Lester Aldridge & Santander Company of the Year Award

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Eligibility

The Lester Aldridge & Santander Company of the Year Award is open to any company or subsidiaries of national and international businesses which has a BH/DT postcode and whose business is primarily based in Dorset.

Description of the Award from Sponsors

To be in the running to be named Dorset’s premier company, businesses need to demonstrate an outstanding financial track record, with strong sales growth and a commitment to increasing profitability. The winning company is likely to be a leader in its own market with dedication to excellence in products and services and a dynamic approach to quality and innovation.

This year’s Lester Aldridge & Santander Company of the Year must display the ability to think strategically, keep abreast of new developments both in its own industry and the wider economy and illustrate plans for future growth. Last but not least, it will exhibit a strong commitment to its employees’ needs and aspirations as well as contribution to the county’s environment through sustainable business practices.

Entry criteria

• Excellence in both products and services to customers.
• Past achievements and future plans.
• Financial performance.
• The identification and exploitation of new markets.
• Commitment to the training and development needs of employees.
• Contribution to enhancing Dorset’s business reputation and protecting the county’s environment

Application process

Entry can be either online or paper based.

Online entry

If you are entering on-line you will have the ability to save your entry and log in at a later date to complete if required: Enter the Lester Aldridge & Santander Company of the Year Award.

Paper-based entry

For paper based entries please log in and download the Lester Aldridge & Santander Company of the Year Award Entry Form. Please send your completed entry form and accompanying documentation Recorded Delivery to the person named on the entry form.

Supporting documentation

Additional supporting evidence including photographs, press cuttings and endorsements may be included for your entry.

Judging process

All information will be treated confidentially and will only be circulated amongst the judges. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external considerations.

Closing date for entry is Friday 11th September 2015. Please note this date is final and will not be extended.

Site visits will be made to short listed companies by representatives of the judging panel in early October 2015.

Finalists and Confidentiality

All entrants will be informed by letter as to whether, or not, they have got through to the final stage of the process. Therefore entrants are requested to keep any site visits, if applicable, confidential until this letter has been received.

Finalists will be invited to attend the following two events as a guest of their Sponsor: 

• Meet the Finalists’ event on Monday 16th November 2015 6.30-8.30pm (venue to be confirmed)

•  Dorset Business Awards Gala Dinner on Thursday 26th November 2015 in the Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre (6.30pm)

Co-Sponsored by Lester Aldridge & Santander