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“Judges will be focusing on…” = these are the points the judges will be looking for in the entry to be shortlisted
“Questions to think about when entering this award…” = this is a guideline to help you start with your entry, these points don’t need to be included
For more information please visit The Process
Entries are £30 per category
Entries open MONDAY 30TH JANUARY 2023.
Entries close FRIDAY 26TH MAY 2023
Once you have entered you will be contacted via email.
1. Business Man of the Year
This award can be nominated by yourself or by another person.
Judges will be focusing on…
– Achievements the person being nominated has
– The role and responsibilities in the company the person has
– Professional background of the person
– Why should the person be a finalist for this award?
Questions to ask yourself if you are entering yourself into this award…
– What is my professional 5-year plan?
– What does the future hold for me in my career?
– In the past year what achievements have I had?
– What is my role in the company and what responsibilities do I have?
– What makes me stand out against any other person entering this award?
2. Business Woman of the Year
This award can be nominated by yourself or by another person.
Judges will be focusing on…
– Achievements the person being nominated has
– The role and responsibilities in the company the person has
– Professional background of the person
– Why should the person be a finalist for this award?
Questions to ask yourself if you are entering yourself into this award…
– What is my professional 5-year plan?
– What does the future hold for me in my career?
– In the past year what achievements have I had?
– What is my role in the company and what responsibilities do I have?
– What makes me stand out against any other person entering this award?
3. Business of the Year (Under 5 Employees)
This award will be presented to an organisation with less than 5 employees.
Judges will be focusing on…
– Achievements the business has had in the last year (2022-2023)
– Why should this business be shortlisted for Greater Manchester Business Award?
Questions to think about when entering this award…
– The background of the business (e.g., number of employees, why the business was created?)
– What makes this business stand out in front of any other business in the same industry?
– Why does this business deserve to be shortlisted?
– What does the business want the future to look like?
4. Business of the Year (5-10 Employees)
This award will be presented to an organisation with 5-10 employees
Judges will be focusing on…
– Achievements the business has had in the last year (2022-2023)
– Why should this business be shortlisted for Greater Manchester Business Award?
Questions to think about when entering this award…
– The background of the business (e.g., number of employees, why the business was created?)
– What makes this business stand out in front of any other business in the same industry?
– Why does this business deserve to be shortlisted?
– What does the business want the future to look like?
5. Business of the Year (Over 10 Employees)
This award will be presented to an organisation with more than 10 employees
Judges will be focusing on…
– Achievements the business has had in the last year (2022-2023)
– Why should this business be shortlisted for Greater Manchester Business Award?
Questions to think about when entering this award…
– The background of the business (e.g., number of employees, why the business was created?)
– What makes this business stand out in front of any other business in the same industry?
– Why does this business deserve to be shortlisted?
– What does the business want the future to look like?
6. Business of the Year (Over 20 Employees)
This award will be presented to an organisation with more than 20 employees
Judges will be focusing on…
– Achievements the business has had in the last year (2022-2023)
– Why should this business be shortlisted for Greater Manchester Business Award?
Questions to think about when entering this award…
– The background of the business (e.g., number of employees, why the business was created?)
– What makes this business stand out in front of any other business in the same industry?
– Why does this business deserve to be shortlisted?
– What does the business want the future to look like?
7. Health and Wellbeing of Employees
Judges will be focusing on…
– Primary concerns are for the health and wellbeing of their employees
– Examples of how the business has helped their employee’s wellbeing resulting in a positive outcome
– How the business promotes wellbeing to their employees
Questions to think about when entering this award…
– What has the business done in the past year (2022-2023) to help employees wellbeing?
– Does your business have things in place to help the wellbeing of employees (e.g., free gym memberships, work from home days)
– Has the business had any achievements resulting in positive wellbeing of employees?
8. Community Business Award
Judges will be focusing on…
– Examples of how the business helps the community
– How the business shows social responsibility
Questions to think about when entering this award…
– Has the business been involved in charity work for the community in the past year? (2022-2023)
– Has the business raised money for a charity that helps the community?
– Does the business do continuous work with the community?
9. Manchester Business Award
Judges will focus on…
– Examples of how the passion of Manchester is included in the business
– Examples of how the business helps the people of Manchester
Questions to think about when entering this award…
– Does the business promote the city of Manchester?
– Is the business passionate about the city of Manchester and its people
– Why does your business deserve to be shortlisted for a prestigious award like Manchester Business Award?
10. Outstanding Customer Service
Judges will focus on…
– Examples of incredible customer service feedback (e.g., taken from Trustpilot, google reviews)
– Reasons why the business has 5-star customer service
Questions to think about when entering this award…
– How does the business give fantastic customer service to the customers?
– Gather examples of customers giving great customer service feedback
11. New Business of the Year
Judges will be focusing on…
– A business that has started in the last 5 years
– Achievements the business already has
– Long term goals in the new business
Questions to think about when entering this award…
– Background of the business (e.g., how long it has been going for, why the business was created, how many employees does the business have?)
– Does the business already have any achievements since it has been created?
– Why does the new business stand out than any other new business in the industry?
12. Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure of the Year
This award is for businesses that are in the sectors of food and beverage, accommodation and dining, travel/tourism, and entertainment
Judges will be focusing on…
– Examples of customer feedback
– What makes the business stand out from other businesses
– Achievements the business has had
Questions to think about when entering this award…
– Give a background of the business (e.g., how many employees there are, when was the business created, which sector is the business in?)
– Link social media/website to the entry so the judge can look at the online presence
13. Entrepreneur of the Year
Judges will be focusing on…
– The background and inspiration of the product/business the entrepreneur has created
– Examples of achievements from the entrepreneur
– What makes the entrepreneur stand out against the other entries
Questions to think about when entering this award…
– What is the professional background of the entrepreneur?
– What has the person done to become an entrepreneur (e.g., creating a innovative product, or creating a business)
– How has the entrepreneur become successful?
– Future goals for 2023