2017 Launch Release - Local Business Charity Awards sponsored by Jelf and insurer Ageas
14 June 2017
Press release for immediate release
2017 Local Business Charity Awards launched by Jelf and new sponsor, insurer Ageas
The 2017 Local Business Charity Awards have been launched for the fourth time in Gloucestershire today.
The awards, which were founded by Jelf in 2014, recognise the support given by Gloucestershire businesses and individuals to local charities.
There will be one significant change to the rules for entry in 2017; to allow smaller charities to benefit the award categories will now be based on the annual turnover of the charity.
The Jelf Award – for charities with an annual income of more than £100,000 a year
This award will be given to a Gloucestershire business of any size, nominated by a Gloucestershire charity, which has an annual income of more than £100,000 a year. The award will be given to the company who the judges feel have gone the ‘extra mile’, either through time given, services provided or financial support to the charity. The nominating charity will receive a prize of £1,000.
The Ageas Award – for charities with an annual income of less than £100,000 a year
This award will be given to a Gloucestershire business of any size, nominated by a Gloucestershire charity, which has an annual income of less than £100,000 a year. The award will be given to the company who the judges feel have gone the ‘extra mile’, either through time given, services provided or financial support to the charity. The nominating charity will receive a prize of £1,000.
The Individual Award, with the prize of a £250 weekend away, will remain unchanged and will be given to an individual from a Gloucestershire company, nominated by a Gloucestershire charity of any size, in recognition of their personal dedication and contribution to the charity.
The judges for the 2017 Local Business Charity Awards will be:
Commenting on the 2017 launch of the awards Phil Barton, CEO Jelf and Bluefin, said,
“We are delighted to announce the launch of the 2017 Local Business Charity Awards, alongside our new fellow sponsor, insurer Ageas. We first launched these awards in 2014 and are proud of what they have achieved so far, highlighting the altruistic companies in Gloucestershire who work very hard to support their local charities. We are truly delighted that Ageas has decided to come on board as a joint sponsor to further promote and support local Gloucestershire businesses and charities, and we look forward to delivering these awards in partnership together.”
Cathy Taylor, Head of Commercial Underwriting and Operations of Ageas said,
“As a responsible insurer and local employer, we are proud to support the communities we operate in. We are fully committed to supporting both local businesses and charities in Gloucestershire and these awards certainly demonstrate the community spirit we are so proud of at Ageas.
“I am thoroughly looking forward to the judging process and the awards ceremony in September.”
Entry to the awards is free and the closing date for entries is Friday 28 July 2017. Finalists will be announced on Monday 14 August 2017. Finalists will be invited to attend the finals of the awards on Thursday 7 September 2017.
For further information and to enter the awards visit www.localbusinesscharityawards.co.uk
ENDS JUNE 2017
About the Local Business Charity Awards
About Jelf:
Jelf is an award winning consultancy that supports businesses and individuals with expert advice on matters relating to insurance, employee benefits and risk management. Its purpose is simple: to build a long-lasting relationship with clients and to become their Trusted Adviser.
Jelf was formed in 1989 by Chris Jelf and in December 2015 became part of Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC), a global leader in risk, strategy and people. In January 2017 Jelf was joined by Bluefin group, which also became part of MMC, bringing together two leading community brokers and client advisory businesses.
Jelf and Bluefin have a strong local presence which enables our advisers to provide outstanding levels of service. The combined business works out of 80 offices across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, employing almost 3,000 employees.
For more information about Jelf and Bluefin, please visit www.jelfgroup.com and www.bluefingroup.co.uk
About Ageas:
Ageas is a leading provider of award-winning insurance solutions in the United Kingdom. It distributes Personal and Commercial products through brokers, affinity partners and its own brands. Ageas UK holds a majority share in Tesco Underwriting, providing home and motor insurance to Tesco Bank customers. Insuring around seven million customers and working with a range of brokers and partners, Ageas is recognised for delivering consistent and high-quality customer experiences.
Contact: Martyna Stepien, PR Specialist, 02380 313147, Martyna.stepien@ageas.co.uk
www.ageas.co.uk
Press release for immediate release
2017 Local Business Charity Awards launched by Jelf and new sponsor, insurer Ageas
The 2017 Local Business Charity Awards have been launched for the fourth time in Gloucestershire today.
The awards, which were founded by Jelf in 2014, recognise the support given by Gloucestershire businesses and individuals to local charities.
There will be one significant change to the rules for entry in 2017; to allow smaller charities to benefit the award categories will now be based on the annual turnover of the charity.
