The Bolton and Bury Business Awards are considered to be one of the best highlights in the local business calendar - could you be a winner this year?

The awards are organised by the Bolton News and the Bury Times in conjunction with Business Bolton. Companies of all sizes are invited to enter the awards and its panel of distinguished judges are searching for individuals and businesses who make a realy difference to the local economy. The judges choose the overall winners from a shortlist of entries in each category.

The Bolton and Bury Business Awards features 11 award categories, with everything from the coveted Business of the Year to Environmental Best Practice. These awards are an exceptional honour and one of our members were the proud winners of the Customer Excellence Award in 2010. Authorized Access were delighted to win and this really does reflect their dedication to providing a first rate service for all customers!

Wilds Chartered Accountants are one of Bolton and Bury Business Awards sponsors and will be invited local businesses to attend a short presentation about entering these prestigious awards.

Wilds said "Most people spend most of their time worrying the problems in their business and never really get the chance to celebrate the good things. So now it’s your big chance! The Bolton & Bury Business Awards give businesses just like yours the opportunity to reflect on your achievements."

"The top three in each category will receive fantastic press coverage and publicity worth thousands of pounds. Its simple to enter and so why not spend a little time reflecting on your achievements, no matter how small.

"To help you the organisers, some of the judges and past winners will explain the application process, what the judges look for and the benefits of entering, at a special event on Wednesday 30 March. The event will be held at the Ambition Suite at Wilds, 70 to 76 Blackburn Street Radcliffe M26 2JW, between 9 and 10am. If you are thinking of coming along please email Nicola@wildsca.com, or phone her on 0161 723 3211. "

Entries for The Bolton and Bury Business Awards must be completed by visiting the official page and filling an online application form before Saturday 23rd April. And of course, please come along to the pre-event at Wilds Chartered Accountants to find out how the awards can benefit your business. You'll also have the opportunity meet sponsors and previous winners!

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