Local MP urges young people to take part in Enterprise Awards

Local MP urges young people to take part in Enterprise Awards

Mary Macleod MP has urged local young people to take part in the 2014 Enterprise Awards launched by Lloyds Bank to recognise and celebrate the top businesses of tomorrow.

Mary said:

‘These awards are a brilliant opportunity for young entrepreneurs to showcase their achievements and to be rewarded for them. The prizes on offer are substantial and could make a real difference to the winning businesses. I would really encourage young entrepreneurs in Chiswick, Brentford, Isleworth, Osterley and Hounslow to apply.’

This is the third time that Lloyds have run the awards which are open to entrepreneurs currently at university or who have graduated within the last 5 years with a business that has been trading for at least a year. The Awards are intended to both reward young entrepreneurs for their efforts and promote the idea of starting your own business, which over 2 in 5 of students and graduates would rather do than apply for a ‘normal job’.

Mary continued:

‘It is vital that the next generation, boys and girls, consider starting their own business as a career choice. The Government’s flagship start-up loans have invested in over 25,000 young people, whose businesses are vital in supporting our economy.’

Notes for Editors

Competition entrants must be:

  • The founder or co-founder of their own business which has been trading for more than a year.
  • A student or have graduated in the last five years.
  • 18 years of age or over.

The prizes are as follows:

  • The winners of the heats for Best Start-up, Best Digital and Best Enterprise will benefit from one-to-one local business mentoring and will be awarded with prizes of up to £5000.
  • The Grand Final will take place on 15thOctober, with prizes including:
    • £10,000 for the Overall Best Startup
    • £50,000 for the Overall Best Enterprise
    • Time with several leading industry digital market experts for the Overall Best Digital Award worth over £10,000.
    • Senior Executive Meeting
    • All winners will receive expert legal advice through LawNet.

Entrants may apply via the internet at www.lloydsbank.com/enterpriseawards. Questions about the awards should be directed to [email protected].