International Trade Awards 2009 sponsored by HSBC
The International Trade Awards sponsored by HSBC are the only national business awards in the UK exclusively for exporters and importers.
To request an application form, please complete your details on the right or email awards@internationaltrade.co.uk
Companies from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales involved in import, export, outward investment or inward investment, compete in 12 regional heats for a place in the final and a chance to win the title of 'International Trade Company of the year' at the House of Lords in March 2010
Regional winner to National finalist
The International Trade Awards culminates on 23rd March 2010 with the announcement of the National Category Winners and the UK International Trade Company of the Year at a prestigious Gala Luncheon and Awards Presentation at The House of Lords
Celebrate Your Success!
Entering the International Trade Awards will enable you to:
- Reflect on your achievements
- Publicise your success
- Give your business the recognition it deserves
- Acknowledge key staff performances
- Gain an edge over your competitors
- Establish your market leadership
- Increase your business profile
- Open the door to new opportunities
- Articulate your current direction and affirm your position in the market
- Challenge your business and gain a critical view of your operations
Regional winners will join over 100 guests at the final gala lunch. Each of the finalists will also engage in a video interview that will be hosted online at www.InternationalTrade.co.uk after the event.
The formal presentation at the House of Lords will include a guest speaker. Last year the final gala lunch was attended by Lord Davies of Abersoch, Minister of State for Trade and Investment, and hosted by Lord Haskel, Deputy Speaker of the Lords accompanied by 120 guests of HSBC and www.InternationalTrade.co.uk
As a regional winner your business will receive:
- An awards presentation and lunch with HSBC locally
- 2 places at final gala lunch at The House of Lords in March 2010 & tour of the House
- Online promotional campaign of over £1500
- Coverage on both freshbusinessthinking.com and InternationalTrade.co.uk
- Feature page in digital magazine Business Edge
- Video interview with your business at the House of Lords hosted online
Stuart Nivison, Head of Trade and Supply Chain, Europe at HSBC says:
"As a major global financial services organisation, HSBC is delighted to support these important awards as they enter the third year. Importers and exporters make a significant contribution to the UK economy and we feel it is important to recognise their hard work and success."
He continues: “We continue to see many businesses across the UK adapt their business models to make the most of international opportunities, particularly during these difficult economic times. It is the companies that can adapt in this way that will not only survive but will thrive over time. We are proud to be able to recognise and support organisations that expand their horizons; they are a testament to the range of businesses operating successfully in this challenging climate.”
Fill in your details on the right or email awards@internationaltrade.co.uk to request an application form.
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