AWARDS CATEGORIES

The North Notts Business Awards recognise the excellence, entrepreneurship, growth and enterprise in the region's Business Community and it's your opportunity for you to have your achievements recognised, acknowledged to shine!

The awards will open for your entries on Wednesday, 26th September 2018 at the north Notts Autumn Conference and the deadline for completed entry submissions is 10.00pm on Friday, 11th January 2018.

The entry forms are available for you to download below and please refer to the eligibility criteria and Terms and Conditions.

Once you have submitted your entries, don't forget to book to attend the North Notts BC Breakfast Meeting at Spencer's on the Square on Wednesday, 30st January 2019 where the finalists will be announced.

All entrants are recommended and encouraged to attend this meeting:-
1) to find out if they have been selected as finalists,
2) to be presented with their finalists certificate
3) to take part in photos opportunities for the press and publicity
4) out of respect for both the judges and the awards sponsors.

JUDGED AWARDS

The Alexander Calder Financial Ltd Company of the Year Award

This is the showpiece award to recognise outstanding all round achievements and performance helping the region to shine!

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Sponsored by Alexander Calder Financial Ltd

Business Person of the Year Award

This award is for an individual who has shown outstanding commitment and dedication to the region and has clearly demonstrated success within the local area.

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Sponsorship Available

Lifetime Achievement Award

This very special award will be presented to an outstanding business person in the private sector whose dedication and exceptional achievements, over a minimum of the past 10 years, has had a profound commercial influence and impact in the North Notts region.

Nominations for a worthy recipient may be accepted from the general public, the award sponsors and the Independent Judging Panel. The decision of who should receive this recognition will be made by the Independent Judging Panel and a representative of the award sponsor.

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Sponsored by Bassetlaw District Council

NEW! Employer of the Year Award

This award is to recognise local firms that take care of their employees so that in turn they take care of your business and your customers.

The judges will be looking for businesses that create an environment for their employees to succeed and grow whilst fostering a culture of learning, development and wellbeing.

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Sponsored by the North Notts BID Ltd

NEW! Family Business Award

The North Notts region is rich in home-grown talent and successful family firms that create a lasting legacy and community engagement. And that’s something to be proud of.
This award recognises those local firms still run by family members that not only achieve success, but who are also committed to maintaining family values at the heart of their organisation.

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NEW! Excellence in Manufacturing Award

As a significant contributor to the economy and employment across the North Notts region, this award is open to businesses in all sectors of manufacturing including food, plastics, chemicals, furniture, clothing, textiles, niche products and many more.
The judges will be looking for companies that can demonstrate an efficient, modern, sustainable and innovative approach to manufacturing giving rise to investment, growth, profitability and job creation.

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Micro Business of the Year Award

An important award that recognises the importance of micro businesses to the local and national economies, their creation of employment opportunities and their considerable contribution to the UK’s GDP.

Entrants will have less than 10 employees and a maximum turnover of £1 million.

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Best New Business Award

For businesses that have been operating for a maximum of 2 years as at 31st December 2018.

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Sponsored by The Preparation Group

Best Customer Service Award

This award will recognise companies with a clear focus on customer service and care.

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Sponsored by Dukeries IT Ltd

Improvement Through Tech Award

This award recognises those who have embraced innovative and creative digital technologies to start or progress their business. This may be by developing new products and services or by introducing new processes and improvements, using creativity and flair, and utilising the ever expanding availability of digital technologies to exploit opportunities.

Sponsorship Available

Employee of the Year Award

This award is open to all local businesses to identify an outstanding employee who deserves recognition for their efforts and contributions to both their role and their employer.

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Corporate Social Responsibility Award

This award is for the companies who really put something back into their local communities, demonstrating their commitment to their Corporate and Social Responsibilities .

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Sponsored By Wright Vigar Chartered Accountants

Public Voting Awards Categories

For 2019 there are four Business Awards nominated for and voted for by the general public.

Best Hospitality Award
Best Tourist Attraction Award
Best Independent Retailer Award
Best Artisan Business Award

For nominations and voting please visit the Public Voting Awards page

Public Voting Awards

How to Enter

Entry to the North Notts Business Awards is free and you may enter as many categories as you wish.

Simply download the entry forms above for completion, full instructions and terms and conditions are contained within each entry form.

Alternatively, you may contact us to request forms by email using the contact box. Please confirm which categories you would like to enter and the appropriate entry forms will be emailed to you accordingly.

All entries are subject to eligibility and Terms and Conditions, all of which are confirmed within each of the entry forms.

The deadline for all entries and votes is Friday, 11th January 2019

Finalists for all categories will be announced at NNBC Breakfast Networking on Wednesday, 30th January 2019 at Spencer's on the Square and the Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday, 15th March 2019 at the North Notts Arena.

Who Can Enter - Eligibility

Any local firm based within the district of Bassetlaw - that's defined as those situated within the geographical district, not areas which share a Bassetlaw postal address. If you are unsure please ask us for postcode verification of the firm's geographical eligibility.
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Terms and Conditions

Any firm based outside the above geographical eligibility areas who has attended a minimum of 3 NNBC Breakfast Networking or North Notts Business Women Networking meetings during 2018.

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If you have any questions or queries regarding the North Notts Business Awards please contact awards@northnottsbc.uk