The Awards aim to recognise the achievements of those businesses who work alongside their local communities for a common cause with the aim of safeguarding the long-term viability of local life. The Awards contribute to the Council’s vision to make ‘Bath & North East Somerset an even better place to live, work and visit’. Every business nominated for an Award will be presented with a Certificate in recognition of their contribution to community life. The winners of the Award, one for profit making and one for non-profit making businesses, will be given £250 each towards a charity of their choice presented by the Chairman at the awards ceremony on the 24 March 2010.

Anyone can nominate if they think a local business deserves a nomination. Businesses can also nominate themselves.

The deadline for nominations is Friday 19th February 2010. Details of how to nominate and an application form can be found via the Charman’s page on the Council website>.