Retail Experience Award
Eligibility
This Award is open to any Retailer with a BH/DT postcode or who is based in Dorset. The Retailer should complete and submit the entry form.
Description of the Award from Sponsors
The Retail Experience Award will celebrate the success and entrepreneurial spirit of the retail industry.
Entry criteria
The judges will be looking for companies showcasing outstanding achievement, innovative business concept, business acumen and excellence in customer service which lies behind thriving retailers.
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 Retail Experience Award.
Paper-based entry
For paper based entries please log in and download the Retail Experience 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.
A mystery shopper will visit short listed companies late September/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)