Be a winner at one of Europe’s most prestigious Awards events

Enter one of our four specialist categories; Lean Efficiency, Innovation, Sustainability and Learning & Development.

And in January 2010 you could be celebrating your achievement in front of 1,000+ business leaders at the spectacular Midlands Excellence Awards Ceremony. Held at Birmingham’s ICC, it is the largest event of its type in Europe and a firm favourite with organisations serious about achieving and celebrating success. For full information, download a pdf pack here.

Why enter?

The award represents an independent ‘seal of approval’ from the region’s recognised performance experts. According to our previous winners, the kudos of winning an award boosts sales, improves employee morale and encourages best practice.

Who can enter?

Anyone. Entry costs just £199 + VAT per category.

Which category is right for you?

INNOVATION: Sponsored by QinetiQ
How has your organisation developed and implemented new ideas?

SUSTAINABILITY: Sponsored by E.ON UK
How do you operate and develop your organisation in a way that looks after the planet as well as your profits?

LEAN EFFICIENCY: Sponsored by BMW
How has your organisation become more efficient in the way it operates and develops?

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT: Sponsored by Training Quality Standard
How has your organisation championed learning and development so that your people achieve more of their potential and improve your results?

You can focus on a specific project, product or service or cover your wider approach to the theme. If you reach our shortlist, you’ll be invited to give a 30 minute presentation to our judging panel, followed by a question and answer session.

What’s the timeline?

1. Register your interest by sending us a completed intention to apply form (download here) as soon as possible.

2. Send us your entry by 2nd November 2009.

3. Finalists will be announced w/c 14th November.

4. Winners will receive their awards on 21st January 2010 at the ICC, Birmingham.