Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards opens for nominations

Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber is calling on local companies to celebrate their achievements over the past twelve months by entering the 2024 Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards.

One of the highlights of the local business calendar, the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards will return to Magna on Friday 8^th November, with businesses being given the chance to enter ten different categories, which aim to showcase the strength and diversity of South Yorkshire’s business community.

Sponsored by Barnsley College, the awards are open to both members of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber as well as any business with an S postcode. Businesses that are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2024 can apply for a Special Salute to Business Award, in recognition of their longstanding contribution towards the local economy.

The awards will also highlight the important contribution charitable organisations make across the region, and with a £3000 prize available, as well as the coveted title of Charity of the Year up for grabs, there has never been a better time to get involved.

A full list of award categories can be found on the official Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards website. These categories include:

·         Apprentice of the Year Award

·         Business Community Impact Award

·         Business Growth Award

·         Businessperson of the Year Award

·         Charity of the Year Award

·         Commitment to People Development Award

·         Excellence in Customer Service Award3

·         Large Business Award

·         Most Promising Business of the Year Award

·         Sustainability Award

With the aim of acknowledging excellence, innovation and success from businesses in Barnsley and Rotherham, the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards honour the resilience, creativity and dedication of the local business community during the past twelve months.  

Carrie Sudbury, Chief Executive Officer,  Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, said:

"For many, the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards is one of the highlights of the local business calendar. They provide a terrific opportunity to showcase and celebrate their achievements over the past twelve months, network with like-minded business owners and find out more about some of the truly amazing work which has been delivered by local businesses across the region.

I would encourage all eligible businesses to explore this year’s awards categories and join us in what promises to be an unmissable event."

Entries for the awards close on Monday 9^th September 2024. Self-nominations are accepted, and individuals and organisations are encouraged to put forward deserving businesses that have made a significant impact in their respective categories. Businesses wishing to take part should apply via the official awards website: www.brawards.co.uk.