Thames Valley Awards (Business & Community)

Over 350 business people are expected to attend a fabulous evening of recognition and celebration at The Hilton -Reading. We will be celebrating all nominees who have been entered into this year's awards and will be annoucning the final winners. All of our guests will be treated to an evening of exceptional food, drink and high-quality live band entertainment with a very inspirational keynote speaker.

We are holding the award ceremony on 30th January 2020 (4 pm / 9 pm) as it will be a great start to the year for both nominees and winners. They can celebrate and showcase their award throughout the coming year.

Agenda of the Awards:

4.00pm: Champagne Prior the Opening of the Awards Ceremony
4.30pm: Awards Officially Open—all guest make their way into the ballroom. The band are playing and Alison Edgar our hostess welcomes and addresses guests.
4.45pm: Alison Edgar our hostess introduces Judges / Charities with opening game and introduced Judges
5.00pm: Dinner Service Begins
5.15pm: Tiny Tina Turner & Her Live Band Performance
6.15pm: Alison Edgar hostess runs another charity game giving you an opportunity to fundraise.
6.45pm: Dinner / Inspirational Keynote - Speaker Announced Soon!
7.10pm: Award Announcement: Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award
7.15pm: Award Announcement: Lifetime of Achievement Award
7.20pm: Award Announcement: Charity of The Year Award
7.25pm: Award Announcement: Leisure & Tourism Award
7.30pm: Award Announcement: Networker of The Year Award
7.35pm: Our sponsor will be running the charity auction.
8.00pm: Award Announcement: Apprentice of The Year
8.05pm: Award Announcement: Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award
8.10pm: Award Announcement: Female Entrepreneur of The Year Award
8.15pm: Award Announcement: Male Entrepreneur of The Year Award
8.20pm: Awards Announcement: New-Start-Up of The Year
8.25pm: Awards Announcement: SME of The Year Award
8.25pm: Awards Announcement: Business of The Year Award
8.30pm: Awards Finish & The Band Plays

BELOW ARE JUST SOME OF THE AWARD CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS:

A champagne drinks reception upon arrival

A 3-course menu with half a bottle of house wine per person (men confirmed soon)

Live entertainment from Tiny Tina Turner & The Band – Europe’s Best Tribute Tina Tuner Act (Simply The Best)

Inspiring Keynote from one of the UK’s Biggest Business Leaders – Inspirational Keynote Speaker Announced Soon!

Charity Auction – Chance to win £thousands worth of prizes

Winners Announced – Our category winners are announced