These awards are open to both primary and secondary schools Colleges and Universities within the awards area that educates and involves students in environmental activities resulting in an increased awareness and concern for our environment.

This award ALSO recognises those who have made an outstanding contribution toward providing students and groups with environmental activities and programs throughout the academic year.

This year continues to present a very unique situation as businesses have still to respond to the current economic situation; Innovation and creativity have been key for those businesses that have shown growth and remained profitable and we look forward to recognizing the efforts of those businesses and individuals that continue to make meaningful contributions to our economy," Your contribution to local prosperity and other specific initiatives that make you stand out from your peers.

If your business can show outstanding business performance then please enter this category.

Lowestoft College Training for Growth award - Many of Britain's business leaders are urging employers to follow suit:

"Now is precisely the time to keep investing in the skills and talents of our people. It is the people we employ who will get us through. When market share shrinking and order books are falling, it is their commitment, productivity and ability to add value that will keep us competitive. Investing now in building new skills will put us in the strongest position as the economy recovers."

Small & Co Marine & Engineering Ltd – We are proud to announce the launch of our 2010 Skills Award.

These awards champion excellence in skills and recognise the achievements of individuals at every stage of life and career, and the contributions of organisations - big and small - across every sector in our region.

In each of the individual categories, we will be looking for evidence of a person's commitment to learning, their tenacity in overcoming barriers and their ability to inspire those around them.

The Graphics Matter - Growth Award for Business –- We are delighted to be sponsoring this specific local Business award in association with the Chamber of Commerce especially looking at local companies who represent the ethos that runs within our company.

Successful businesses both small and large should be able to demonstrate a clearly defined vision for developing and growing the business in one or more of the following areas: The judges will be looking for evidence of success in the following broad areas:

Whether you are thinking about working for yourself, have just started a business or are already running one - full or part time, no matter how small, Business Link is your place to go for help and advice to get it right. For budding or new business owners, Business Link offers a whole range of bite-size briefings and workshops. These start at the very beginning, covering topics such as 'Business Ideas' 'Starting Your Own Business' and 'Business Planning'.

Harrod Uk wish to recognising the strength of British Business overseas this new category focuses on International Trade asking for details of research used, challenges identified and how your business has adapted to those challenges. As the global economy becomes increasingly important this is the perfect category to show how you stand out in the International arena. If you Export or Import then this category is for you.

To be included in your application or the nomination:

Our role is to contribute to the development of prosperous and healthy communities by delivering major regeneration projects, supporting the business community, attracting additional funding to the county council and its partners and working with the voluntary and community sector. This award is for Community Inspired Regeneration
With urban renewal a key commitment of the Government, billions of pounds of investment will be made into regenerating areas of the UK and developing sustainable communities.