Sponsors announced for 2011 Cornwall Sustainability Awards

The sponsors for the 2011 Cornwall Sustainability Awards have been unveiled. 

Now in its ninth year the awards recognise environmentally friendly and sustainable businesses from across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Supporting them this year are Wardell Armstrong International, University of Exeter, NISP, Oxford Innovation, Clear about Carbon, Ginsters, Manufacturing Advisory Service in the South West (MAS-SW), Environmental Skills Network, Cornwall Sustainable Buildings Trust, the Environment Agency, and previous winners TJ International.

Other supporters include Follett Stock, Idenna photography, MPAD and Redfuse Internet.

Gitty Ankers MBE, senior environment officer for the Environment Agency Devon and Cornwall, said: "We're extremely pleased to be able to announce the sponsors for this year's awards.

"It's key for us to have the support of local businesses to ensure that this important event on the Cornish business community's calendar continues to grow and develop.

"Cornwall has a great opportunity to lead the way in developing sustainable businesses and the backing of our sponsors is key to helping us spread that message."

Companies will be able to compete in seven categories including Best Managed Company (Small, Medium and Large), Low Carbon Business, Resource Management, Products and Services, Best Individual, Sustainable Construction, and new for 2011 the Healthy Workplace award.

The closing date for entries is Friday, September 30. Businesses can enter by visiting www.cornwallsustainabilityawards.org where all criteria and entry forms can be downloaded.  

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony taking place on Friday, December 9 at the Pavilion Centre, Royal Cornwall Showground.

For more information on the Awards please contact Anthony Weight on 01637 872448 or Veryan Jones 01872 323710. Hilary Gooch 01208 265696 and Gitty Ankers 01208 265060