Last chance to apply for prestigious environmental awards

Businesses are urged to take advantage of this opportunity, which can provide market differentiation, increased brand awareness and improved staff morale - all of which are essential tools for businesses operating within increasingly competitive markets.

The BCE Awards are one of the most respected environmental awards because of their heritage of peer-to-peer judging and high-quality entrants. A number of high-profile individuals have supported the awards over the years including HRH The Prince of Wales, Tony Blair and Pat McFadden, Minister of State in the Department for Business and Enterprise, who presented the 2008 Awards.

Entry to the Awards is free to any UK business that pays corporation tax. Applicants are required to complete a simple application form, which is available on the website (www.bceawards.org). Short-listed businesses will receive a site visit from a member of the BCE technical panel, which is made up of distinguished representatives of UK business.

The BCE Awards are also one of the main feeder schemes into the prestigious EU European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE), so BCE Award winners have the opportunity to be put forward for international recognition.

Visit the BCE website to download an application form. Remember, the closing date for entries is 3 October 2008.