Following the success of the 2024 edition, in which the awards made their debut, it’s time to come together again to recognise and celebrate the fantastic businesses within the city centre. Last year, 2,577 individual business nominations were received, showcasing the wide range of businesses deserving recognition. 2024 winners include Kaani Kaana, Community Bookshop and Cosy Club, who have continued to thrive following their win.
To ensure that as many businesses as possible have the opportunity to be celebrated, a variety of award categories have been created to suit different nominations. These include Best New Business of the Year, Professional Service of the Year and Leisure Facility of the Year, to name a few.
Getting involved in the awards is easy, and it’s important that the voices of the residents are heard through their nominations of fantastic businesses thriving in our city centre. As part of the local community, you can nominate your favourite businesses across the 10 categories until Sunday, 16 March.
Nominations will then be reviewed by the BID Business Awards judging panel, where a shortlisted selection will be made. Public voting opens Friday, 4 April, which will build the excitement and anticipation for the big night on 11 June, when the winners will be announced at the Chelmsford BID Business Awards evening inside the historic and beautiful Chelmsford Cathedral.
“We are delighted to be bringing back The BID Business Awards this year after such a huge success in its first year. We were truly gobsmacked by the number of nominations and votes we had last year, and it is a real testament to the quality of businesses we have in the city centre and the heart of our community.”
This year, Invest Chelmsford Business is proud to sponsor the Best New Business of the Year award category, recognising and celebrating the city’s brightest entrepreneurial talents.
“Chelmsford is home to an incredible community of businesses, each contributing to the city’s vibrant and dynamic economy. Through Invest Chelmsford Business, we are proud to support the Chelmsford BID Business Awards and celebrate the innovation, resilience, and passion of our local entrepreneurs. Sponsoring the Best New Business Award allows us to recognise and champion the fresh talent shaping Chelmsford’s future. We look forward to celebrating the outstanding businesses that make our city such a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.”
Be part of something amazing, as we give thanks to the businesses creating a community within the city that provide for both residents of Chelmsford and those visiting our thriving city.
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