# Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards open for entries until 24 April

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/04/19/lord-mayors-dragon-awards-open-entries-24-april/
- Published: 2017-04-19T09:30:47+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Greater London businesses working to help their local communities are invited 
to enter the 30^(th) annual Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards.**

 

The [Dragon Awards](http://www.dragonawards.org.uk/) are open for entries until 
24^(th) April, and recognise community engagement, evaluating businesses’ achievements
taking into account their size and resources. Activities include charity partnerships,
employee volunteering, employability initiatives and local purchasing.

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The awards are open to business and community groups of all sizes with each category
able to award two prizes: to an SME and to a larger business. All applications receive
tailored feedback with advice on their programmes to help them prepare for future
Award schemes.

 

Previous SME winners include Alium Partners, Assael Architecture, GL Hearn, and 
K&M McLoughlin Decorating.

 

There are seven awards, including the new categories for this year of the Innovation
Awards, and the Regional Impact Award.

 

**Businesses:**

 

Inclusive Employment Award

 

Accelerator Award

 

Innovation Award

 

Regional Impact Award

 

Heart of the City Award

 

Lord Mayor’s Award

 

**Community organisations, schools and social enterprises:**

 

Community Partners Award

 

Further information on [how to apply](http://www.dragonawards.org.uk/apply_for_an_award/award_categories/index.html)
is available on the Dragon Awards site.

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