KPMG Company of the Year Award
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Awards are now closed.
Eligibility
The KPMG 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 KPMG 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 create an account and will therefore be able to save your entry and log in at a later date to complete if required. Click on the "enter now" button and choose the award category you would like to enter.
- Paper-based entry
For paper based entries click on the "enter now" button where you can then download the relevant Award entry form. Please send your completed entry form and accompanying documentation Recorded Delivery marked "KPMG Company of the Year Award Entry" to the person named on the entry form..
Supporting Documentation
Your entry should be accompanied by a copy of the entry form and a written statement of not more than five A4 pages, describing why the company should be considered for the award. The application should be accompanied by supporting evidence (eg photographs, press cutting and endorsements, product literature) and the latest two sets of accounts, with an additional up-to-date statement if the accounts are more than nine months old.
Judging process
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th September 2011. 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 2011. All information will be treated confidentially and only be circulated amongst the judges. Judging will commence late September early October 2011.
Finalists will be invited to attend the following two events as a guest of their Sponsor:
- The Meet the Finalists and Sponsors event at 6.30pm-8.30pm on Monday 14th November 2011 (venue to be decided)
- The Dorset Business Awards Gala Dinner at 7pm on Thursday 24th November 2011 at the Lighthouse in Poole as a guest of their Sponsor.
Sponsored by KMPG
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