We are pleased to announce that the British Business Awards (BBA) have returned to Beijing for 2014. The launch of the fifth BBA was announced on 7 May with a newly designed official website. Registration is a quick and easy process that should take less than a minute of your time. To register simply visit the awards website, click on ‘LOGIN’, register and start your application process.
The British Business Awards is organised by the British Chambers of Commerce in China (BCCC) and China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) to recognise and promote excellence in innovation enterprise and endeavour, in the British business community in China. Established in 2008, the awards programme is now held every two years.
This is the fifth time that British Council in China has sponsored the Alumnus of the Year Award, which is open to all British or mainland Chinese nationals under 45 years of age with a degree from a British university and can demonstrate the positive influence that UK education and culture has had on their chosen occupation. Judges will look for evidence of individualism, knowledge and skill, as well as enthusiasm, confidence and independence. They will also look for evidence of commitment to strengthening and building partnerships between China and the UK.
Applicants can register using the entry form online at: www.britishbusinessawards.cn
The closing date for entries is 12 September 2014.
More about British Business Awards 2014:
Along with the 'Alumnus of the Year' category, seven other award categories include: British Company of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, CSR, Best Product, Best Service, Sustainability, Chinese Investor of the Year (in the UK).
The winner will be announced at the Gala Dinner on 20 November 2014.
Who won the ‘Alumnus of the Year’ in previous years?
2008: Yan Xin Min, Volvo Event Management, Graduated from CityUniversityLondon
2009: Prof. Li Shi Rong, Deputy Director General of the Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Commission, Graduated from University of Reading
2010: Alex Chen, CEO/ Vice President, Zeus Holding/Segway (China), Graduated from UniversityCollege London
2012: Wang Huan, Centaurus Biopharma Co. Ltd., Graduated from Queen Mary, University of London