Nothing does a successful business justice like the recognition, publicity, and exposure of a high-profile award win. But there are hundreds of awards out there, and you can’t enter them all – so which do you choose?

If you’re a Bedfordshire business, the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards are surely a clear contender, but perhaps for more reasons now than you were previously aware of. Because this respected event, in its seventh year, is now completely organised and run by us at the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce directly.

This creates powerful engagement, as we represent over 700 businesses in the county, with around 50,000 employees, and we now have total control over promoting the Awards, and publicising the entrants and winners – a natural synergy.

But if you want to shine in these new and strengthened Awards, one thing hasn’t changed: you’ve still got to be in it to win it - and there’s a deadline looming.

So, what do you need to do next, and by when?

Don’t miss the deadline!

All entries must be submitted by 3pm on Friday 8^th March, and although that may seem like a while away, bear in mind that if you do need to support your entry with supplementary information, you need to factor in the additional time required to locate it.

Getting started on this earlier, rather than later, is prudent.

What do you get if you do win?

Of course, alongside the publicity and exposure you’ll enjoy as a winner, as a guest you’ll also be able to book your place at the official Awards Night on Thursday 4^th July at The Bedford Corn Exchange. A lavish affair featuring a drinks reception, three-course dinner, entertainment, and the Awards presentations and celebrations themselves.

Opportunities to increase your profile at the event also include advertising in the souvenir programme, and personalised gifts for all guests, so there’s no shortage of added value waiting in the wings.

Submit your entry now.  For more information on the Awards, just call the team on 01582 522448.