A CELEBRATION of complete business success, the Nottingham Post Business Awards represent one of the region's most influential measures of business success. Many different regional and national organisations are offering their support and sponsorship to the prestigious ceremony, reinforcing its hugely positive impact for Nottinghamshire as a whole.
Leading accountancy and advisory firm RSM Tenon are lending their expertise and support to the judging process, sponsoring the Contribution to the Community Award, an accolade that recognises an organisation that gives something back to the community around them.
Alistair Wesson, of RSM Tenon, is delighted to be involved with the awards, saying:
"For some time now, the awards have been a high-quality and well-subscribed process – getting into the hearts of Nottinghamshire's businesses. There are a large number of excellent businesses in both the county and City of Nottingham and it's a huge positive to be involved in something which profiles the quality around us and enables the city and county's flags to be flown even higher."
The Contribution to the Community Award is particularly important to RSM Tenon as it recognises the deep importance that all businesses have to the areas they work in. "Businesses are an integral part of the community but their contributions to it can sometimes be easily overlooked."
"I find that businesses have a high level of interest in their communities because they are part of them, rather than because of any corporate social responsibility play – they want to help their communities and create a better environment for them, their employees, their employees' families and the county and city.
"This is, therefore, a key award and we're very excited to see who enters this category."
The awards offer so many benefits to the region as a whole and offer all of the finalists a boost to their employees' morale, driving noticeable success in the future.
Alastair explained his belief in the benefits of the Nottingham Post Business Awards.
"Especially in recessionary times, it is easy for everyone in business to keep their heads below the parapet. In doing so, many interesting and strategically important opportunities can be missed. These awards are a great opportunity for local quality businesses to showcase their skills and capabilities."
Despite the challenges of tougher economic times, the county has displayed clear resilience to the problems affecting other regions and RSM Tenon remains positive about Nottinghamshire's business future.
"The environment remains tough but the region's businesses are resilient and gutsy – we have a habit of developing strong niches which create fantastic opportunities and I see that continuing.
"We also export at a level which punches above our regional weight and this is something which will differentiate Nottingham from many cities, as our ideas create overseas as well as UK demand. Come the end of the recession, I believe the county's businesses will be well placed to take advantage of the opportunities available and will continue to thrive."