Blackburn and Darwen businesses are being urged to enter the Hive awards as the event returns after a two-year absence.

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. The gala dinner will be held at King George’s Hall on Thursday October 14.

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.”

Deadline for entries is the 3 September so businesses have plenty time to put the spotlight on themselves and submit their entry form. 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.  

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

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