Lloyds TSB Dubai has announced that the applications for the Lloyds TSB Small Business Awards 2006 will close this week and applicants have the last opportunity to apply online at www.sba2006.ae.
The first annual Lloyds TSB Small Business Awards 2006 were launched on 30th July 2006 to recognise and reward the outstanding contributions made to the UAE's economy, development and success by small businesses in the region. Corporate supporters include i-mate, Dubai Eye 103.8, AXA Insurance, Emirates Today, Links Group, Allied Pickfords and James Berry & Associates as well as the British Business Group.
Giles Cunningham, Chief Executive Officer of Lloyds TSB Group Middle East, said: "We are overwhelmed by the enormous response and interest generated by the Lloyds TSB Small Business Awards 2006. We are thrilled to see so many applications and are confident that our small business awards initiative will show the way to recognise outstanding small businesses and set a benchmark for entrepreneurial excellence in the region".
Lloyds TSB Dubai is part of one of the world's largest banking groups and is the only Aaa rated bank in the UAE. The Lloyds TSB Small Awards 2006 will include the categories 'Entrepreneurial Start-Up', 'Outstanding Customer Service', 'Advertising Impact', 'Corporate Social Responsibility', 'Inspirational Leadership' and the overall 'Small Business of the Year' Award.
Applications for the awards are accepted from all small businesses based in the UAE with up to 50 employees and less than AED 25 million revenue. Applicants do not have to be customers of Lloyds TSB and can apply online quickly and easily at www.sba2006.ae. Awardees will be selected by an independent panel of judges and the awards ceremony will be held on 5th November 2006 at the Godolphin Ballroom at Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
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About Lloyds TSB
Lloyds TSB Dubai is a branch of Lloyds TSB Group, one of the world's largest and most respected banking groups. Lloyds TSB employs over 70,000 people in more than 20 countries worldwide. Lloyds TSB has been a leading bank in Dubai for over 30 years and was awarded its banking licence by the UAE Central Bank in 1977. For more information, please visit www.lloydstsb.ae
For Further Information Please Contact:
John Hobday
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Manash Bhuyan
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Kirsty MacPherson
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Alexandra Lau
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