It’s that time again - time to celebrate and reward the success and hard work of our #BrilliantBurnley businesses and their employees.

The Burnley Business Awards 2017 are now open for entries and this year we’ve added a few new award categories to acknowledge changes in Burnley’s business economy.

New for 2017 is the Digital Impact Award to acknowledge the growth and success of Burnley’s digital businesses; the Employer of the Year Award will recognise companies who put their workforce at the heart of their business and recognise that engaged and valued employees reap huge rewards for a business; and the Professional & Financial Services Award which acknowledges the growth of this sector in diversifying Burnley’s economy.

Other popular award categories include:

  • Small Business of the Year
  • Medium Business of the Year
  • Business of the Year
  • International Business of the Year
  • The Innovation Award
  • Manufacturing Excellence Award
  • Young Employee of the Year
  • The John Kennedy Apprenticeship Award

Please see all award categories and entry criteria at www.burnleybusinessawards.co.uk

The glittering awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 29th June, in the stunning surroundings of Towneley Hall and gardens,  with a champagne reception, dinner and entertainment, the award presentations, and a few surprises throughout the evening!

We’d like to extend our huge thanks to our valued sponsors: Veka Plc, Safran Nacelles Ltd, Moorhouse’s, Holiday Inn Express, Paradigm Precision, Cassons, Taylors, Bertram’s Restaurant, Trebor Developments, Eshton, Peter Scott Printers, AMS Neve, Digital Lancashire, Training 2000,  Ideal Recruit, Burnley Bondholder Scheme, and our media partners 2BR and the Burnley Express.

The closing date for entries is midnight on Friday 7th April 2017, all entries must be submitted online at www.burnleybusinessawards.co.uk - NEW FOR 2017 a supplementary document can be uploaded online to support your online entry.

If you have any questions or queries don’t hesitate to contact the event manager, Joanne Etherington, jetherington@burnley.gov.uk or call 01282 477315.

Tickets to the awards ceremony are £85.00 each, with discounts on full table bookings. Table for 10 = £800.00 Table for 12 = £970.00

We look forward to receiving your entry(s) – good luck to all our entrants.