Our sponsorship of the Best Use of New Technology category in this year's Evening Press Business Awards goes to the heart of what Science City York is all about.

Science City York is a business support organisation which assists the creation and growth of technology businesses - a unique partnership between the City of York Council and the University of York, with backing from industry, and is at the heart of the economic development strategy of the region.

Our mission: To create business and employment opportunities through helping creative, IT, digital and bioscience sectors in the wider York area.

Advances in new technology and innovation are rapidly transforming the UK's economic base, helping to modernise industries and generate new employment opportunities.

Our region's fast growing creative, science and technology companies are at the forefront of global markets. This award will recognise their leading position in stimulating innovation and new technology to support the development of their business.

If your business is a key player in the technology, creative or science field, and committed to be a part of the region's fast growing community, then we would like to recognise your significant contribution to supporting the local area and your creative talent!

You may have developed a new product or way of defining your business and, as a result are poised for continued success. Science City York is committed to helping local science, technology and creative companies develop and maximise the local workforce today and in the future. Your own company ethos and commitment to take part in local initiatives will reflect this.

You will be a dynamic, leading edge company, committed to helping your staff. Your bright future is bound to generate more jobs.

Science City York is pleased to be working with more than 250 science, creative and technology businesses in York and is continuing to support the development of new ideas, new businesses, skills and training programmes.

We aim to create a further 15,000 jobs in science and technology over the next 15 years, and we want your company to contribute to our future vision. This award is an important recognition of the part you can play in our exciting local future.

Updated: 09:47 Tuesday, June 01, 2004