Time running out to enter Barking and Dagenham Business Awards 2014
Barking and Dagenham Business Awards Launch at the The Spotted Dog pub, Longbridge Road, Steven Johnson, from Johnson Drainage Services. - Credit: Archant
Time is fast running out to enter this year’s Barking and Dagenham Business Awards, and many of last year’s winners are urging local companies to get involved.
Steven Johnson, owner of Johnson Drainage Services, enjoyed a double celebration last year, coming top in the “sole trader, micro-business or e-business” category on a night that also happened to be his wedding anniversary.
Nine months on, Steven insists he is still reaping the benefits of his prize.
“I’d really recommend other businesses to enter, because it’s something no one can take away from you,” he said.
“It’s great to be known as an award-winning business.
“I’ve been really busy since then – it may be a coincidence, but having the awards on my website can certainly do no harm.
“It was a big confidence boost and I feel like I’m still riding the wave.”
Most Read
- 1 Barking Market extended to 'ease antisocial behaviour'
- 2 Dagenham pub to host inaugural local Christmas fair
- 3 Dagenham mum says council is 'neglecting daughters' health'
- 4 Thousands watch Barking Christmas lights switch-on
- 5 Plans to cut up to 600 Tube station jobs amid TfL 'funding crisis'
- 6 'Devastated' friends need £36k to help mum with bowel cancer
- 7 'It's the right time': Dame Margaret Hodge on not seeking re-election
- 8 Barking cash and carry boss jailed for five years for money laundering
- 9 Barking was Britain's ninth most used station in 2020/21, figures show
- 10 Waitrose and Halfords recall items over health and safety concerns
Companies have until May 7 to submit an entry and claim the chance to meet BBC Strictly Come Dancing favourite Anton du Beke, who will host the ceremony in July.
A series of free workshops has been helping entrants maximise their chances in the competition, with a final session entitled How to Win a Business Award taking place at the Barking Enterprise Centre on Thursday May 1.
Entry is open to any business with an operational presence in the borough.
Living The Dream, which helps aspiring Barking and Dagenham athletes achieve their Commonwealth or Olympic goals, has been selected as the charity of the awards night.
n To find out more and register your entry, visit bdbawards.com.
