Nominations are now open for the highly anticipated Wakefield BID Awards 2024, an annual event that celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions of businesses, individuals, and organisations within the Wakefield Business Improvement District (BID). This prestigious ceremony not only recognises excellence across various sectors but also underscores the pivotal role of local enterprises in bolstering economic vitality and community spirit throughout Wakefield.
Recognising Excellence Across Various Categories
The Wakefield BID Awards 2024 will honour exceptional performance in nine distinct categories:
- Independent Business of the Year: Celebrating independently owned businesses that have excelled in their sectors.
- New Business of the Year: Recognising new businesses demonstrating innovation, growth potential, and positive impacts.
- Hospitality and Leisure Business of the Year: Honouring establishments consistently delivering exceptional customer experiences and service.
- Community Organisation/Charity of the Year: Highlighting non-profits making significant impacts through community-focused initiatives.
- Retail Business of the Year: Acknowledging retail establishments for outstanding customer service and product selection.
- Professional Service Business of the Year: Recognising firms in legal, accounting, or consulting fields for quality service.
- Outstanding Contribution to the Town Centre: Awarded to individuals or businesses positively impacting town centre vitality.
- Employee of the Year: Honouring exceptional employees demonstrating dedication and positive impacts.
- Manager of the Year: Recognising managers for exemplary leadership and team success.
How Businesses Can Maximise Their Chances
To encourage nominations, Wakefield BID advises businesses to actively promote their candidacy:
- Inform Customers: Make customers aware of your eligibility for nomination and encourage them to participate.
- Utilise Social Media: Engage followers with regular updates about the awards and how they can support your nomination.
- Display Posters: Place posters in your premises to remind customers to nominate.
- Personal Engagement: Personally reach out to loyal customers to seek their support.
Supporting Resources
Wakefield BID provides downloadable social media banners and posters to aid businesses in effectively promoting their nominations which are available here.
The Wakefield BID invites everyone to participate in celebrating local success. Whether through nominating deserving candidates, attending the ceremony, or sponsoring the event, there are numerous ways to engage and demonstrate support for the vibrant business community of Wakefield.
For more information on the Wakefield BID Awards 2024, including nomination details and sponsorship opportunities, please see our dedicated page here and/or contact us at info@wakefieldbid.co.uk
