Cirencester Business Awards 2013

1. Cirencester Business Awards 2013 Organised by

2. Thanks to our main sponsor Morris Owen

3. and our media partners

4. Our 2012 winners celebrate their success

5. Our 2011 winners celebrate their success

6. Will you be one of our winners in 2013?

7. Award Categories • Business of the Year (with more than 25 employees) • Business of the Year (with less than 25 employees) • Business Person of the Year • Hospitality & Business Tourism Provider of the Year • Outstanding Innovation of the Year • PR & Marketing Campaign of the Year • Sustainable Business of the Year • Team of the Year • Young Entrepreneur of the Year

8. Business of the Year(with more than 25 employees) Award sponsored by

9. Business of the Year(with more than 25 employees) As a hub for business, Cirencester has a reputation for quality, service and excellence – attributes which will all be present in the winner of the Cirencester Business of the Year Award. The recipient of this award will demonstrate the perfect balance of core business activities including finance, operations, HR, sales and marketing. They will have achieved measurable, provable success through 2012 and be able to demonstrate why they are all round worthy winners of the title – Business of the Year.

10. Business of the Year(with less than 25 employees) Award sponsored by

11. Business of the Year(with less than 25 employees) Running a small business, whether it is from home alone or with a select team, presents unique challenges in terms of logistics, skills and management. The recipient of this award will demonstrate the perfect balance of core business activities including finance, operations, HR, sales and marketing. They have achieved measurable, provable success through 2012 and be able to demonstrate why they are all round worthy winners of the title – Business of the Year.

12. Business Person of the Year Award sponsored by

13. Business Person of the Year Whilst teams are the lifeblood of many organisations, it is individual talent that marks some businesses as being truly great. The winner of this award will be an inspiration to us all, at the forefront of their field and a leader within their business. The judges will be looking for the highest levels of business acumen, a wealth of achievements and respect from their peers.

14. Hospitality & Business Tourism Provider of the Year Award sponsored by

15. Hospitality & Business Tourism Provider of the Year As a world famous town, renowned for its history and chic shopping experience, hospitality is at the heart of Cirencester’s business offering. From cafes, pubs and restaurants to B&Bs, venues and hotels the winner will demonstrate how they have gone the extra mile to provide great hospitality to our many visitors and the local community. In particular the judges will be looking for high quality facilities, value for money, excellent sales and marketing and of course, that personal touch.

16. Outstanding Innovation of the Year Award sponsored by

17. Outstanding Innovation of the Year Without ground breaking new ideas, inventiveness and experimentation our business community would stagnate. From new systems for traditional businesses to the creation of new products, the winner will have the flair for the unusual and the courage to have implemented it to the benefit of their business. The judges will be looking for exciting new ideas and new ways of working, alongside positive results and proof of their success.

18. PR & Marketing Campaign of the Year Award sponsored by

19. PR & Marketing Campaign of the Year Have you done something creative this year; used the media to promote your brand; or communicated your message in a new and unusual way? The PR and Marketing award will recognise a business or organisation that demonstrates a well run marketing campaign with measurable achievements. The winner will have truly demonstrated their understanding of their target market; their ability to reach out to them in a variety of creative way and a significant return on investment.

20. Sustainable Business of the Year Award sponsored by

21. Sustainable Business of the Year Sustainability should be at the heart of every community, which is why it should also be at the heart of every business. The winner of this category will be able to demonstrate a true understanding of CSR, including social, economic and environmental issues. They will show how their business has worked with the local community, giving back to the people around them, whilst clearly identifying ways to improve their impact on the environment. And of course, this needs to be backed up by sound long term fiscal planning.

22. Team of the Year Award sponsored by Cirencester Community Development Trust Ltd

23. Team of the Year Organisations stand or fail on the strength of the bonds between the people working for them. The Team of the Year will be a group of individuals who have worked together to achieve the exceptional. The judges will be looking for cohesiveness, great relationships, clear goals and a successful outcome – as well as that all important team spirit.

24. Young Entrepreneurof the Year Award sponsored by

25. Young Entrepreneurof the Year The young entrepreneurs of today are the business leaders of the future. We are looking for someone under 25 who has set up and is successfully growing a business in 2012/13. The judges will be interested in sound business planning and skills balanced by youthful energy and flair – above all they want to be dazzled by the bright lights of the future.

26. You have to be in it to win it! • Decide which Award you deserve to win • Download the Entry Form from our website • Prepare your Entry Statement, and gather any supporting material • Send your entry to us by Thursday 28th March

28. The Awards Presentation & Dinner 17th May 2013 Royal Agricultural College

29. Tickets will be available from 2nd April 2013£28 per person Look out for the email!

30. Some of our previous winners

31. and what some of them said…. “…..we were absolutely delighted and so proud to get the recognition for the hard work we do here…..” Isobel Milne The Corinium Museum Winner: Hospitality & Business Tourism Provider 2012 Quote from follow up article in the Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard. Cameron Morgan Web Designer Winner: Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 “…I have had so many offers of work because of it…it was one of the best things that has happened to me…” Quote from follow up article in the Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard.

32. Some of our previous winners

33. and what some of them said…. “…..it was fantastic recognition for us and our work…..” Adam Baggs Cirencester Round Table Winner: Team of the Year 2012 Quote from follow up article in the Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard. Jan Federlein Cirencester Scene Magazine Winner: Sustainable Business of the Year 2012 “…I hope it gives us a big boost to build up the business…” Quote from follow up article in the Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard.

34. Some of our previous winners

35. and what some of them said…. “…..it is a fantastic honour, and great to be recognised in Cirencester …..” Oli Christie Neon Play Winner: Business Person of the Year 2012 Quote from follow up article in the Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard. Paul Ferns Cirencester Civil Engineering Winner: Business of the Year (with less than 25 employees) 2012 “…it has given the company a boost, and not just in the office but to all the lads out there who do the work…” Quote from follow up article in the Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard.

36. Some of our previous winners

37. and what some of them said…. “…..I was so delighted when we won …..” Kim Tomkins Usay Compare Winner: Business of the Year (with more than 25 employees) 2012 Quote from follow up article in the Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard. Tessa Webb Cotswold Open Studios Winner: PR & Marketing Campaign of the Year 2012 “…I was bowled over…it has given everyone involved in the event a huge morale boost…” Quote from follow up article in the Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard.

39. Special Awards The Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard Customer Service Award Open to all businesses, voted for by your customers and clients

40. Customer Service Award 2012 Le Beaujolais Restaurant

41. Special Awards The Cotswold Life Cirencester Ambassador Award Open to all businesses, voted for by readers of Cotswold Life

42. Cirencester Hero Award 2012 Roger Brown

43. Special Awards The Cirencester Scene Creatives Champion Award Open to all businesses, voted for by readers of Cirencester Scene

45. Join a Judging Panel In order to ensure that the awards are presented fairly and that each entry is given the expert consideration it deserves, we'd like to ask you to volunteer to join one of the Judging Panels. Each panel will include a representative from Cirencester Chamber of Commerce, a representative from the business sponsoring the Award and at least one category specialist. Please contact us for more information. (Remember that you will not be able to enter the category you are judging!)

47. Dates to remember 17th January 2013 Full details available on our website www.ccoc.org.uk 28th March 2013 Closing date for entries 2nd April 2013 Tickets for the dinner go on sale (£28 per person) 1st May 2013 The top 3 in each category will be notified 17th May 2013 Awards Dinner & Presentation (Black tie optional)