A word from the Sponsors

“The ability to be innovative, whether through technological development or creatively responding to customer needs, is an increasingly important factor in driving economic growth across Dorset.”
Deputy Chairman of IoD Wessex, Philip Warr

Description of the Award from sponsors

For the organisation most able to demonstrate the development of an excitingly original and innovative product or service to meet an identified market or other economic need.

Entry Criteria/Eligibility

The award is open to all Dorset-based organisations whether private, public or voluntary sector, operating for profit or not-for-profit.

This category of award will go to the organisation most able to demonstrate successful innovation to meet a local, national or international need. Organisations will be expected to show how they have developed and applied creative solutions to improve performance and directly or indirectly assist the vitality of Dorset. The innovation must have been developed by a Dorset based team and either already be successful or have clear commercially identified potential. It must have been launched or implemented within the last two years.

How to enter the IoD Innovation Award

The official entry form should be accompanied by a written statement, of not more than five A4 typed pages, describing the nominated programme or project including its rationale, implementation and outcomes. The information must be in line with the listed judging criteria. Additional supporting evidence including photographs, press cuttings and endorsements may be included. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to give a short presentation to a judging panel in October 2006.

  Innovation Award Form (PDF, 252kb)

Please complete and return this form, ensuring that all requested items are enclosed by Friday 29th September 2006. (It is recommended that if posted, entries are sent by recorded delivery. All entries received will be acknowledged within two weeks of receipt).

Peter Hodgkins
Institute of Directors
Vine House
Stubhampton
Tarrant Gunville
Dorset
DT11 8JU

Tel: 01258 830331
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.iod.com

Supporting Documentation

On-line/ hard copy only initially but short listed companies will be invited to attend a 20 minute meeting with the judging panel.

The official entry form (online or hard copy) should be accompanied by a written statement, of not more than five A4 typed pages, describing the nominated programme or project including its rationale, implementation and outcomes. The information must be in line with the listed judging criteria. Additional supporting evidence including photographs, press cuttings and endorsements may be included.

Entry Deadline

Closing date for Nominations is Friday 29th September 2006.

Judging will commence in October 2006.

Sponsored by the IOD and Bournemouth University