Award categories
Best Use of Technology sponsored by Taylor Made Computer Solutions
This award recognises new technological and innovative ideas in their broadest sense, and champions the role that technology and innovation play in creating successful businesses across the Solent. We are looking for the business that best demonstrates how a new technical innovation has achieved commercial success for the business, as well as contributed to the economic growth of the region. The technical innovation must have been developed with a view to creating new commercial opportunities for the business, to increase its profitability, or to exploit a gap in the market and capitalise on it for the benefit of the business.
SME of the Year sponsored by James Cowper Kreston
As a firm of accountants and business advisers dedicated to helping owner-managed/privately-owned businesses achieve their ambitions, James Cowper Kreston is delighted to be once again sponsoring the SME of the Year award at this year’s Solent Business Awards. The SME sector is widely acknowledged as a key driver of the UK economy and we encourage the Solent business community to get involved with this award so we can acknowledge their contribution and recognise their success. Our sponsored award recognises the significant impact that SME businesses have across the region and welcome entries from businesses that have a base in the Solent, are at least two years old and have an annual turnover up to £10 million.
Corporate Social Responsibility Award sponsored by Vail Williams
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award celebrates business excellence and innovation in CSR across a broad range of disciplines. Nominations should cover at least two of the following areas – promotion of employee well-being, reduction of carbon footprint, improving the sustainability of processes in the workplace, community engagement, protection of the natural environment, supply chain, partnership, leadership and philanthropy. SMEs and large organisations will be judged not just on the size and impact of the project, but by the resources used within the business in order to deliver it. The judges will also be looking for good governance, management and a continuing commitment to sustainability. The winner of this award will be setting new standards of excellence and leading the way for other organisations to follow.
To download a nomination form or for further information on the awards visit:
solentbusinessawards.co.uk
For tickets for the evening or any other enquiry contact:
Linda Morse: 0118 9766412 –
linda@elcot.co.uk Sponsored by: Nominations close Friday July 20
Company of the Year sponsored by KPMG
To be named the Solent region’s premier company, businesses need to demonstrate an outstanding financial track record, with strong sales growth and a commitment to increasing profitability. The winning company is likely to be a leader in its own market with dedication to excellence in products and services and a dynamic approach to quality and innovation. The KPMG Company of the Year must display the ability to think strategically, keep abreast of new developments both in its own industry and the wider economy and illustrate plans for future growth. This award recognises the most successful Solent companies with a turnover above £10 million.
CEO of the Year sponsored by Pitmans Law
The Solent is one of the most buoyant regions, boasting some of the most dynamic and successful companies and company leaders in the UK. The CEO of the Year award is open to every company in the area and recognises the outstanding leadership and achievements of the CEO/managing director and their board in growing the business, driving innovation, establishing the culture of the company, and developing the brand. The winner will be able to demonstrate proven excellence in management.
Management Team of the Year sponsored by NatWest
We are looking for a management team that can demonstrate a clear and consistent track record of strong leadership, drive and adaptability together with the ability to think and plan ahead. The judges will be looking for a team that has driven the business forward, implemented significant change or overcome material problems through strong leadership and teamwork. The management team’s vision and its ability to guide the business through challenging economic conditions will also be a key criteria. The judges will be looking for success in the following areas: change management; problem solving; motivated workforce; teambuilding; and strategic planning and thinking.
Best Company to Work For
The Best Company to Work For award is open to all businesses across the region. We are seeking entries from both employees and employers – from any size of company, and from any business sector. If your employer has new and innovative working practices that make your company the best place to work, let us know. Here are some of the ways your company could be considered a potential winner in the Best Company to Work For Award: creative working styles; innovative working environment; wide-ranging staff facilities; an open, inclusive work culture; and strong environmental policies.
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THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – JULY/AUGUST 2018
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