The National Business Awards are open to businesses of any size and from any sector. The judging process allows small businesses the opportunity to benchmark their own success and compete with larger business on a level playing field.

‘Entrepreneurship, innovation and determination to succeed are the central characteristics of every thriving business,’ said Alastair MacLeod, Vice President Business Solutions, Orange UK. ‘People want to be inspired to learn from the success of others and The National Business Awards continue to provide an excellent benchmark of this business success.’

The 2006 Awards categories are:
• The Orange Best Use of Technology in Business Award
• The Business Innovation of the Year Award
• The CMS Cameron McKenna Business of the Year Award
• The Customer Focus Award
• The City & Guilds Employer of the Year Award
• The Growth Strategy of the Year Award
• The Credit Suisse Entrepreneur of the Year Award
• The AXA Small to Medium Sized Business Award
• The Award for Business Improvement Through People
• The HSE Health & Safety Award

Companies and individuals can download a registration form at www.nationalbusinessawards.com or call the entries team on 020-7378 1188. A glittering gala awards evening awaits the winners at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London on Tuesday 7 November 2006.