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Deadline for entries is 31st January 2014 for the Cherwell Business Awards 2014, celebrating the succes

 

On the 16th May 2014 the grounds of Dovecote Barn in Adderbury will host the third annual Cherwell Business Awards, which recognise the outstanding efforts of businesses and individuals.

If you are a business based in North Oxfordshire, then you are eligible to enter your company into one or more of the nine categories of awards.  The Cherwell Business Awards 2014 will honour all types of businesses and charities, large or small, start-ups to well established businesses, including those praised for customer care, training and staff development.  There is also an export award, innovation and creativity award as well as a category that acknowledges the business person of the year.  You can either nominate your own business or another business you think should be considered for an award – but you need to make sure your entry is in before 31st January 2014.

This is the third year that The Cherwell Business Awards has celebrated the success of the district’s flourishing firms and exceptional entrepreneurs and the 2014 Cherwell Business Awards promises to be even bigger than before.  These awards also have the prestigious association with the 2014 Oxfordshire Business Awards, as the three short-listed finalists in each category of the Cherwell Business Awards will be automatically submitted to the fabulous Oxfordshire Business Awards taking place in June 2014.

The awards are designed as a stepping stone for businesses to leverage their positions in local business communities; they allow the nominees and winners to interact and generate a great deal of exposure within the wider business community, as well as being a respectable accolade to shout about.

Mike Hawkins, Commercial Director of Hawkins Group, won the Established Business Award in 2013 after successfully demonstrating ambitious business growth, including job creation and outstanding business management.  Mike comments “I would urge any local businesses to enter the Cherwell Business Awards. There are so many categories; there will be at least one that is applicable to budding entrepreneurs and their businesses.

Winning the award has had extremely positive impacts for my business. It’s a prestigious accolade which we can show to our staff and customers and, as finalists are automatically entered into the Oxfordshire Business Awards, it enabled me to win the Young Business Person of the Year award too!”

Ben Jackson, Chairman of Bicester and District Chamber of Commerce says “Last year these awards again delivered excellent exposure for the entrants and finalists.  Entering for 2014 is a really good way of getting your business noticed and takes very little effort; have a go, you never know!”

Cllr Norman Bolster, Cherwell’s lead member for estates and economy says “All too often we hear of the problems associated with the UK recession but despite this there are many companies and individuals who continue to thrive and prosper.  The purpose of these awards is to not only acknowledge this hard work in the face of economic challenges, but to promote the fantastic business district which we have right here on our doorstep.”

Working in partnership to organise The Cherwell Business Awards 2014 are Banbury & District Chamber of Commerce, Bicester and District Chamber of Commerce, Bicester Vision and Cherwell District Council, and are supported by Spratt Endicott Solicitors, Ellacotts LLP Accountants, Begbroke Science Park and Peepul24.

For more details on how to enter contact Karen Matthews, Telephone 01295 221855, Email: karen@cherwellbusinessawards.co.uk or Michelle Lewis, Telephone: 01295 817642, Email: michelle@cherwellbusinessawards.co.uk.

Alternatively, visit the awards website www.cherwellbusinessawards.co.uk

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There are nine categories that a business can either be nominated, or self nominate for, plus a tenth category celebrating the overall Business of the Year.  The award categories and sponsors are:-

The Spratt Endicott Solicitors Established Business Award

The Ellacotts LLP Accountants Business Person of the Year Award

The Cherwell District Council Charity and Community Award

The Integration Technology Export Award

The Begbroke Science Park Innovation & Creativity Award

The NatWest Small Business Award

The Bloxham Mill New Business Award

The Activate Learning (Banbury & Bicester College) Staff Training and Development Award

The Bicester Village Customer Care Award

The Norbar Overall Business of the Year Award

There is no separate entry for this most prestigious award: The winner will be decided upon by the sponsor of this award chosen from the finalists of any of the other 9 categories.

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Being a member enables us to build a close understanding of the needs of local businesses

“Chiltern Railways provides fast, frequent train services from Bicester North station and the newly opened Bicester Village station to London, Birmingham, Oxford and key locations in between.  Being a member of Bicester Vision enables us to build a close understanding of the needs of local businesses and helps us to shape our future growth strategy.”

