Businesses in Connacht are being invited to enter The Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards 2008, in association with the Irish Independent and Enterprise Ireland.

For the first time entrants will be awarded at provincial level before finalists from Connacht, Ulster, Munster and Leinster go forward to an all-island awards ceremony, where the overall winner is announced.

Now in their 15th year, the all-island awards aim to recognise and reward business success, regardless of business offering, service, or location.

Entries are now open to both established businesses and entrepreneurs who feel their business has achieved significant success and growth. Provincial finals will be held in November with the overall winner announced in March. Nominations can be made in one or more of the seven categories; Environmental/Sustainability Award, Community/Social Entrepreneurship Award, Ethnic Entrepreneurship Award, Business Going International Award, Family Run Business Award, the 'One to Watch' Award and the Best Business Start Up Award.

Connacht finalists from each category will receive local and national media coverage, entry into the national awards and a dedicated profile page on the Business Achievers Awards website.

The national winner will receive a comprehensive prize package including an Executive Education programme at Harvard University Business School, €50,000 worth of advertising space in the Irish Independent and two years membership of the Institute of Directors.

The Business Achievers Awards are open to nominations by individuals or businesses at www.businessachieversaward.com or on 01-6084030. All entries must be submitted by 31 October, with judging by awards panels and provincial awards ceremonies taking place in November.

Winners from these four events will then compete at national level for the overall category prizes in March 2009. Companies will be judged on a variety of merits, including sales performance, market share growth, company milestones, innovative new products or services and successful achievements by key personnel.

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