IBC launch 2009 Consulting Awards -with a new international flavour

The Institute of Business Consulting (IBC) is delighted to announce the launch of its 2009 IB Consulting Awards and is calling for entries to this year’s list of new and revised categories, which includes the opportunity to enter international projects. For the first time ever, IBC members will be able to enter their client work conducted abroad, under the new category for ‘Best International Project Award’, sponsored by Ernst & Young. The IBC’s Director, Lynda Purser, said the creation of the new award was an important step taken to widen the opportunity for members to take part and display the diversity of what they do for clients around the world - and she was delighted to launch the call for entries to commemorate the International Council of Management Consulting Institute’s ‘International Consultant’s Day’ on 4 June. Lynda said: “Our awards are now in their third year, and each time we listen to feedback from members on how we might improve them. This time we felt it important to look at how standards of consulting excellence and professionalism are reflected across the globe, to examine best practice and help members learn from one another. We are anticipating seeing an exciting array of new consulting projects being put forward as a result.” The remaining ten award categories have been shaped to give members the opportunity to celebrate their work across consulting, coaching, business advisory services, continuous professional development and training, as well as giving small, medium and large practices the chance to shine. Lynda concluded: “The remaining award categories reflect the variety of expertise our members offer their clients and we look forward to many examples of professionalism and excellence, so we can celebrate our members’ success, and once again show buyers just what our community has to offer in terms of business value and benefit.” To enter the 2009 awards or to find out more information visit www.ibconsulting.org.uk/awards

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