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07/06/2006
NI Businesses Urged To Apply For Corporate Knighthoods
Businesses in Northern Ireland are being urged to apply for 'Corporate Knighthoods' in the form of Queen's Awards for Enterprise in 2007.
Northern Ireland winners in 2006 were announced by the Queen on her birthday this year. They include:
* Grafton Recruitment International plc of Belfast
* Fintec Crushing and Screening Ltd of Dungannon
* FG Wilson (Engineering) Ltd of Larne
* Biocolor Ltd of Newtonabbey
* Ulster Carpet Mills (Holdings) Limited of Craigavon
Given Northern Ireland's excellent record with six company winners this year Stephen Brice said that he was convinced that the number could be higher. He said: "Wherever we go, previous winners tell us how much they have benefited from their Queen's Awards. One said, 'It's 'just like a corporate knighthood', and another that 'it's the ultimate business accolade'. Businesses described the Award as 'prestigious', 'a quality standard' and 'symbolic of success'. Many claimed it gave them an edge over their competitors, while exporting companies found it invaluable as an overseas marketing tool."
In a UK-wide tour Mr Brice and Mr Moore, backed by previous winners, will explain to prospective applicants how to apply for Awards, and more importantly what the benefits are of winning. They will also invite nominations for The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion, a relatively-new Award for individuals.
Mr Brice added: "Any firm of merit can enter - and size is irrelevant. It's a popular misconception that only big companies can win a Queen's Award, but there have been several winners with only a handful of staff. More than 60 of this year's winners across the UK have fewer than 50 employees - and four companies have only three each.
"In addition to the business Awards, nominations are also being invited for the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion, an Award for individuals introduced two years ago, for people making outstanding contributions to the promotion of enterprise skills and attitudes in others."
The deadline for this year's Awards is 31 October 2006. Winners and recipients will be announced on 21 April 2007.
(CD)
Northern Ireland winners in 2006 were announced by the Queen on her birthday this year. They include:
* Grafton Recruitment International plc of Belfast
* Fintec Crushing and Screening Ltd of Dungannon
* FG Wilson (Engineering) Ltd of Larne
* Biocolor Ltd of Newtonabbey
* Ulster Carpet Mills (Holdings) Limited of Craigavon
Given Northern Ireland's excellent record with six company winners this year Stephen Brice said that he was convinced that the number could be higher. He said: "Wherever we go, previous winners tell us how much they have benefited from their Queen's Awards. One said, 'It's 'just like a corporate knighthood', and another that 'it's the ultimate business accolade'. Businesses described the Award as 'prestigious', 'a quality standard' and 'symbolic of success'. Many claimed it gave them an edge over their competitors, while exporting companies found it invaluable as an overseas marketing tool."
In a UK-wide tour Mr Brice and Mr Moore, backed by previous winners, will explain to prospective applicants how to apply for Awards, and more importantly what the benefits are of winning. They will also invite nominations for The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion, a relatively-new Award for individuals.
Mr Brice added: "Any firm of merit can enter - and size is irrelevant. It's a popular misconception that only big companies can win a Queen's Award, but there have been several winners with only a handful of staff. More than 60 of this year's winners across the UK have fewer than 50 employees - and four companies have only three each.
"In addition to the business Awards, nominations are also being invited for the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion, an Award for individuals introduced two years ago, for people making outstanding contributions to the promotion of enterprise skills and attitudes in others."
The deadline for this year's Awards is 31 October 2006. Winners and recipients will be announced on 21 April 2007.
(CD)
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