Mansfield 2020 business development group are urging organisations to showcase their achievements at the ninth annual ball and business awards.

Business awards offer the opportunity to raise your profile and generate guaranteed and positive PR. Awards are one of the most powerful and cost-effective marketing tools. Winning a prestigious award will help organisations to stand out from the crowd, sending a positive message to existing customers and attract new business.

The awards are open to all M2020 members and non-member businesses from the Nottinghamshire area. Entry is free and the deadline is Friday 16th January 2015. The awards are independently judged, finalised are announced on the 6th February and winners are announced on the 24th April 2015. There are 8 categories to choose from including Young Apprentice, Business of the Year, Customer Service and more. Further details can be found at www.mansfield2020.com/business-awards

Martin Salmon, of Senior Salmon, was one to the 2014 winners and comments on the rewards they have reaped: “As a newly established business in the local area the prestige of winning the Mansfield 2020 Most Promising Business of the Year Award has assisted us in growing our brand recognition. It has been a good talking point when meeting with prospective companies and candidates in the area and has had a really positive effect on the team.

“I would highly recommend anyone thinking of applying for one of the awards to go ahead and do it.”

Mansfield 2020 Operations Manager and event organiser Caroline Cox states: As award winners ourselves I would like to personal urge more organisations to take the time to enter for a business award. It is a great opportunity for not only positive PR but also to reflect on your achievements to date, express your vision for the future and recognise the work of your dedicated team.

2020 are hosting a workshop on the 27th November at 9am in the Civic Centre (directly after the monthly breakfast meeting) to offer help and guidance on the award process from start to finish. Free for all to attend, book a place today: [email protected]

Tickets for the annual event hosted at the Civic Centre, Mansfield on 24th April 2015 are on sale for £48 (plus VAT) per person. Including champagne reception, 3 course meal and a live band. To reserve your ticket contact Caroline Cox: 01623 422010 or email: [email protected]