Nottinghamshire: Business of the Year

Sponsored by: East Midlands Development Agency

Sponsored by East Midlands Development Agency

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber is the foremost business interest group in the East Midlands, representing over 3,500 members ranging from sole traders to huge multinational corporations.

On their behalf we lobby decision makers at local, regional, national and even international level. Strong partnerships are important to our ability to influence individuals and organisations whose actions affect the business environment; and the Chamber's relationship with the East Midlands Development Agency is a powerful force in this respect.

Together we seek to encourage excellence in the business community, not just in terms of profit, performance and growth but also in the contribution made to the wellbeing of the workforce and the wider community.

The Business of the Year Award is all about recognising true excellence, and showcasing the organisations which reflect the best that Derbyshire has to offer, and of which we can be most proud.

Business of the Year - Criteria

The Business of the Year award will be given to the company that demonstrates all-round excellence in business. The award will focus on financial performance and future objectives, the competitive advantage of the business, and will focus on examples of specific strategies that have driven business growth. If your business achievements are impressive then this award is for you.

The judges will be looking for:

  • Overall trends in sales turnover and profit development and a brief description of key events that have influenced them.
  • The objectives of your business over the next three years.
  • Specific business objectives/initiatives that impact on your local community e.g. environment, community projects, social causes.
  • A key event or change that has contributed to business success.
  • Specific business objectives for the next twelve months, including financial aspects, and how you will measure performance against these objectives.
  • What makes your business standout from competition - your competitive advantage and business performance compared to the competition.
  • Initiatives you intend to undertake to develop your staff - include examples to demonstrate the impact of training and development on your business.
  • A summary of why your company deserves the award.