A WORKSHOP aiming to help companies produce the best entries possible as they put themselves forward for the Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2015 is being held next week.

Attendees at the event, hosted by Buckinghamshire Business First, will hear from judges and winners of the 2014 awards who will be sharing their hints and tips for effective award entries.

Heather Dean, Head of Skills and Business Support at BBF will also be on hand to offer advice on the choosing the right category for your business, together with guidance on the application process, ensuring you make the most of your entry.

Paul Mott, who was on the 2014 judging panel, will explain what the judges are looking for and how to make your entry stand out.

Nick Coleman of Medical Supermarket, winner of last year’s Excellence in Customer Service Award will also be present to talk about the practical benefits of entering the Business Awards.

The event takes place on November 18 at Missenden Abbey Conference Centre, from 8.30am to 11am.

To book your place on the workshops, visit: www.bbf.uk.com/the-buckinghamshire-business-awards/Award-Entrants-Workshops

Categories in the 2015 awards include:

• Buckinghamshire County Council Apprentice Employer of the Year Award

• Thomas International Business Leader of the Year Award

• John Lewis Excellence in Customer Service of the Year Award • Buckinghamshire Education, Skills and Training New Business of the Year Award

• Visit Buckinghamshire Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality Business of the Year Award

• Pinewood Creative Business of the Year Award

• Heart of Bucks Enterprising Charity of the Year Award

• Harwood Hutton Small Business of the Year Award

• MEPC Manufacturer of the Year Award This year entrants get an additional chance of winning a newly formed ‘District of the Year Award’ and could be crowned:

• High Wycombe District Company of the Year

• Aylesbury Vale District Company of the Year

• Chiltern and South Buckinghamshire District Company of the Year