Benefits of Entering

Benefits for all entrants:

The Cathay Pacific Business Awards aims to recognise those organisations that are leading the way in Hong Kong and China. But also to provide a forum for all companies to develop their relations with the region. Entrants will benefit from:

• Networking opportunities
• Partnership benefits. Our corporate parents have kindly committed to providing a range of services for entrants
• Improved profile. Previous entrants have enjoyed substantial press coverage relating to their activities in Greater China

Benefits for Award winners:

Award winning companies have enjoyed a range of prizes as well as benefiting from the profile associated with winning a Cathay Pacific Business Award.

• Exclusive trip hosted by Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong and China in Spring 2010. The prize trip offers the lucky attendees unrivalled insights into the current state of the Chinese and Hong Kong markets as well as numerous high profile networking opportunities.
• Prize winners lunch. Senior members of the winning companies will be invited to a gala reception held at a top London venue to receive their Awards from members of the Advisory Panel.
• Partnership benefits. Our corporate parents have kindly committed to providing a range of services and networking opportunities to the winning companies.
• Media coverage of your company's activities in the UK and China.

The trip to China will take place in Spring 2010. Winners must be able to travel on specific dates to be released by Cathay Pacific. No cash or alternative travel dates will be offered. Participants on the trip must be employees of the winning company at the time of travel.


Looking for a specific service?

You may have specific requirements or looking for a particular service available to you locally. There are some organisations that can assist you and give you all the support that you need.

Some local Chambers of commerce have their own China focused divisions and have free and very useful resources including local seminar sessions. They are specialised in dealing with companies in the local area giving you the best possible advice for your business. Similarly, Invest Northern Ireland has a full range of services for Northern Irish based companies, particularly in the manufacturing and tradable service sector, which is their area of expertise.

The Insider magazine is an insightful publication and has a full range of up to date information on doing business in China, company profile on local businesses especially in Wales, Yorkshire, the midlands and Scotland. They also co-operate with local governmental organisations to put on events as well as annual directories.

Another organisation, which can provide you with invaluable support, is the China Adviser Network (CAN). Established in November 2007 by a group of founder members whose areas of business expertise range from recruitment to tourism and business consultancy to marketing. The common thread is that all members are actively working in or with Chinese businesses. They provide tailor-made services including supplier/distributor short-listing and introductions, cultural and etiquette training, competitor research, PR services, translations, recruiting of Chinese staff and much more to cater for your specific needs.

For information on each individual organisation please visit the following websites:

The Coventry Chamber of Commerce

The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce

Manchester Chamber of Commerce

Cambridge Chamber of Commerce

Invest Northern Ireland

China Adviser Network

Connect China

Insider Magazine



Entry deadline: 31st October 2009