This award seeks to recognise a successful Dorset based business who empowers and supports its people to succeed by going above and beyond legal requirements to meet the health and well-being needs of its employees. The winning organisation will be able to demonstrate its understanding and implementation of its health and well-being strategy and programme in action but also be able to validate ways in which it goes above and beyond standard practices. Judges will be looking for an organisation with the ability to inspire others to do the same.

Eligibility

• Members of the current year’s Employee Health and Wellbeing Award Judges’ panel are not eligible to nominate or receive this award.
• A nominated business will be located within DT or BH postcodes and open to both members and non-members of the Dorset Chamber.
• Winners of this category from the previous year are not eligible to enter.
• Entrants can only enter a total of 2x awards per year.
• Sponsors of the award categories are not eligible to enter.

Application process

All entries can be submitted online via the ‘Enter now’ button where you will be taken to our award platform to complete the form. You will need to register first before you can complete the form, this ensures that you can come back at your leisure to finish off your entry.

Supporting documentation

To support your entry entrants are advised to supply supporting documentation/ assets, all up-loadable during the entry process. This supporting evidence could include all or any of the following; video, Images, photographs, press cuttings, data reports, sales reports, endorsements as well as statistics in graphs may be included.

Judging Process

All information will be treated confidentially and will only be circulated amongst the judges of your category and your entry will not be processed until after then closing date. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external considerations.Closing date for entry is 2nd August 2019. Please note this date is final and will not be extended. All entries will be processed and judged during August and shortlisted businesses can expect to be visited by the judges to better inform their decision. We ask that shortlisted businesses be aware of this and are as accommodating as possible.

Finalists and Confidentiality

We recognise and understand the sensitive nature of the information submitted in your entries. With this in mind, there are systems in place to ensure confidentiality at all stages of the judging process. All information provided by the entering business are strictly confidential and shared only with an esteemed judging panel in-order to make an informed assessment between all entrants. Every judge is required to sign a legally binding confidentiality agreement before their appointment. 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. Three finalists will be chosen from this process to go through to the Gala Dinner at Bournemouth BIC on Thursday 28th November 2019 where the category winner will be announced. Finalists will be given 2 tickets per company to sit on the sponsored category table.

Eligibility

• Entrants can only enter a total of 2x awards per year.
• The Creative and Impact Award is open to businesses of any size which have a BH/DT postcode or are based in Dorset.
• Sponsors of the award categories are not eligible to enter.

Application process

All entries can be submitted online via the ‘Enter now’ button where you will be taken to our award platform to complete the form. You will need to register first before you can complete the form, this ensures that you can come back at your leisure to finish off your entry. Entrants have the option of submitting additional materials in the form of visuals, a 3 minute video or maximum 8 page slide deck is recommended to demonstrate your creative approach.

Judging Process

All information will be treated confidentially and will only be circulated amongst the judges of your category and your entry will not be processed until after then closing date. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external considerations.Closing date for entry is 2nd August 2019. Please note this date is final and will not be extended. All entries will be processed and judged during August and shortlisted businesses can expect to be visited by the judges to better inform their decision. We ask that shortlisted businesses be aware of this and are as accommodating as possible.

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. Three finalists will be chosen from this process to go through to the Gala Dinner at Bournemouth BIC on Thursday 28th November 2019 where the category winner will be announced. Finalists will be given 2 tickets per company to sit on the sponsored category table.

Eligibility

• Members of the current year’s Judges’ panel are not eligible to nominate or receive this award. • A nominated business will be located within DT or BH postcodes and open to both members and non-members of the Dorset Chamber. • Entrants can only enter a maximum of 2x categories across the awards. • Sponsors of the award categories are not eligible to enter.

Application process

All entries can be submitted online via the ‘Enter now’ button where you will be taken to our award platform to complete the form. You will need to register first before you can complete the form, this ensures that you can come back at your leisure to finish off your entry.

Judging Process

All information will be treated confidentially and will only be circulated amongst the judges of your category and your entry will not be processed until after then closing date. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external considerations.Closing date for entry is 2nd August 2019. Please note this date is final and will not be extended. All entries will be processed and judged during August and shortlisted businesses can expect to be visited by the judges to better inform their decision. We ask that shortlisted businesses be aware of this and are as accommodating as possible.

