KPMG Company of the Year Award
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Entry to this award is now closed
Eligibility
The KPMG Company of the Year Award is open to any company or subsidiaries of national and international businesses which has a BH/DT postcode or whose business is primarily based in Dorset.
Description of the Award from Sponsors
All-round business excellence will be the prerequisite for this year’s KPMG Company of the Year. As a market leader demonstrating excellence in products and services and a dynamic approach to quality and innovation, Dorset’s top company will have a winning track record of continuing growth through identifying opportunities and exploiting new markets. Strong financial performance and a clear business strategy are important. A contribution to the local community and environment will further prove the company’s commitment to the Dorset economy.
Entry criteria
- Excellence and innovation in products and services
- Identification and exploitation of new markets
- Past achievements and future plans
- Financial performance
- Staff involvement and motivation to meet business objectives
- Contribution to the community and commitment to environmental protection
Application process
Entry can be either online or paper based.
- Online entry
If you are entering on-line you will have the ability to create an account and will therefore be able to save your entry and log in at a later date to complete if required. Complete the entry form on the right hand side which will also give you the opportunity to upload files if you wish.
- Paper-based entry
For paper based entries please download this Word Document and send your completed entry form and accompanying documentation to:
Linda Lloyd
KPMG LLP
Dukes Keep
Marsh Lane
Southampton
SO14 3EX
If posting your entry we strongly advise you to send it recorded delivery.
Supporting Documentation
Your entry should be accompanied by a copy of the entry form and a written statement of not more than five A4 pages, describing why the company should be considered for the award. The information must be in line with the listed judging criteria.
The application should be accompanied by supporting evidence (eg photographs, press cutting and endorsements, product literature) and the latest two sets of accounts, with an additional up-to-date statement if the accounts are more than nine months old.
Closing date for entries is Friday 18 September 2009. Please note this date is final and will not be extended.
Judging process
Site visits will be made to short listed companies by representatives of the judging panel.
Judging will commence late September early October 2009.
Finalists will be invited to attend the Dorset Business Awards Gala Dinner on Friday 11th December 2009 at the Lighthouse in Poole as a guest of their Sponsor.
Sponsored by KMPG
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