Nominations invited for India Business Awards

Launched in October 2005 by the UK’s then Prime Minister Tony Blair, the UK Trade & Investment India Business Awards acknowledge and celebrate successful business partnerships between India and the UK.

The awards are the first created by any government to specifically recognise India’s global business influence and success

The awards are the first created by any government to specifically recognise India’s global business influence and success.

Indian & UK companies are invited to submit nominations for the following categories:

• Investor of the Year: For Indian or UK companies who have successfully set up in the UK/India.

• Business Partnership: For successful Indian & UK business partnership in the UK or India.

• Innovation through R&D: Indian or UK company which has successfully researched and developed a new product/service or process in the Indian market.

• New Market Entrant: SME company demonstrating start-up success in the UK or India.

• Business Person of the Year: Indian or UK businessperson who has contributed significantly to India-UK business relations.

• Entrepreneur of the Year: An Indian entrepreneur successful in the UK.

• Corporate Social Responsibility: Indian or UK business which has successfully conceptualized and implemented a unique CSR project while meeting commercial objectives.

The judging panel will also identify a company or individual for the UK Trade & Investment Special Recognition Award.

The closing date for nominations is 20 June 2008 and winners will be announced at a televised awards dinner and ceremony at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai on 9 September 2008.