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Deadline nearing for WIN awards

Female entrepreneurs from across the North East have just two weeks left to enter a regional business competition for women.

Women are being urged to submit their online entries for The North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2009.

The Awards, now in their 10th year and sponsored by Business Link, include two new categories to reward pre-startup and inspirational entrepreneurs, an online application process and new compere, ITV’s Wendy Gibson.

The Awards will reward the best individuals, partnerships and business support organisations across eight categories.

Women can nominate individuals for the recognition categories or enter the other awards online at www.womenintothenetwork.co.uk.

Chair of the judging panel, previous North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year and SCM Pharma director Fiona Cruickshank said: “As a previous winner, I can’t encourage women strongly enough to enter these Awards. Winning an award, or even just being nominated, can enhance your business in many ways — be it by bolstering sales, boosting employee morale or increasing web traffic.

“For new and smaller businesses, winning one really can provide a springboard to growth, add real credibility to what they are doing, and provide fantastic marketing opportunities.

“As we enter the tenth year of the Awards, we continue to be astounded by the amount of talent here in the North East – and it’s our job to ensure this talent does not go unnoticed.”

The closing date for entries is close of business on Friday 11 September. Enter online and find out more at www.womenintothenetwork.co.uk.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .