General Rules

• Participation in the Dorset Business Awards is by the official entry forms only or via the website.

• The competition is open to businesses who have either their main office in Dorset (or within DT or BH post codes) or carry out a significant part of their business activities in Dorset unless otherwise stated in the criteria specific to each award.

• Entries for more than one award may be submitted, but separate entry forms and supporting statements and background materials are required.

• The copyright of all materials assembled by the organisers of the competition will remain the property of the organisers and may be used for the purpose of publicising the awards. Applicants are responsible for making appropriate arrangements to protect any intellectual property associated with their application.

• If entrants wish any items sent with their entry to be returned, these should be clearly marked. Although the organisers will make every effort to return them, they cannot guarantee to do so.

• All entrants must agree to publicity in respect to their entry both before and after the Dorset Business Awards Ceremony.

• The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence on their decision will be entered into.

• The judges reserve the right to withdraw or transfer the award at their absolute discretion.

• Finalists will be expected to attend the Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 6th December 2006 when the winners will be announced. Winners may be required to answer any questions put by the presenter.

• The Dorset Business Awards Audio Visual production company, retained by the organisers, may visit each finalist to obtain footage which may be shown during the Awards Ceremony. All finalists will need to fully co-operate with the production company.

• Incomplete entries will not be judged.