Last few weeks to enter the KEiBA awards

15 February 2010

It is a bright star in the world of business, the Kent Excellence in Business Awards (KEiBA), and they are back.

This is the second year running that businesses can enter to be recognised as the very best in Kent.

KEiBA 2010 was formally unveiled on the 14 January at Bradbourne House in East Malling, and will culminate in a gala awards presentation in July.

The closing date for entries is March 19th.

The awards scheme is staged and produced by Kent County Council and the KM  Group and aims to recognise excellence in business across Kent and Medway.

Kevin Lynes, KCC Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development said:

"The KEiBA awards are an excellent opportunity for companies to enter and promote their business to clients and celebrate with their staff. We had a great response last year and I hope many more companies will enter this time round.

"It is also another opportunity to celebrate Kent's successes as a vibrant place for businesses of all sizes. I am sure it has been a difficult year for many. But this is a chance to take notice of companies that have met that challenge and despite the economic circumstances, have got on and done well. I also hope that next year will be better than 2009 and that we begin moving out of the recession.

Geraldine Allinson, Chairman of the KM Group, said:

“The inaugural awards had gone very well. The finalists all demonstrated outstanding achievements and it was heartening to hear so many success stories in the face of difficult economic times.

"I am confident that the 2010 event will be even bigger and better, with hopefully a more encouraging economic climate that will help businesses generate wealth and create jobs for the county.

"I urge firms, organisations and individuals to enter KEiBA. It's a great competition and being a finalist, if not a winner, brings lustre to any business as wells as boosting team spirit and morale."

For details on entering the awards go to the KEiBA website.