Bristol firms supporting Fairtrade have less than two weeks to enter the UK’s first Fairtrade business awards, which are being staged in the city.
The awards, sponsored by The Co-Operative and supported by Bristol Business News, will highlight and promote efforts being made by companies of all sizes to incorporate Fairtrade into their business. Entries must be received by January 31.
The awards are in five categories:
1. Best Fairtrade Office, sponsored by Bristol law firm Burges Salmon
2. Best Fairtrade Retailer
3. Best Fairtrade Catering Outlet
4. Best Fairtrade Accommodation
5. A special award, at the discretion of the judges and sponsored by Bristol law firm Lyons Davidson, will be made for the Best Overall Fairtrade Business.
The Bristol Fairtrade Business Awards are supported by Destination Bristol, Business West and Bristol City Council with Bristol Business News as media partner. Winners will receive their awards from BBC newsreader and long-time Fairtrade supporter George Alagiah at a ceremony at Leigh Court, near Bristol, on March 9.
Every business that meets the criteria for a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award will receive a Fairtrade Business certificate at the ceremony, as well as an e-logo to use on all business communications.
For further information and to enter go to www.bristolfairtrade.org.uk/FTF2012/BusinessAwards2012/Awards.html