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We have a profound interest in the progress of the Town

“The Bicester Chamber of Commerce and Bicester Vision have a profound interest in the progress of the Town and understand that in some circumstances the continual increase in the numbers of houses and businesses will cause disquiet, to individuals and existing business alike. Change is always with us, and both the “Chamber” and “Vision” endeavour to keep the standards from the past while facing, and working, with the challenges of the future.”

Peter Cox, Chairman of Bicester Chamber
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“The Bicester Chamber of Commerce and Bicester Vision have a profound interest in the progress of the Town and understand that in some circumstances the continual increase in the numbers of houses and businesses will cause disquiet, to individuals and existing business alike. Change is always with us, and both the “Chamber” and “Vision” endeavour to keep the standards from the past while facing, and working, with the challenges of the future.”Peter Cox, Chairman of Bicester Chamber

The primary objective for Bicester Vision is to provide opportunities for job creation

"The primary objective for Bicester Vision is to provide opportunities for job creation and this supports a key commitment within our Local Plan to deliver employment in line with housing. As a designated Garden Town, Bicester is expanding at the pace so it is essential to attract the inward investment and businesses who will be vital to this success. Through our membership with Bicester Vision, we can work with partners and existing businesses to access to additional channels, resources and innovative ideas to help us to achieve our goal as a district of opportunity and employment."

Karen Curtin, Commercial Director (Bicester) , Cherwell District Council
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"The primary objective for Bicester Vision is to provide opportunities for job creation and this supports a key commitment within our Local Plan to deliver employment in line with housing. As a designated Garden Town, Bicester is expanding at the pace so it is essential to attract the inward investment and businesses who will be vital to this success. Through our membership with Bicester Vision, we can work with partners and existing businesses to access to additional channels, resources and innovative ideas to help us to achieve our goal as a district of opportunity and employment."Karen Curtin, Commercial Director (Bicester) , Cherwell District Council

The County Council is a key partner in delivering infrastructure for housing and employment growth in Bicester

"The County Council is a key partner in delivering infrastructure for housing and employment growth in Bicester.  Essential to that is the close working across all tiers of government and the private sector to enable all Bicester businesses to prosper and create job opportunities for the community.  The Council has been a founding member and has seen the work of the partnership play an active role in shaping a flourishing Bicester."

Lisa Michelson, Locality Manager , Oxfordshire County Council
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Bicester Town Council has been part of Bicester Vision since its inception

"Bicester Town Council has been part of Bicester Vision since its inception and are pleased to be able to work alongside the  business community and all tiers of local government to make Bicester the ‘go to’ place for business opportunity."

Sue Mackrell, Bicester Town Council
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"Bicester Town Council has been part of Bicester Vision since its inception and are pleased to be able to work alongside the  business community and all tiers of local government to make Bicester the ‘go to’ place for business opportunity."Sue Mackrell, Bicester Town Council

Through our work with Bicester Vision we are able identify the development needs of the town

“Ziran Land and its predecessor Stockdale Land has found that working closely with the business community of Bicester has enabled us to successfully develop Pioneer Square Shopping Centre and now to develop Franklin House, which was completed in 2016.  The growth of Bicester enables us, through our work with Bicester Vision, to identify the business, retail and leisure development needs of the town and to work closely with the business community to provide these.”

John Liggins, Managing Director, Ziran Land Limited
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"Bicester Vision is an effective way for interested parties to collaborate. We have recently worked with Lisa Rawlings at Banbury and Bicester College as being an industry partner for Bicester Technology studio school and supporting them on the curriculum, equipment specification, and funding. As well as facilitating other 3rd Party Logistics firms like DHL to be involved, Solar panel contact via the Low Carbon Hub to support on the building design for sustainable construction."

Steve Thornton, Director UK Logistics & Supply Chain, BRITA UK
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"Bicester Vision is an effective way for interested parties to collaborate. We have recently worked with Lisa Rawlings at Banbury and Bicester College as being an industry partner for Bicester Technology studio school and supporting them on the curriculum, equipment specification, and funding. As well as facilitating other 3rd Party Logistics firms like DHL to be involved, Solar panel contact via the Low Carbon Hub to support on the building design for sustainable construction."Steve Thornton, Director UK Logistics & Supply Chain, BRITA UK

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