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Business of the Year Award
Recognising organisations achieving outstanding growth, leadership, innovation, and overall business excellence
About this category
Business of the Year is the headline award, recognising the organisation that best combines outstanding performance with excellent leadership, innovation and impact. It celebrates businesses that are not only successful, but successful in the right way.
The winner will show strong financial results and growth, a clear strategy, delighted customers, a thriving team and a positive contribution to the community around it.
Eligibility
Open to UK-based businesses of any size and sector trading for at least two years, with achievements within the last 12 to 24 months. Self-nominations and third-party nominations are both welcome.
Judging criteria
- Entries will be judged on financial performance and growth
- Strategy and leadership
- Customer satisfaction
- Innovation
- People and culture
- Contribution to the community and environment
Qualitative criteria
- Clarity of vision and strategy
- Strength of leadership
- Reputation with customers and partners
- Culture and employee engagement
- Commitment to responsible business
Metrics
- Revenue and profit growth
- Customer satisfaction and retention
- Employee growth and retention
- Market share or new markets entered
- Community or environmental impact
Additional criteria
Submissions should include financial figures for the last two to three years, examples of key achievements and testimonials from customers or partners.
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