One week left to nominate for our Business Awards

It is almost time for one of the highlights of our annual calendar – the Work Avenue Business Awards.

If you know a successful and growing business or charity that is worthy of recognition and celebration, or you wish to nominate your own, please visit www.theworkavenue.org.uk/bizawards24 today.

Nominations close on Tuesday 18 June and we want to make sure as many different and diverse businesses and entrepreneurs as possible have the chance to enter.

Writing in this week’s Jewish Chronicle (link to https://www.thejc.com/community/lets-champion-business-innovation-and-hard-work-p9gh7sj9), our CEO Debbie Lebrett highlighted how the awards champion the very best of our community in action.

Debbie wrote: “The Work Avenue Business Awards are our opportunity to celebrate the incredible hard work, dedication and successes we see every day.

“They highlight the innovation, ideas and impact of our businesses and entrepreneurs – and the positives they bring to our community and its members, as well as Britain’s society and economy.”

The 2024 Business Awards are open to all and will be decided by an independent panel of prominent judges.

The categories are:

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – The flagship award recognises outstanding businesses that have demonstrated exceptional performance and have made a significant impact within their industry. The judges will also take into account a number of other factors, including commitments to employee well-being, diversity and the environment.

MICRO BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – This award will go to a business with fewer than five employees, which is outperforming expectations and has a promising future ahead. This micro business will have shown positive growth and already be making its mark in its specific industry sector.

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR – Aged 30 or under, the Young Entrepreneur of the Year will have launched and be running their own business. This award is designed to celebrate young people in the Jewish community who are building growing and dynamic businesses – and laying down the foundations for continued success.

FREELANCER OF THE YEAR – This award recognises freelancers and self-employed professionals and celebrates the tenacity and drive it takes to go it alone. Judges will be looking for the freelancer/self-employed professional who has added value to a number of different clients.

CHARITY EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR – This brand-new award for 2024 celebrates the role charities have to create employment opportunities in the community and the impact they have on helping people to earn a living.

Find out more information and nominate here: www.theworkavenue.org.uk/bizawards24