The 2022 gala event at Salomons Estate on March 24 will see ten businesses take away a coveted award, which will be handed to them by none other than GB News anchor and former This Morning host, Eamonn Holmes.
Scores of businesses have so far applied to enter this year’s award, but there are dozens of applications forms still yet to be returned.
While the deadline of this year’s shortlist is not until February 14, some of the early entries will have their businesses profiled in the Times over the next few weeks – so don’t miss out and get your entry forms in early.
If you are yet to apply, to register your interest and choose your category please go to timesbusinessawards.co.uk or email info@timesbusinessawards.co.uk
Every year sees more and more organisations put themselves forward for the first time, but past winners and entrants are just as welcome.
If you have entered the awards before, you can still re-enter this year and it’s completely free to enter.
Of course, past success is no guarantee you will be successful again and competition can be fierce, but as the old saying goes – you have to be in it to win it.
Developers to toast your success
ALL SHORTLISTED entries and guests at the Times Business Awards 2022 will be treated to a pre-dinner drinks reception, courtesy of Elysian Residences.
The developer is currently turning the site of the former Arriva bus depot on St John’s Road into a later living complex.
Mark Curry, development director at Elysian Residences said: “The business community of Tunbridge Wells is incredibly strong and there is a huge amount of talent in the town.
“We are delighted to be involved in the awards as part of our long-term commitment to the area.
“We want to invite attendees to have a pre-dinner drink on us as a celebration of this talent and their impressive successes particularly during what has been a challenging year.”
Ten chances to be shortlisted
There are ten different categories at this year’s awards, ranging from Creative Business of the year award to Best Family Business.
And as long as you meet the criteria, there is no limit on how many categories your business can enter.
Start-Up Business of the Year Award (Sponsored by Pushkin Antiques) – This award recognises new start-ups under two years old at the closing date for entries of February 14.
Creative Business of the Year (Sponsored by HR Revolution) – To recognise those businesses based on innovation and creative thinking.
Entrepreneur of the Year (Sponsored by Brewin Dolphin) – The award for the most dynamic individuals who and are able to demonstrate significant success in growing their company.
Young Business Person of the Year (Sponsored by Lawson Commercial) – Entrants for this award must be aged 30 or under by the closing date on February 14, 2022 and need to show they have a clear vision/strategy for their business.
Resilient Business (Sponsored by Handelsbanken) – The winner of this category will have risen to the recent challenges of the pandemic and diversified or come up with a new business strategy to adopt to the ‘new normal’.
Best in Food and Drink (Sponsor TBC) – For those local business that provide truly remarkable food and/or drink in the area.
Best Family Business of the Year (Sponsored by Childrensalon) – This category recognises those businesses that not only have the passion and commitment that comes with a company run by a family concern.
Best Business 26+ employees (Sponsored by The Finance Hub) – For larger firms that have consistent growth and strong financial performance alongside an engaged workforce and a business plan.
Best Business 1-25 employees (Sponsored by Charles Stanley) – Here we recognise owner-managers and SMEs employing up to 25 people that have maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance.
Outstanding Business of the Year (Sponsored by Thomson, Snell & Passmore) – The ultimate award of all the categories will go to the business that can show outstanding initiative, boldness and imagination in the enterprise, as well as sound management practices.