The Jelf Award – for charities with an annual income of more than £100,000 a year
This award will be given to a Gloucestershire business of any size, nominated by a Gloucestershire charity, which has an annual income of more than £100,000 a year. The award will be given to the company who the judges feel have gone the ‘extra mile’, either through time given, services provided or financial support to the charity. The nominating charity will receive a prize of £1,000.
The Ageas Award – for charities with an annual income of less than £100,000 a year
This award will be given to a Gloucestershire business of any size, nominated by a Gloucestershire charity, which has an annual income of less than £100,000 a year. The award will be given to the company who the judges feel have gone the ‘extra mile’, either through time given, services provided or financial support to the charity. The nominating charity will receive a prize of £1,000.
The Individual Award, with the prize of a £250 weekend away, will remain unchanged and will be given to an individual from a Gloucestershire company, nominated by a Gloucestershire charity of any size, in recognition of their personal dedication and contribution to the charity.
The judges for the 2017 Local Business Charity Awards will be:
- Phil Barton, CEO, Jelf and Bluefin
- Cathy Taylor, Head of Commercial Underwriting and Operations, Ageas
- Dame Janet Trotter DBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire
- Alex Chalk, MP for Cheltenham
- Matt Holmes, editor of the Gloucestershire Echo
- Dr Diane Savory OBE DL, Chair of GFirst LEP
Commenting on the 2017 launch of the awards Phil Barton, CEO Jelf and Bluefin, said,
“We are delighted to announce the launch of the 2017 Local Business Charity Awards, alongside our new fellow sponsor, insurer Ageas. We first launched these awards in 2014 and are proud of what they have achieved so far, highlighting the altruistic companies in Gloucestershire who work very hard to support their local charities. We are truly delighted that Ageas has decided to come on board as a joint sponsor to further promote and support local Gloucestershire businesses and charities, and we look forward to delivering these awards in partnership together.”
Cathy Taylor, Head of Commercial Underwriting and Operations of Ageas said,
“As a responsible insurer and local employer, we are proud to support the communities we operate in. We are fully committed to supporting both local businesses and charities in Gloucestershire and these awards certainly demonstrate the community spirit we are so proud of at Ageas.
“I am thoroughly looking forward to the judging process and the awards ceremony in September.”
Entry to the awards is free and the closing date for entries is Friday 28 July 2017. Finalists will be announced on Monday 14 August 2017. Finalists will be invited to attend the finals of the awards on Thursday 7 September 2017.
For further information and to enter the awards visit www.localbusinesscharityawards.co.uk
ENDS JUNE 2017
About the Local Business Charity Awards
- The awards were inaugurated in September 2014
- The awards recognise the contribution made by local Gloucestershire businesses and their staff to local Gloucestershire charities
- The awards are sponsored by Jelf and Ageas
- All media enquiries for the awards should be addressed to: Louise Bruce, Big Red Box PR, louise@bigredboxpr.com, www.bigredboxpr.com Tel: 01242 245 137 Mob: 0787 602 6432
- Follow the awards:
- www.localbusinesscharityawards.co.uk
- www.twitter.com/LBCAwards
- www.facebook.com/localbusinesscharityawards
About Jelf:
Jelf is an award winning consultancy that supports businesses and individuals with expert advice on matters relating to insurance, employee benefits and risk management. Its purpose is simple: to build a long-lasting relationship with clients and to become their Trusted Adviser.
Jelf was formed in 1989 by Chris Jelf and in December 2015 became part of Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC), a global leader in risk, strategy and people. In January 2017 Jelf was joined by Bluefin group, which also became part of MMC, bringing together two leading community brokers and client advisory businesses.
Jelf and Bluefin have a strong local presence which enables our advisers to provide outstanding levels of service. The combined business works out of 80 offices across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, employing almost 3,000 employees.
For more information about Jelf and Bluefin, please visit www.jelfgroup.com and www.bluefingroup.co.uk
About Ageas:
Ageas is a leading provider of award-winning insurance solutions in the United Kingdom. It distributes Personal and Commercial products through brokers, affinity partners and its own brands. Ageas UK holds a majority share in Tesco Underwriting, providing home and motor insurance to Tesco Bank customers. Insuring around seven million customers and working with a range of brokers and partners, Ageas is recognised for delivering consistent and high-quality customer experiences.
Contact: Martyna Stepien, PR Specialist, 02380 313147, Martyna.stepien@ageas.co.uk
www.ageas.co.uk
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