Overall Winner
The winner of this award will be chosen from the winners of all the other categories and will recieve £500.
Sponsored by Burgis & Bullock.
Best New Business
For businesses established within the last two years (start date after 1.1.2008) demonstrating a high degree of entrepreneurship and vision for the future. Entrants will be asked to explain the background to the business; how the company has performed since starting and what its future projections are.
Sponsored by FSB Insurance Service (provided by Towergate).
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Enterprising Business
This award will go to the business that can show outstanding initiative, boldness and imagination, as well as sound management practices. Entrants to this award will be expected to demonstrate sustainable growth combined with a degree of commercial success that is exceptional for the size of the business.
Sponsored by Enterprising Coventry.
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Best use of Technology
This award recognises the impact of new or existing businesses that have utilised technology to improve the business. This could include development through IT, use of the internet, design, websites, e-procurement, mobile phones or manufacturing. The award will go to a business that has used technology to improve in any area. Sponsored by Trend Micro.
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Service Excellence
It's not enough for the customer to be 'always right' any more. He or she shouldn't have to argue the case. Dazzling customer service is the only way to guarantee customer loyalty. Price competition and product promotion have a role to play, but the smartest companies are recognising that their greatest assets are their own people and their existing customers.
Sponsored by Lloyds TSB.
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Innovation Award
The judges of this award will look for the business that can best demonstrate an innovative nature. They will want to see evidence of how your business has benefited from innovation in technology, management processes or business ideas.
Sponsored by Business Link.
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Staff Training and Development
The judges are looking for businesses that offer clear opportunities for staff development and training. They will be looking to see how you motivate your staff to undertake training and are particularly interested in the success stories that are a direct result of your training development.
Sponsored by Rugby Borough Council.
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Environmental Responsibility
The judges of this award will look for the business that can best demonstrate a company-wide commitment to minimising its impact on the environment. They will expect to see evidence of a clearly articulated and widely communicated environmental strategy embedded in the company's business practices.
Sponsored by Peugeot.
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