AWARD CATEGORIES & SPONSORS
WIRRAL
BUSINESS AWARDS2017
AWARD CATEGORIES & SPONSORS
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD ( UNDER 11 EMPLOYEES ) ( SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE )
We are looking for a business that not only provides an outstanding product or service , but also an excellent place to work , in addition to contributing to the Wirral economy . This award is open to small businesses ( including sole traders ) employing less than 11 FTE ( full time equivalent ) employees and are not part of a larger organisation .
MCEWAN WALLACE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD ( 11-49 EMPLOYEES )
STIEBEL ELTRON UK NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The judges will be looking for a business who has really hit the ground running and established themselves within their first year of trading . You should demonstrate strong management and leadership skills with a dedication resulting in a sustainable business . Sponsored by Stiebel Eltron UK .
PEEL GROUP INTERNATIONAL TRADE AWARD
The judges will look for a business showing impressive financial figures , strong and steady profit margins , signs of sustainability and potential future growth . Successful companies will demonstrate an understanding of their market and mechanisms to respond to change . Sponsored by McEwan Wallace , this award is open to companies that employ 11 to 49 FTE employees and are not part of a larger organisation .
NW SYSTEMS GROUP BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD ( 50 + EMPLOYEES )
This award recognises outstanding achievements in International Trade , resulting in substantial growth in overseas earnings and in commercial success . Sponsored by Peel Group , this award is open to organisations who can demonstrate that they have generated significant and / or sustained increases in their import or export activity during 2016 . Exporting refers to areas outside of the UK .
B & M WASTE SERVICES PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Sponsored by NW Systems Group , this category recognises an outstanding performance by a business or organisation . Judges will be looking for exceptional financial returns , strong growth , market leadership and a plan for a sustainable future . This award is open to companies that employ 50 + FTE employees .
SMYLIE LTD BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award will be presented to the organisation that demonstrates the most commitment to the development of their workforce through specific training and development programmes ( including apprenticeships ). The judges will look for a business that has shown significant improvement to the performance of their organisation through staff training , skills and development programmes .
UNILEVER SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
Sponsored by Smylie Ltd , this award recognises an outstanding individual that can demonstrate initiative , drive and leadership to their business , bringing financial and non-financial gain to the organisation through their hard work . The judges are looking for someone who has developed and implemented successful business solutions , plans to improve cost and energy efficiency , has endeavoured to exceed customer expectations and helped raise their organisation ’ s profile .
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Sponsored by Unilever , this award recognises an organisation that demonstrates outstanding achievements and exceptional behaviour towards the environment , the local community , their people and supply chain . Judges will recognise commitment to the community that is outside the main business activity or purpose , excellence in looking after employees , giving time or money to charity or voluntary sector and any other activity supporting the local public or business community .