All aboard for ‘Stars’ awards

But Warnerbus, of Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, near Dunstable, had no hesitation in entering this year’s Bedfordshire and Luton Rising Stars Business Excellence Awards, too.

Warnerbus director Jo Wallis said: “The reason that Warnerbus has entered Rising Stars this year is that they allow a diverse range of businesses – small or large to demonstrate their strengths despite the recession.

“The awards are also very high profile and to win would be an absolute honour and would also encourage others to enter the awards in years to come.”

Jo added: “Additionally, the winners receive excellent publicity from the media which speaks in volumes. The newspapers reach a large target audience allowing the winners to become noticed!

“People take award winners very seriously and new business opportunities most deinitely come to fruition. And last, but certainly not least, come the glitzy Awards Ceremony. Great food, wonderful networking opportunities, meeting celebrities and being given the opportunity to shine. I would recommend any business to give it a try – you never know – you may just win!”

Warnerbus has entered several categories, customer care excellence, company of the year, sponsored by Barclays, and entrepreneur of the year.

The company provides custom built vehicles that cater for the elderly, disabled and passengers in wheelchairs and vary dramatically in range. Warnerbus aims continuously to improve the quality and effectiveness of products and services.

The Rising Stars awards, organised by Premier Newspapers, are now in their 18th year.

The awards will be presented at Park Inn, Bedford, on Thursday November 10. The closing date for entries is Friday October 7. The organisers advise getting nominations in soon to benefit from early publicity.

l To enter the awards, visit www2.lutontoday.co.uk/rising stars2011.

l To sponsor a category, send an email to rebecca. [email protected]