GBEA
2020 : REIMAGINED IMPROVISE, ADAPT, OVERCOME
In ‘normal’ times, our ‘business as usual’ would see us visiting eight cities in September to crown regional Great British Entrepreneur Awards winners who would then go on to compete at the national final. Those alumni (finalists and winners) would go on to join a growing and supportive community of entrepreneurs and their mentors and would be invited to further events, create connections, be inundated with media and collaboration opportunities and would proudly call themselves a Great British Entrepreneur. We know that our ‘business as usual’ isn’t right for right now and so we’ve reimagined it, putting the needs of the entrepreneurs we work with at the heart of every decision. So, without further ado, I present to you…..
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ENTRY PERIOD
The Great British Entrepreneurs 2020 Reimagined: Entry Period: We’re extending this. The deadline was May 2020, it’s now 3rd July 2020, giving entrepreneurs an additional two months to apply. Don’t forget, when applying for an award you’re often looking in a rear view mirror. The past few weeks may have taken their toll and it can be hard to focus on achievements that may be overshadowed by fear and uncertainty but it can be a positive exercise in reflection to review your accomplishments to date. Don’t forget, there are very few businesses that have not been affected by Covid-19 - we really are all in this together and our judging panel will be sympathetic to that and, more importantly, the community will be supportive.
REGIONAL AWARDS
Regional Awards:
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This is a BIG change for us. We’ve decided to take our regional awards programme online and we’ve done this for a few reasons:
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Firstly, because it allows us to bring all of the regions together for one big online event at a time where community and national unity is vital.
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Secondly, because there is absolutely zero cost for entrepreneurs to attend and children, partners, cats and dogs can join in the fun too and of course, the home bar is cheaper!
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Social distancing can be maintained
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We realised that a very positive outcome of this is that our sustainability will improve significantly which can only be an incredibly good thing!
We’ll still be joined by Great British Entrepreneur Awards favourites Wynne Evans and Oli Barrett MBE and have a number of tricks up our sleeves to ensure that the magic of a “in real life” event is brought to you in your kitchen, lounge, dining room or garden.
