Companies have just two weeks left to enter the 2019 Hull Daily Mail Business Awards.
A total of 16 categories are up for grabs this year, with businesses large and small given their chance to shine.
The awards, first launched in 2000, celebrate the very best of business across Hull & East Yorkshire, from start-ups and SMEs to the region’s powerhouses which drive the Humber economy.
The deadline for entries for the 2019 awards is fast approaching.
Individuals and businesses across the city and East Yorkshire now have just two weeks left to submit their nominations, ahead of the deadline on Friday, September 13.
Neil Hodgkinson, editor-in-chief at the Hull Daily Mail, said: "It promises to be another great night where the business community of Hull and East Riding takes centre stage in a celebration of its success.
"There are some fantastic individuals and companies in this region and it is only right that the talent, determination and excellence they show day in and day out, often in difficult circumstances, should be recognised."
Last year’s winners represented all sectors of business.
Big names included caravan manufacturer Willerby, which won the Training and Development award, and tech firm Connexin, which walked away with two trophies on the night.
Individual talent was also recognised, as rising star James Needham, of Eltherington Group, won Apprentice of the Year, and ResQ’s Sam Such was named the best employee.
The prestigious Lifetime Contribution Award in 2018 went to Humber LEP chair and former Northern Foods boss Lord Haskins.
Mike Pennington, managing director at the Hull Daily Mail, said: “It is a special day in the calendar when all the key leaders of business come together to celebrate all the great things that continue to happen within our region.
“There are many awards ceremonies throughout the year but for me this is the big one celebrating success, prosperity & innovation in the business community.”
This year, old favourites returning to the category line-up include Start-Up Business of the Year, the Green Award and the Entrepreneur of the Year.
They are joined by several new awards for 2019 – International Business of the Year, and Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Once all the entries are in for the awards, an expert panel of judges will scrutinise them, before finalists are announced.
Winners will be announced and business talent celebrated at a glittering ceremony in Hull on November 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton.
Presenting the awards this year is BBC’s Louise Minchin.
Louise has covered some of the biggest and most shocking news stories of this millennium, from the 7/7 bombings in London to the capture of Colonel Gadaffi and the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
One of the best-known faces on British television, Louise’s wealth of experience and engaging manner make her the ideal choice as host of the 2019 Business Awards.
To enter the 2019 Hull Daily Mail Business Awards, visit https://reachplcevents.com/events/humberlincs/hull-daily-mail-business-awards/ .
