Robin Burgess, Chief Executive of CN Group, presents the 2009 Lifetime Contribution to Cumbria Award to Mike Smith from Gen II
CN Group Business Awards 2010
in association with Invest in Cumbria
A welcome to the CN Group's Business Awards 2010 by Neil Hodgkinson, CN Group editorial director:
"Once again, I am pleased to welcome you all to these awards celebrating the excellence and energy of the Cumbrian business community.
"I am sure that most of you will still be reflecting on – and dealing with – one of the toughest economic periods in recent history. The hurricane of the recession may have started to blow itself out (hopefully!) but its effects will remain for some time.
"The strong theme of last year’s awards was that, during such times, it was even more important to recognise the high quality of both companies and individuals and there is no reason why that should not be the case again this year.
"It is the teamwork, the entrepreneurial enterprise and the sheer hard graft that will have provided the backbone for survival for many local businesses over the past months – and it should be recognised and rewarded.
"As always, the event is open to firms of all sizes who have striven to succeed both locally and abroad. The businesses involved have a great deal to be proud of in a county, consistently showing the determination and drive to be the best in their field.
"So, don’t be shy. This brochure contains all the information on the categories and entry guidelines to enable you to take part. The short-listed candidates will appear across our portfolio of newspaper titles and websites giving free promotion for your business.
"And, after the judges have finished their increasingly difficult task, the winners and runners-up will be announced at a gala dinner at the Rheged Centre which offers and opportunity for networking and celebrating success."
Watch a video of last year's awards in the video player below...
- Training & development
- Exporter of the year
- Community involvement
- Innovation & technology
- Environmental awareness
- Innovation in energy
- Tourism attraction or project
- Small business of the year
- Medium business of the year
- Large business of the year
- Web & information technology
- Employee of the year
- Young entrepreneur of the year
- Businessman of the year
- Businesswoman of the year
- Lifetime contribution
AWARD CATEGORIES