Finalists and Confidentiality

We recognise and understand the sensitive nature of the information submitted in your entries. With this in mind, there are systems in place to ensure confidentiality at all stages of the judging process. All information provided by the entering business are strictly confidential and shared only with an esteemed judging panel in-order to make an informed assessment between all entrants. Every judge is required to sign a legally binding confidentiality agreement before their appointment. 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. Three finalists will be chosen from this process to go through to the Gala Dinner at Bournemouth BIC on Thursday 28th November 2019 where the category winner will be announced. Finalists will be given 2 tickets per company to sit on the sponsored category table.

Environmental improvements include actions to; benefit wildlife and wildlife habitats; reduce emissions, waste or noise; improve raw material use or transport efficiency; clean up land; manage land for nature; compensate for effects on Dorset’s natural assets and reduce any negative impact of business activities.

Eligibility

• Members of the current year’s Dorset Environmental Business Award Judges’ panel are not eligible to nominate or receive this award.
• A nominated business will be located within DT or BH postcodes and open to both members and non-members of the Dorset Chamber.
• Winners of this category from the previous year are not eligible to enter.
• Entrants can only enter a maximum of 2x categories across the awards.
• Sponsors of any category are not eligible to enter.

Application process

All entries can be submitted online via the ‘Enter now’ button where you will be taken to our award platform to complete the form. You will need to register first before you can complete the form, this ensures that you can come back at your leisure to finish off your entry.

Judging Process

All information will be treated confidentially and will only be circulated amongst the judges of your category and your entry will not be processed until after then closing date. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external considerations.Closing date for entry is 2nd August 2019. Please note this date is final and will not be extended. All entries will be processed and judged during August and shortlisted businesses can expect to be visited by the judges to better inform their decision. We ask that shortlisted businesses be aware of this and are as accommodating as possible.

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. Three finalists will be chosen from this process to go through to the Gala Dinner at Bournemouth BIC on Thursday 28th November 2019 where the category winner will be announced. Finalists will be given 2 tickets per company to sit on the sponsored category table.

Eligibility

• The BV Dairy Investing in Dorset Award is open to businesses of any size which have a BH/DT postcode or are based in Dorset. Winners of this award from the past 2 years are not eligible to enter.
• Entrants can only enter a maximum of 2x categories across the awards.
• Sponsors of the awards categories are not eligible to enter.

Entry Critera

The winner of this award will be able to demonstrate their active commitment to spending locally and give details of specific examples that show the extent to which they embrace the concept of developing business relationships with other Dorset-based organisations and companies.

Application process

All entries can be submitted online via the ‘Enter now’ button where you will be taken to our award platform to complete the form. You will need to register first before you can complete the form, this ensures that you can come back at your leisure to finish off your entry.

Judging Process

All information will be treated confidentially and will only be circulated amongst the judges of your category and your entry will not be processed until after then closing date. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external considerations.Closing date for entry is 2nd August 2019. Please note this date is final and will not be extended. All entries will be processed and judged during August and shortlisted businesses can expect to be visited by the judges to better inform their decision. We ask that shortlisted businesses be aware of this and are as accommodating as possible.

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. Three finalists will be chosen from this process to go through to the Gala Dinner at Bournemouth BIC on Thursday 28th November 2019 where the category winner will be announced. Finalists will be given 2 tickets per company to sit on the sponsored category table.

This year’s Lester Aldridge 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.

Eligibility

• Entrants can only enter a maximum of 2x categories across the awards.
• The Lester Aldridge Company of the Year Award is open to any company which has a BH/DT postcode or is based in Dorset.
• Sponsors of any category are not eligible to enter.

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

All entries can be submitted online via the ‘Enter now’ button where you will be taken to our award platform to complete the form. You will need to register first before you can complete the form, this ensures that you can come back at your leisure to finish off your entry.

Supporting documentation

To support your entry entrants are advised to supply supporting documentation/ assets, all up-loadable during the entry process. This supporting evidence could include all or any of the following; video, Images, photographs, press cuttings, data reports, sales reports, endorsements as well as statistics in graphs may be included.

