The first edition of the Malta Business Awards has been announced
Malta Enterprise, in collaboration with the Chamber for Small and Medium Enterprises, announced the first edition of the Malta Business Awards, which will take place on the 28thth of October at the Mediterranean Conference Center in Valletta.
The awards will be divided into four categories. These are: the social impact of enterprises, ecological initiatives, Best in Business and innovation, and digitalsaction. Nominations are open until the 25thth of September with the finalists being announced on the 10thth of October.
More than 20 awards will be given to enterprises from various sectors including tourism, while also incorporating different elements such as start-ups, female entrepreneurship, apprenticeship., and solutions aimed at climate change as well as sustainable processes.
Minister for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise Miriam Dalli stated that “This moment should serve as an inspiration for enterprises to be more sustainable, digital, that meet the needs of their customers, offer good quality products while also ensuring competitiveness. The Business Awards serve as a means to learn from each other’s success stories, as well as for the enterprises themselves to define the next steps to improve their processes.”
Kurt Farrugia, the CEO of Malta Enterprise stated that “Wand I hope that the winners of the athe halls serve as models for other enterprises, inspiring them to improve their processes. Malta Enterprise actively assists enterprises through a variety of schemes that aim to improve the standards and quality of the services offered. Some of these schemes are the Smart and Sustainable Investment Grant, Invest, Research & Development and Innovate.”
President of the Maltese Chamber of SMEs Paul Abela stated that it is an honor that the Chamber for Small and Medium Enterprises, with a heritage of more than 70 years, organized these ahalls together with Malta Enterprise as well as with the help of other entities. He stated that these ahalls have created a platform for recognition that will inspire others through the good initiatives being taken by local businesses. Mr. Abela encouraged businesses to participate in these ahalls that aim to support these local businesses.
The CEO of the Maltese Chamber of SMEs Abigail Agius Mamo (photo) stated that the The Malta Business Awards will be honoring businesses in various categories. Businesses can submit their application themselves or can even be nominated by third parties. Applications are open until the 25thth of September on www.maltabusinessawards.mt. The finalists will be announced at 10th of October while the gala in which the winners will be announced will take place on the 28thth of October at the Mediterranean Conference Center.