Small business and start-ups awards roundup

The second half of 2009 looks set to be packed with awards to celebrate the success of startups and small businesses.

Here’s a quick round up of a few you might want to think about entering or voting in.

First off there’s the annual O2 X awards for UK businesses with 1-50 employees that have done something daring, different or unique. Details online from the above link with a closing date of 1 August 2009.

Next up there’s the Techcrunch Europas, a celebration for all things web startup throughout Europe on which you can vote. If you want to vote for your favourite be quick, as winners are announced next Wednesday 9 July.

For businesses with an eye on international trade with China there’s the Cathay Pacific China Business Awards. These aim to recognise successful British businesses in the region. Entries to be submitted online by 31 October 2009.

Finally bringing awards right back down to a local level, we’ve just heard about the Martin & Audrey Wood Enterprise Awards launched by Oxford Innovation. The awards celebrate hi-tech startups in Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley. To enter or nominate a company before the closing date of 15 September 2009, head to the above link.

We’re great believers in recognising success here at SmallBizPod, so if you know of other awards we should be highlighting, do get in touch.

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