All companies from across the UK and France are encouraged to enter the Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards 2022. There are just 10 days left until entries close.
The application deadline is 23:59 CET on Friday, 7 October, 2022.
The Awards celebrate, recognise and encourage excellence in technology and innovation, clean growth and SME success in the Franco-British business community. According to the Department for International Trade (DIT), they highlight the ever-growing trade and investment relations between both the UK and France.
Businesses must demonstrate commercial success and a commitment to Franco-British business ties. The Jury will look to reward both large and small businesses’ success stories in terms of cross-Channel trade and investment.
This year’s special focus is on the regionalisation and ‘levelling-up’ to promote businesses that have had success in the diverse regions of both countries. Any UK or French company dedicated to creating jobs and economic growth in regions on both sides of the Channel is encouraged to apply for the special Levelling Up award.
The 2022 Award categories consist of:
The DIT said: “Run as a collaboration between the Commercial Section of the British Embassy in Paris and the Franco-British Chamber, the Awards will champion the values that underpin the Franco-British economic relationship and recognise companies that have excelled in 2021 and 2022.
“A judging panel including members of the Commercial Section of the British Embassy in Paris, the Franco-British Chamber, and our sponsors will assess applications in November 2022.”
The Awards Ceremony will take place at British Ambassador’s Residence in Paris on Thursday, 1 December, 2022.