Springboard Awards now open for entries

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Springboard   A call for entries for The Springboard Awards for Excellence 2014 which closes next month on the 5th September. The awards aim to celebrate and reward inspiring people, organisations and initiatives. Those that work hard to elevate the profile of the industry as an employer and demonstrating an ability to attract and retain talent are given the chance to be recognised.   Chefs' school interior - credit to Nick HookLast year’s winners included: River Cottage Chef’ School who picked up the New Media Award, Talkington Bates who won the Diversity in Employment Award, and James Thomson OBE, Scotland’s best known hotelier-restaurateur, who received the coveted Chris Beaumont Award. Commenting, Springboard CEO, Anne Pierce said: “The Springboard Awards for Excellence 2014 will recognise the very best in the industry. The process of entering the awards will help businesses identify their achievements as organisations and the outstanding work carried out by the individuals within it. "Winning an award has a significant and positive impact on both business and your employees.”   For more information, or to enter: http://www.springboard.uk.net/events/springboard-awards-for-excellence  

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  • Pre-employment and mentoring programmes
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Editor 5th August 2014

Springboard Awards now open for entries