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The Competition - Categories and Criteria

 
   

The competition is divided into eight categories.

Each category is open to SMEs within the local authority district of Winchester.

Businesses may apply for any or all categories. They are chosen to enable local business to demonstrate excellence in a number of diverse areas.

Click on the name of the award to find out what the judges are looking for.

The Dutton Gregory Solicitors Business of the Year Award

All entrants will be nominated for this award. Business planning, clever marketing and sound financials combine to produce strong business growth. This award will be presented to a dynamic company with fewer than 200 employees that demonstrates excellence in all aspects of business performance.

The Soundbite Production Award for Business Excellence through Technology

This award will recognise a business or organisation which has embraced the creative use of technology in order to stand out from their competitors. The winning business will be able to demonstrate how investment and commitment to technical advancement has improved efficiency, service and quality of end product.

The Coast Award for Excellence Online

This award will be presented to an outstanding local organisation which has embraced the opportunity the internet provides to drive business forward.  Judges are particularly looking for a non IT based company which is making full use of the internet, for example to attract new customers, provide great customer service, manage relationships with suppliers and market their business

The University of Winchester Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Vision, endless enthusiasm and a strong belief in oneself are all characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. This award recognises the achievement of such individuals in creating and growing successful local businesses.

The Winchester City Council Award for Green Innovation
(Download an additional questionnaire for this entry here)

This award will go to an outstanding local business which has developed new and innovative business practices to embrace the challenge of climate change. The winning
business will demonstrate positive environmental impact through its own processes and behaviour and is likely to be able to demonstrate an increase in business success as a result.

The Hampshire County Council Rural Business of the Year Award

Presented to an outstanding rural business that balances the need to be competitive with a responsibility to the local environment and community.

The Mawson & Co Service Excellence Award

This award will be made to an organisation making effective use of a customer service initiative to deliver business plan objectives and demonstrating improved business
performance as a result.

Winchester BID member of the year

This award will be presented to an outstanding BID member business or organisation which enhances the economy of Winchester City Centre through a philanthropic approach to business. The winning business will display a high standard of civic pride and a commitment to the look, feel and ongoing success of Winchester as a destination for commerce.

Register & download an application form