Launch Event

2011 Dorset Business Awards Launch

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Scores of former winners, finalists and sponsors gathered in the historic grounds of 17th century Lulworth Castle on Wednesday 15 June, for a reception to mark the launch of the 2011 Daily Echo-backed Dorset Business Awards, organised by Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The event celebrated the achievements of past winners and revealed this year’s award categories, as well as kicked-started entries for the competition. Businesses of every size from across the county and from all industry sectors, will be encouraged to put themselves forward for one or more of the prestigious accolades.

Also backed by one of the south’s leading radio stations, Wave 105, the Awards were established in 1994 to find the region’s top business gurus, companies, employers and entrepreneurs, and have attracted an exceptional level of entries from some of Dorset’s top performing companies. The Awards campaign will culminate in a prestigious gala dinner ceremony on Thursday 24 November at the Lighthouse, Poole. Last year saw another record number of entries and there were more than 550 guests at the dinner, making it one of the largest events of its kind in Dorset.

Peter Scott, chief executive of Dorset Chamber, says: “Each year the Awards celebrate the achievements of organisations and individuals who are making a positive difference for their customers, shareholders, employees and their communities. We have hugely talented people in our county, and companies that are leaders in their field, and what better way to celebrate that than by entering the Awards. The 2011 launch event provided potential entrants with the opportunity to meet sponsors to find out what they are looking for in this year’s entries, as well as the opportunity to network with the Dorset business community.”

Entries for the Dorset Business Awards 2011 will be open from Monday 20 June and will close on Friday 9 September. Companies interested in finding out more about the launch event or sponsorship opportunities should contact Shirley Ewart on 01202 714812.

For further information about the Awards please contact Shirley Ewart on 01202 714812.