Lord-Lieutenant welcomes business leaders
Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:32:00 GMT
West Yorkshire Lieutenancy encourages applications for Queen’s Awards
GO-AHEAD firms in the Kirklees area are being urged to apply for prestigious Queen’s Awards.
Speaking at an event which enabled leading businesspeople from the region to meet Dr Ingrid Roscoe, the Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bob Cryan (pictured below right), described the categories of Queen’s Awards that are available and how they are a major boost to companies that win them.
“I am passionate about Huddersfield and Kirklees and I want to see the district recognised for the good work it does,” said Professor Cryan, who added that he was certain many companies in the area would meet the criteria for Queen’s Awards which are awarded in three categories – for international trade, innovation and sustainable development.
When a company receives one of the coveted awards it is entitled to use the Queen’s Award logo in all its promotional material. The businesspeople heard that this proved to be a powerful aid to sales and motivation.
The gathering took place at the University’s new 3M Buckley Innovation Centre and began with the Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Dr Roscoe, describing her role, which includes looking after and escorting members of the Royal Family when they visited the region.
The meeting also heard from Mr Kevin Sharp, who is Clerk to the West Yorkshire Lieutenancy. He described the regional awards that were available and the process for making nominations for individual honours, including the newly-reinstated British Empire Medal. He also described the organisation of royal visits and the role of Dr Roscoe’s Deputy Lieutenants, who include the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Cryan, among their number.
- Detailed information about the role of the Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, including details of awards and how to apply, can be found at http://www.westyorkshirelieutenancy.org.uk/.