Judging Process

All information will be treated confidentially and will only be circulated amongst the judges of your category and your entry will not be processed until after then closing date. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external considerations. Closing date for entry is 2nd August 2019. Please note this date is final and will not be extended. All entries will be processed and judged during August and shortlisted businesses can expect to be visited by the judges to better inform their decision. We ask that shortlisted businesses be aware of this and are as accommodating as possible.

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. Three finalists will be chosen from this process to go through to the Gala Dinner at Bournemouth BIC on Thursday 28th November 2019 where the category winner will be announced. Finalists will be given 2 tickets per company to sit on the sponsored category table.

Eligibility

• Entrants can only enter a maximum of 2x categories across the awards.
• The PKF Francis Clark Family Business Award is open to family businesses that operate within a BH/DT postcode or are based in Dorset. Winners of this award from the previous 2 years are not eligible to enter.
• Sponsors of the awards categories are not eligible to enter.

Application process

All entries can be submitted online via the ‘Enter now’ button where you will be taken to our award platform to complete the form. You will need to register first before you can complete the form, this ensures that you can come back at your leisure to finish off your entry.

Judging Process

All information will be treated confidentially and will only be circulated amongst the judges of your category and your entry will not be processed until after then closing date. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external considerations.Closing date for entry is 2nd August 2019. Please note this date is final and will not be extended. All entries will be processed and judged during August and shortlisted businesses can expect to be visited by the judges to better inform their decision. We ask that shortlisted businesses be aware of this and are as accommodating as possible.

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. Three finalists will be chosen from this process to go through to the Gala Dinner at Bournemouth BIC on Thursday 28th November 2019 where the category winner will be announced. Finalists will be given 2 tickets per company to sit on the sponsored category table.

Eligibility

• Open to members and non-members of the Dorset Chamber.
• Businesses require a BH/DT postcode or need to be based in Dorset.
• Achieved a significant year on year percentage of growth in the last 3 years.
• Provide supporting evidence to support their entry.
• Entrants can enter a maximum of 2x categories across all awards.
• Sponsors of any category are not eligible to enter.

Application process

All entries can be submitted online via the ‘Enter now’ button where you will be taken to our award platform to complete the form. You will need to register first before you can complete the form, this ensures that you can come back at your leisure to finish off your entry.

Supporting documentation

To support your entry entrants are advised to supply supporting documentation/ assets, all up-loadable during the entry process. This supporting evidence could include all or any of the following; video, Images, photographs, press cuttings, data reports, sales reports, endorsements as well as statistics in graphs may be included.

Judging Process

All information will be treated confidentially and will only be circulated amongst the judges of your category and your entry will not be processed until after then closing date. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external considerations.Closing date for entry is 2nd August 2019. Please note this date is final and will not be extended. All entries will be processed and judged during August and shortlisted businesses can expect to be visited by the judges to better inform their decision. We ask that shortlisted businesses be aware of this and are as accommodating as possible.

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. Three finalists will be chosen from this process to go through to the Gala Dinner at Bournemouth BIC on Thursday 28th November 2019 where the category winner will be announced. Finalists will be given 2 tickets per company to sit on the sponsored category table.

This award is entered by nomination only. If you believe your business’ leader deserves recognition for their experience, ambition, sound judgement and adaptability and engage their employees then please complete the entry form.

Eligibility

• Be a business owner, partner or senior decision maker who is active in the day-to-day management and operation of their business from any sector within the DT or BH postcodes.
• Demonstrate examples of significant business achievements such as other industry awards, public recognition, other achievement or recommendations.
• Be established in the same business for three years
• Entrants can enter a maximum of 2x categories across all awards
• Demonstrate professional business acumen and leadership
• Have active involvement in recognised professional and/or trade associations
• Contribute to corporate and social responsibility as well as the regions business community
• Demonstrate extraordinary levels of employee engagement across their organisation through an exceptional workplace and company culture.
• Sponsors of any category are not eligible to enter.

Application process

All entries can be submitted online via the ‘Enter now’ button where you will be taken to our award platform to complete the form. You will need to register first before you can complete the form, this ensures that you can come back at your leisure to finish off your entry.

