HOVIP - Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme

Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme

A Unique Opportunity to Become More Profitable

STOP PRESS: Enter the 2010 HoV Innovation Awards NOW! – deadline 14 May

Testimonials

"I would recommend the Creativity and Innovation training to the whole of WMS as it is a fantastic learning experience and one not to be missed."

Kelly Hughes, Sales, Williams Medical Supplies plc

2010 Heads of the Valleys Innovation Awards

Let's recognise and celebrate success!

The 2010 Heads of the Valleys Innovation Awards honour and acknowledge the most innovative organisations in the Heads of the Valleys region.

Any business, including social enterprise, within the Heads of the Valleys can enter along with any business within Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf or Torfaen county boroughs that can demonstrate a significant impact on or relationship with the Heads of the Valleys. Here is a detailed map of the Heads of the Valleys area for your information.

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 14 MAY 2010.

4 Awards categories

  • Most Innovative Sole Trader
    Sponsored by HSBC Bank plc (to be confirmed)
    Prize: £500 cash prize
  • Most Innovative Business with less than 20 employees
    Sponsored by South Wales Chamber of Commerce
    Prize: £500 cash prize
  • Most Innovative Business with more than 20 employees
    Sponsored by BT
    Prize: £500 cash prize
  • Most Innovative Social Enterprise Business
    Sponsored by Capital Law
    Prize: £1000 worth of legal assistance.

Winners will each receive a trophy to celebrate their success and will also be promoted through the HOVIP programme with the winning entries publicised on this website. All entrants gain automatic membership of the Turning Heads Club (HOVIP’s regional business network).

Download the Awards entry form NOW

Full Awards entry details (download PDF)

Good Luck!

Video Footage of 2009 Awards

Global Academy
Equinox
  • SWCC
  • BT
  • HSBC Bank plc
  • Capital Law

WAG logoMerthyr LogoHeads of the Valleys Innovation Programme (HOVIP) aims to increase the capacity for innovation in businesses in the region. Phase 1 was KEF ESF Funded and hosted by Merthyr Tydfil College. HOVIP2 is supported by the Welsh Assembly Government HoV Regeneration initiative and is hosted by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.