Date: Thursday 27th November
Venue: Leicester Marriott Hotel
Deadline for Entry: Friday 26th September

About the Awards
Now in its third year the East Midlands International Business Awards will again take place at the Leicester Marriott Hotel on Thursday 27th November 2008.

UK Trade & Investment along with its partners continues its dedicated support to businesses by helping them to grow through trade and contribute towards the prosperity of the UK and local economy. Recognising and rewarding companies that have excelled and embraced the challenge of exporting demonstrates the importance of international trade for business growth and sustainability.

This is an opportunity for you to shout about your successes in an international business arena, to stand amongst other like minded businesses and receive the recognition you deserve. Let your customers, employees and competitors know that you are a truly outstanding business.

The evening itself provides an environment of high commercial achievement; vibrant, entertaining and inspirational are all words to describe this prestigious event of which we hope you can be part.

Awards Categories
This year there are six awards categories, allowing opportunities for any East Midlands based company of any size to enter these prestigious awards who are trading internationally.

New Exporter
(Defined as exporting for no more than 3 years.)
To the organisation that can demonstrate success in penetrating overseas markets along with the impact it has made on your business

International Business Communication Award
To the organisation that can demonstrate through effective and innovative language and cultural strategies a positive and direct impact on international trade performance has been made.

Established Exporter Award (for the sub categories below)
(Defined as trading overseas for a minimum of 3 years.)
To the organisation that can demonstrate how an innovative and strategic approach has enabled you to enter the markets, along with how you have adapted products to meet local needs and cultural differences.

China (to include mainland, Hong Kong & Taiwan)
India
Worldwide

International Business of the Year
You do not need to apply for this award as all finalists will automatically be entered in to this category

There is no limit to how many categories you can enter, providing that you meet the entry criteria. However you will need to complete a form for each category entered.

Apply for an Award
To apply for an award or to find out more about the event please go to the event website: www.internationalawards.org.uk

or contact Astrid Brewster, UKTI East Midlands
Email: astrid.brewster@uktiem.co.uk
Tel: 01332 826430