EEDA - East of England Development Agency

The hunt is on to find the most enterprising place in Britain...

What is Enterprising Britain 2009?

Enterprising Britain 2009 is a nationwide competition to find the most enterprising place in the UK - a location where enterprise has helped to transform a community and led to improved economic prospects for the area.

Now the hunt is on to find new and exciting projects to fly the flag for our region in 2009.

How does it work?

In May, one regional winner will be selected to represent the East of England in the national competition. The regional winner will then play host to Enterprising Britain’s independent judging panel - a chance to further highlight and emphasise their achievements.

The national winner of Enterprising Britain 2009 will be announced in September at a glamorous awards dinner in London, with the winning candidate representing Britain at the European Enterprise Awards later this year. 

EEDA will work closely with the regional winner, supporting and preparing them for the national competition and giving them the best chance of success.

What’s in it for me?

The competition can provide an international stage for your project - an opportunity to attract regional, national and European prestige and publicity. Commemorative prizes, award ceremonies and a nationally-recognised winner’s logo are further rewards for the successful entrant.

What are the judges looking for?

Click here to view a list of judging criteria.

"Enterprising Britain is a great opportunity to celebrate some of the enterprise success stories around the UK. It raises awareness of those people who really have made a difference to their communities, and helped to create a more dynamic enterprise culture for everyone." 

Peter Jones, Enterprising Britain Judge 2008. 

How do I apply?

Applications to Enterprising Britain 2009 will be accepted from 24 February.

Click here to download an Enterprising Britain 2009 application form. Completed applications should be sent to the following address by Thursday 30 April:

Enterprising Britain 2008
c/o Simon McGuinness
East of England Development Agency
The Business Centre
Station Road
Histon
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB24 9LQ

Any queries concerning the competition or application process should be emailed to: enterprisingbritain@eeda.org.uk  

Further Information

For further information click here to visit the Enterprising Britain website.