Lloyds TSB Dubai Small Business Awards 2006 get more corporate supporters

Other sponsors who have committed to these unique awards include i-mate, Dubai Eye 103.8, Emirates Today, AXA Insurance, Links Group of Companies, Allied Pickfords, ExpatWoman.com, Expression and the British Business Group.

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 Business Awards initiative will seek to recognise outstanding small businesses and is set to become the benchmark of talent and excellence in the small business community of the UAE.

Giles Cunningham, Chief Executive Officer of Lloyds TSB Group Middle East, said:

"We are thrilled by the strong support given by prominent businesses towards our Small Business Awards initiative. We thank our sponsors for their support. We all believe that small businesses are the lifeblood of an economy and we should recognise and reward them accordingly."

The awards will include categories such as '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 till 10th September from all UAE small businesses 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.