Prestigious Hive Business Awards launched for 2021

The Hive business network has officially launched their prestigious Blackburn and Darwen business awards for 2021.

The awards celebrate the very best in business across the Blackburn with Darwen area and for the first time. entry is free for both Hive members and non-members by uploading your entry form to www.awards-business-hive.co.uk

Cllr Phil Riley, Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Executive Member for Growth and Development, said:

These have obviously been very challenging and difficult times for businesses in the borough, especially in the retail sector, and this year’s Hive Business Awards is celebrating the hard work and dedication of all businesses in Blackburn and Darwen as they power and gear back up and look to the future.

The local economy, especially through the industrial side, has never really stopped and is joining the rest of the borough as we look at recovery at a great pace. There is a lot to be positive about as we move into the next phase and highlight and recognise all the incredible work that is being done.”

Ian Brown, Chairman of the Hive Ambassadors Network that runs the coveted awards said:

Firstly I’m pleased to say that the 2021 Hive Blackburn & Darwen Business Awards are now officially open.  Last year we had some incredible companies involved in our virtual awards event who really exemplified the industrious and entrepreneurial nature of the commercial sector in our region during unprecedented times but this year, we plan to be back at King George’s Hall where we will shine a light and showcase the Borough’s amazing businesses once more.”

He added:

These awards offer a way of really showcasing the success of your business, in fact past winners have seen a huge boost in both awareness and growth as result of picking up a Hive business award.

Entries are welcomed from any organisation or individual who has benefitted from the HIVE (Blackburn with Darwen) region. You do not necessarily have to be a HIVE member or have a BWD postcode and with 23 categories available, there is bound to be a category to suit everyone.”

To take part simply fill in entry form at www.awards-business-hive.co.uk

Deadline for entries is the 3^rd September so businesses have plenty time to put the spotlight on themselves and submit their entry form.  It is free to enter and you can enter as many categories as appropriate to you and your business.

Following submission there will be a shortlisting process, then a judging process carried out by an independent panel.  The final winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony held at the stunning Kind George’s Hall, on the 14^th October.

There are 23 awards up for grabs including The Retail Business Award, The Family Business Award and The Manufacturing Excellence Award.

For more details and information visit http://awards-business-hive.co.uk/