NOMINATIONS are now open for the Sedgemoor Excellence Business Awards, an annual ceremony organised by the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce.

The awards have been running for several years and aim to reward companies, enterprises, and individuals who contribute to the district's growth and prosperity.

Councillor Diogo Rodrigues, manager of the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce, said: “I’m pleased to announce that we have opened the nomination process for the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2022.

“Our official awards launch event is being held in early September, where we will announce our all-important sponsors, but we want to give applicants plenty of time to submit their nominations so we’re opening the nomination process early”

He added: “One of the new award categories this year is the Sustainability/Low Carbon Award.

“This is a key area for businesses as we move towards net-zero, and this award will allow businesses to reflect on the challenges and opportunities they face in reducing their carbon footprint.

“This award ties in with the work we are doing to develop a Sedgemoor Low Carbon Initiative.”

The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce has held discussions with various stakeholders surrounding the development of a Sedgemoor Low Carbon Initiative (SLC) that will attract all employers to engage with carbon-reduction planning.

SLC will enable employers in Sedgemoor to further enhance the area’s world-leading status within the sustainable energy and carbon reduction sector by easily engaging with the initiative.

The aim is to identify and encourage employers to engage in the programme and support their individual carbon management.

Award Categories

With 16 categories to choose from, it’s time to celebrate your business's success. The categories this year are:

  • Innovative Business
  • Apprentice/Workplace
  • Digital Services
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Construction
  • Sustainability/Low Carbon
  • New Business
  • Small Business (1-5)
  • Medium Business (6-30)
  • Large Business (30+)
  • Best Employer
  • Bridgwater Independent Retailer/Independent Trader
  • Sedgemoor Independent Retailer/Independent Trader
  • Community Engagement
  • Family Business
  • Customer Service

Businesses can apply now by visiting www.sedgemoorbusinessawards.org.uk. The closing date for applications is Friday, September 30, 2022.