A £1,000 PRIZE for the Hammersmith and Fulham media, fashion or software business with the best start up or growth plan for 2008-9 has been launched by The Business Support Agency, The Innovatory and UBS Bank. The cash prize has been donated by media investors in London. The short-listed businesses will also be offered mentoring and coaching. The award will go to the company with the best approach to growth in the new and changing markets which are emerging in the media and cultural and creative sectors. Free appointments to discuss applications and business strategies can be made by calling 020 7553 3024 The deadline for applications is 6pm on Wednesday 30 April 2008. Short-listed applicants will be invited to present their plans to a panel of media investors and UBS staff in mid May. The cash award will be made at the end of May. Full details of the award, the rules of the competition and an optional template for business and growth proposals can be found at www.mediabreakthrough.co.uk from 11th February 2008