Linking with Schools Award
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Entry to this award is now closed
Eligibility
The Linking with Schools Award is open to local businesses that have worked with either a Middle or Secondary School, who have a BH/DT postcode or are based in Dorset.
This Award can be entered by either the school or the business.
Description of Award from the Sponsors
An award to the business that has established a positive partnership with a local school. Both the winning school and winning business will be presented with a Dorset Business Award.
Entry criteria
We would require each entry to be supported by the partnership school.
We will be looking for a business that has established an ongoing positive relationship with a school (including a middle school) in Dorset, Bournemouth or Poole. This might take the form of regular work-experience, company visit, project work, mentoring or apprenticeships.
However, a business that has established a commercial relationship with a school that represents the main activity of the business would not be eligible for this award.
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:
Gwen Brennan-Barrass
Economic Development Officer
Planning & Regeneration
Borough of Poole
Civic Centre
Poole
BH15 2RU
If posting your entry we strongly advise you to send it recorded delivery.
Supporting Documentation
Additional supporting evidence including photographs, press cuttings and endorsements may be included for your entry.
It will be advantageous to be able to visit the short listed businesses with a representative of the school in September or October 2009 to see the partnership at work.
Closing date for entries is Friday 18 September 2009. Please note this date is final and will not be extended.
Judging process
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 Sponsors.
Sponsored by Borough of Poole and Bournemouth Borough Council
Gwen Brennan-Barrass Telephone: 01202 633015 | Christopher Kelu |




