applications and nominations for the 2008 Awards must be received by midnight on 31 October 2007.
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