The NottinghamshireLive Business Awards are back for 2021, and we’re looking for from the of business across the county. The awards - in association with Champions (海角视频) PLC, will be held at the East Midlands Conference Centre on October 14, with nominations open until June 11. For more information on the awards, visit the .
We think the awards are more important than ever this year, as they give us a chance to celebrate the resilience and hard work that businesses demonstrated throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite a fluctuating economic situation, and s on how they could operate, businesses and their employees worked tirelessly to - producing some incredible work in the process. Some businesses even used these limitations as a chance to innovate, and change the way they worked for the better.
It’s this work that the awards will celebrate - and if you think that either you or your business is worthy of recognition, we want to hear from you. There are 15 categories that can be entered, providing a variety of ways that a business can celebrate its accomplishments.
For instance, you might run a start-up business that’s made a big splash in the short time that it’s been active - or perhaps you work for a not-for-profit organisation that you feel is making a significant difference in the world. You might feel that your business is on the cutting edge of its industry, and deserves to be recognised for its innovation - or that you provide unparalleled customer service.
Whatever the reason, if you feel that you or your business has achieved something incredible, enter via the . Nominations will close on midnight of June 11, with the finalists being announced on July 19. The full list of categories is as follows:
Company of the Year | Sponsored by
The Company of the Year award celebrates businesses that have performed outstandingly throughout the year. Recognising a firm that has stood out from the crowd, the winner of this category will have developed a strong business presence with proof of achievements including strong market share, economic turn-around and innovative approach. Judges will be looking for a business that can be universally admired for their commercial practice and dedication to success.
SME Business of the Year | Sponsored by
The award is open to companies in the region which normally employ no more than 250 full-time staff and have a proven record of success. Recognising a business that has shown marked success over the year, this award celebrates companies that are integral to the economy. For all finalists, judges will consider the prospective growth and development opportunities for the future of each business.
Start-Up Business of the Year | Sponsored by
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This award is open to companies in the region that have been in operation for a maximum of three years as of January 1st 2020. This coveted award recognises the region’s brightest new businesses and the contribution it will make to the county in the future. Judges will be tasked with analysing business plans, achievements to date and potential for growth within the next few years.
Business Entrepreneur of the Year | Sponsored by
This award celebrates the entrepreneurs behind some of the most innovative and successful businesses in Nottinghamshire. Looking at the individual achievements of the entrepreneur, the results returned by their business and their unique approach to the marketplace they operate in, the judges will select finalists that best represent the entrepreneurial spirit of the region.
Employer of the Year | Sponsored by
This award is open to companies in the region that have been in operation for a maximum of three years as of January 1st 2020. This coveted award recognises the region’s brightest new businesses and the contribution it will make to the county in the future. Judges will be tasked with analysing business plans, achievements to date and potential for growth within the next few years.
Customer Service Excellence Award | Sponsored by
This award recognises those companies that make customer service a priority in their day-to-day operations. The judges will be looking for a company that can demonstrate how they deliver excellent customer service and can showcase this with testimonials and through their methods.
Professional Services | Sponsored by
The companies nominated for this award will have demonstrable strengths in service excellence, business growth, innovation, technology, training and personal development. This category covers a wide range of professional services, including legal, financial, retail, hospitality and general services, to name but a few. Judges will be looking for a service company that has achieved and succeeded measurable business goals.
Excellence in Innovation Award | Sponsored by
The Excellence in Innovation Award celebrates a company that has made strides in their field, be it creating or introducing something new within the industry, while continuing to strengthen the regional economy. The finalists will be selected and judged on the quality of their products and services, their dedication to sales performance, their commitment to innovation and the sustainability of their business.
Contribution to the Community Award | Sponsored by
The award celebrates the best of the county’s many not-for-profit organisations that make a contribution to the community around them. Recognising the excellent performance of the public sector, not-for-profit and charitable organisations in the Nottinghamshire area, the award will be judged on the organisations’ ability to maintain financial performance, as well as looking at the cultural influence of the business and the potential benefits it brings.
Family Business of the Year | Sponsored by
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This award is for established family businesses across all industry sectors that can demonstrate sustained success across a broad range of measures, whilst ensuring all family values are followed.
The judges will also be looking at the aspirations of your business to demonstrate how both current and future family generations will be involved in the growth of the business.
Sales & Marketing Award | sponsored by
This award is open to companies in the region that have demonstrated sales and marketing excellence over the year. As part of the judging criteria for this award, judges will examine the innovation and creativity of the business, as well as its ability to find solutions for sales and marketing challenges.
Apprentice Employer of the Year | Sponsored by
This award recognises the businesses that are providing valuable opportunities for young jobseekers in the area. Over recent years, the younger generation have struggled in the job market, and this category celebrates the employers who are supporting the youth of today. The finalists in this category will have gone above and beyond to take on a number of apprentices and provide them with the support and training needed to kick-start their careers.
Excellence in Industry | Sponsored by
Paying tribute to the company that has excelled in their field - this award recognises advancement and innovation and the use of science and technology and manufacturing. The finalists will be judged on the quality of their products and services whilst also looking at how they uphold the traditions of the local area. Strengthening the economy is key whilst also looking at sales performance, sustainability, and investment.
Digital & Technology Award | Sponsored by
This award seeks to recognise partnerships focused around the joint work of two or more organisations. The category is open to any endeavour, project or association that sees businesses or organisations working in a partnership. Entrants should provide evidence that the partnership has improved service and/ or added value to the outcomes for local communities. This can include; sponsorship opportunities, local enterprise partnerships, not-for-profit organisations and many others. They should also be able to show that the companies involved are different legal entities working together towards a mutual benefit.
Not-For-Profit-Organisation Award | Sponsored by
The award celebrates the best of the county’s many not-for-profit organisations that make a contribution to the community around them. Recognising the excellent performance of the public sector, not-for-profit and charitable organisations in the Nottinghamshire area, the award will be judged on the organisations’ ability to maintain financial performance, as well as looking at the cultural influence of the business and the potential benefits it brings.
We want to be able to celebrate as many incredible businesses and individuals as possible - so if you think you or your business deserves to be recognised, . For more information on the awards, visit the .