Supporting documentation

To support your entry entrants are advised to supply supporting documentation/ assets, all up-loadable during the entry process. This supporting evidence could include all or any of the following; video, Images, photographs, press cuttings, data reports, sales reports, endorsements as well as statistics in graphs may be included.

Judging Process

All information will be treated confidentially and will only be circulated amongst the judges of your category and your entry will not be processed until after then closing date. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external considerations.Closing date for entry is 2nd August 2019. Please note this date is final and will not be extended. All entries will be processed and judged during August and shortlisted businesses can expect to be visited by the judges to better inform their decision. We ask that shortlisted businesses be aware of this and are as accommodating as possible.

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.

Eligibility

• Members or employees of the current year’s award Judges’ panel are not eligible to nominate or receive this award.
• The award is open to current apprentices with a BH/ DT postcode. Applications/ nominations are for individuals with a proven track record of adding value to their business through their apprenticeship.
• Open to both members and non-members of the Dorset Chamber.
• This award is open to apprentices in any sector and industry.
• Entrants can enter a maximum of 2x categories across all awards.
• Sponsors of any category are not eligible to enter.

Application process

All entries can be submitted online via the ‘Enter now’ button where you will be taken to our award platform to complete the form. You will need to register first before you can complete the form, this ensures that you can come back at your leisure to finish off your entry.

Judging Process

All information will be treated confidentially and will only be circulated amongst the judges of your category and your entry will not be processed until after then closing date. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external considerations.Closing date for entry is 2nd August 2019. Please note this date is final and will not be extended. All entries will be processed and judged during August and shortlisted businesses can expect to be visited by the judges to better inform their decision. We ask that shortlisted businesses be aware of this and are as accommodating as possible.

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. Three finalists will be chosen from this process to go through to the Gala Dinner at Bournemouth BIC on Thursday 28th November 2019 where the category winner will be announced. Finalists will be given 2 tickets per company to sit on the sponsored category table.

Eligibility

• Entrants can enter a maximum of 2x categories across all awards.
• The Dorset Export Award is open to any Dorset business which has a BH/DT postcode or is based in Dorset, including multi-nationals or their subsidiaries with a major presence in the county, to small private companies. They must have been trading for at least three years and have a record of international trade during that period
• Sponsors of any category are not eligible to enter.

Application process

All entries can be submitted online via the ‘Enter now’ button where you will be taken to our award platform to complete the form. You will need to register first before you can complete the form, this ensures that you can come back at your leisure to finish off your entry.

Judging Process

All information will be treated confidentially and will only be circulated amongst the judges of your category and your entry will not be processed until after then closing date. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external considerations.Closing date for entry is 2nd August 2019. Please note this date is final and will not be extended. All entries will be processed and judged during August and shortlisted businesses can expect to be visited by the judges to better inform their decision. We ask that shortlisted businesses be aware of this and are as accommodating as possible.

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. Three finalists will be chosen from this process to go through to the Gala Dinner at Bournemouth BIC on Thursday 28th November 2019 where the category winner will be announced. Finalists will be given 2 tickets per company to sit on the sponsored category table.

Eligibility

• The TeamJobs Team of the Year Award is open to any company who has a BH/DT postcode or is based in Dorset.
• Entrants can enter a maximum of 2x categories across the awards.
• Sponsors of any category are not eligible to enter.

 

Application process

All entries can be submitted online via the ‘Enter now’ button where you will be taken to our award platform to complete the form. You will need to register first before you can complete the form, this ensures that you can come back at your leisure to finish off your entry.

Judging Process

All information will be treated confidentially and will only be circulated amongst the judges of your category and your entry will not be processed until after then closing date. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external considerations.Closing date for entry is 2nd August 2019. Please note this date is final and will not be extended. All entries will be processed and judged during August and shortlisted businesses can expect to be visited by the judges to better inform their decision. We ask that shortlisted businesses be aware of this and are as accommodating as possible.

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. Three finalists will be chosen from this process to go through to the Gala Dinner at Bournemouth BIC on Thursday 28th November 2019 where the category winner will be announced. Finalists will be given 2 tickets per company to sit on the sponsored category table.