Tendring District Council (TDC) is proud to open nominations for the 2024 Tendring4Growth Business Awards.

Featuring new categories and nine awards that highlight different facets of business excellence, the event strives to recognise the diverse hard work and innovation of local companies in every possible way.

Nominations will close on Sunday, 30 June, after which a judging panel will begin the tricky task of short-listing.

Enterprise and business support agency Colbea is the headline sponsor of this year’s awards, with the ceremony taking place at the Princes Theatre in the Autumn, to coincide with the Tendring4Growth Business Fortnight.

Ivan Henderson, TDC Cabinet Member for Economic Growth, Regeneration and Tourism, urged the community to get involved.

“Countless outstanding businesses deserve acknowledgement, and their success stories provide that motivation to others across the district to strive for greater achievements,” Cllr Henderson said.

“The awards were a huge success last year and continue to grow in popularity. 400 nominations were received across seven categories in 2023, and with brand new categories for 2024, we are expecting more nominations than ever before.

“Please make sure you put your nominations in – whether you’re a business owner, employee or loyal customer – so that we celebrate even more great firms in Tendring.”

This year’s award categories are:

• Creativity & Culture – sponsored by Princes Theatre

• Community Impact – sponsored by KAT Marketing

• Delivering Social Value – sponsored by Galloper Wind Farm

• Digital Excellence – sponsored by NEEB

• Empowering Women – sponsored by Surya Hotels

• High Street Heroes – sponsored by Esign Visual Communications

• Hospitality and Visitor Attractions – sponsored by Backing Essex Business

• Innovation in Sustainability  – sponsored by Pickering

• Tradesperson of the Year – sponsored by Rose Builders

To make a nomination or find out more about the awards criteria visit:

www.tendringdc.gov.uk/content/tendring4growth-business-awards.

Photograph credit: Steve Brading