The aim of the NBA Business Awards is to both highlight and celebrate the wealth and diversity of business expertise in Newmarket and to reward the high standards attained.

History

The NBA Business Awards were started in 2003 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NBA. As the event was a runaway success, it was decided to make it an annual affair. In 2005 event was combined with a Christmas Party to add to the fun.

Entry Categories

There are eleven individual categories; in addition all entries are automatically entered into the Judges Award Category which is the overall winner for Business of the Year:

• Large Business of the Year
• Small Business of the Year
• New Business of the Year
• Innovative Use of Technology Award
• Best Community Engagement Award

• Marketing Initiative of the Year Award
• Retailer of the Year
• Customer Focus Award
• Employee Development Award
• Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
• Business Personality of the Year

Entry Fees

Entry to the Awards is free!
The entry form is designed to help the judges understand the business, its progress and get a feel for the personality of the business.

Many entrants have reported that simply filling the form has been a useful exercise and has given them a rare chance to step back and think about their business for a while. Of course, they like it even better if they win!
The closing date is mid-October each year. The entry form is unlikely to change much so why not get a head start on your entry for 2009?

Award Sponsorship

In addition, there are sponsors for each of the awards, and a sponsor for the entertainment. Contact the NBA Office if you are interested in finding out about sponsorship opportunities.