Following the success of the first Cotswold Life EMI Awards last year, the 2016 EMI Programme has now launched and is ready for applications. 

Entering could not be easier - there are five short questions for each award category, which will guide judges when shortlisting applicants. These categories include the following:

• Sustainable Manufacturing Award
• Award for Educational Partnership
• Apprentice of the Year
• Employee of the Year
• Best Place to Work
• Best Research & Development Project
• Technology Innovation Award
• Disruptor of the Year Award
• Exporter of the Year Award
• Outstanding Leadership Award
• SME Manufacturer of the Year 2016

• Large Manufacturer of the Year 2016

The Cotswolds is particularly rich in aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical and renewable energy companies, but many other sectors are also represented.  The Cotswold Life EMI Awards encourages entries from manufacturing, engineering, design, prototype and assembly companies from any industry sector, and is open to any business large or small, in the areas where Cotswold Life is sold: Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and North Wiltshire.

If you would like to apply for an award, or you would like more information, please visit www.emiawards.cotswoldlife.co.uk.

The closing date for nominations is 18th May 2016.