2015 business awards launch

The sixth Powys Business Awards have been launched at County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, with three new categories added to the list.

The 2015 contest will see the addition of Best New Tourism Venture, Apprentice Award and Best Use of Digital Technology.

At the launch, organisers Mid Wales Manufacturing Group, Powys County Council and the Cambrian News announced the confirmed list of categories and sponsors for this year’s business awards.

Cllr Avril York, Powys County Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said: “We are delighted to support these awards, which are a fantastic opportunity for businesses to raise their profiles and gives us the chance to showcase their excellence.

“The Powys Business Awards have become an important date in the business calendar and are an excellent way of highlighting the range and expertise of businesses in the county and celebrating their success.  I would urge all businesses in the county to enter into this year’s awards.”

Application forms are now available for the Awards, which will again culminate in a black-tie dinner in Newtown’s The Hafren on September 25, with the reception being sponsored by Antur Teifi. 

Categories:

• Small Business Award Less than 10 employees sponsored by RWE Innogy UK
• Outstanding Apprentice Award sponsored by Federation of Small Businesses
• Start up Business Award sponsored by NPTC Group
• Growth Award sponsored by Finance Wales
• Best Use of Digital Technology Awards sponsored by The Cambrian News and The Brecon & Radnor Express
• Manufacturing Award sponsored by Myrick Training Services
• Development in New Markets UK or Export sponsored by Mid Wales Manufacturing Group
• Best New Tourism Venture Award sponsored by The County Times
• Social Enterprise/ Charity Award sponsored by Mid Wales Housing Association Ltd
• Entrepreneurship Award 
• Judging Criteria for Innovation / New Product Development Award sponsored by Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd
• Judges Special Award
• Business of the Year Award sponsored by Powys County Council

Further details can be found at www.powysbusinessawards.co.uk.

PICTURE: At the launch of the 2015 Powys Business Awards were (back row, from left) Brian Dunlop, Myrick Training; Michael Davies, RWE Innogy UK; Dafydd Evans, Antur Teifi; Cllr Avril York, Powys County Council; Kaye Derwas, Federation of Small Businesses; and David Rowlands, Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd; (front row, from left) Ceri Stephens, Mid Wales Manufacturing Group; Shane Perkins, Mid Wales Housing Association; Gaynor Morris, Finance Wales; and Steve Cass, NPTC Group.