The Queen's Award for Enterprise - a unique event for Lancashire businesses to receive expert advice

Time & Date: 6.30pm, Thursday 23rd September

Do you employ two or more people and can demonstrate commercial success?
Does your firm excel in innovation, international trade or sustainable development?
Do you think your business should be recognised for outstanding performance in these areas?

If you answered yes to these questions then you may want to apply for a Queen's Award.

Business Leaders from all sectors are invited to attend a free advice and guidance event to find out more about the Queen's Awards and how they can apply. Past Lancashire winners of the award will provide valuable insights into how the Queen's Award has boosted the performance and profile of their businesses, and provide delegates with the opportunity to find out more about the awards and how to apply.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CALL 01772 536 600 IF YOU WISH TO ENQUIRE ABOUT PLACES FOR TONIGHT ASK TO SPEAK TO ONE OF THE CREATIVE LANCASHIRE TEAM. THANK YOU.

Speakers

Charles Hadcock
Owner of Roach Bridge Tissues and winner of the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion in 2007

Tony Attard OBE
CEO of Panaz Ltd in Burnley has been presented with two past Queen's Awards, marking the company's success in both Export Achievement and Enterprise.

UK Trade & Investment
UKTI have years of experience guiding companies through the application process. Following the event, businesses that embark on the application process will be able to access further advice sessions led by UKTI.

Lancashire County Council's Creative Lancashire team are organising this event which is supported by Moore & Smalley http://www.mooreandsmalley.co.uk/ and is the only event of its kind taking place in the country.

It will take place on Thursday, September 23 at Preston North End Football Club, Preston PR1 6RU from 6.30 - 8.30pm.
Lancashire businesses are being urged to act swiftly in time to submit their application for the entry deadline of October 29, 2010.

Event Agenda

6.30pm Registration - Food and refreshments by Heathcotes
7.00pm Speeches and Q&A
8.00pm Networking
8.30pm Close

The Queen's Award for Enterprise - Celebrate your success

Many people are unaware that Queen's Awards winners include very small and large businesses from all sectors. Past winning firms cover a vast range of business sectors including architecture and design, building and construction, transport, electronics and technology, manufacturing and engineering, finance, tourism and leisure, medical and pharmaceuticals, food and drink, oil and gas, media and marketing, metals, plastics and packaging, safety and surveillance, printing, recycling and more.

Winners of The Queen's Awards enjoy widespread respect from their peers, a company visit by a Royal representative during the year to present a crystal bowl and a special reception at Buckingham Palace in July. They are also entitled to use The Queen's Award Emblem in advertising, marketing and on packaging for a period of five years as a symbol of their quality and success.

What previous winners of Queen's Awards in Lancashire say about winning the award

"Receiving the Queens Award was, in this hard economic climate, a great accolade and boost to our esteem. The award has been very useful in opening doors and we have found that we are taken more seriously by our clients. It has certainly given us a competitive advantage and increased awareness."
Charles Hadcock

"Panaz are proud to have won the award on two occasions; not only did winning the award say something about us to our customers and stakeholders, it also gave our workforce a fantastic lift. Winning a Queen's Award bestows something special and is an immediate differentiator in a highly competitive world." Tony Attard OBE

In a recent survey of Queen's Awards winners:

• 77% of winners reported the win had brought added commercial value to their business,
• 73% of winners saw employee engagement rise,
• 73% of winners gained extra press coverage,
• 85% of winners said the impact of winning a Queen's Award met or exceeded their expectations,
• 57% of International Trade winners achieved increased recognition overseas.

Some previous Queen's Award winners in Lancashire and Manchester...

Nitecrest Ltd. for International Trade in 2009 http://www.nitecrest.co.uk/

GSD Corporate Ltd for International Trade in 2009 http://www.gsdhq.com/

Applied Language for International Trade in 2010 http://www.appliedlanguage.com/

EnviroSystems Ltd for Innovation in 2006 http://www.envirosystems.co.uk/

Recycling Lives Ltd for Sustainable Development in 2010 http://www.recyclinglives.org/ 

James Halstead Plc for Innovation in 2007 http://www.jameshalstead.com/


Further information

Read about past award winners on the Queen's Award Magazine web site http://www.queensawardmagazine.com

For more details on the application process visit http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/queensawards

The Queen's Awards for Enterprise has a Linked In group which is a dedicated area for winners and entrants past, present and future.

Here you can share success stories, pass on hints for successful entry and meet other professionals involved in this most prestigious award

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=3318767