The Worthing First Worthing Business Awards 2008 are sponsored by Carpenter Box LLP
This years award categories are as follows:
MicroBiz of the Year Award 2008 (1 to 5 employees)
sponsored by Best Of Worthing
This category highlights excellence for those businesses with 1-5 employees. These businesses may be home, office or workshop based and may be comfortable with their size or in the process of growing. Whichever is the case, the Microbiz award will go to that business which shines out as a beacon of dynamism and innovation in the ultra small sector.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
Last year's shortlist included Parklife Coffee Bar - WINNER | Alishea's Speedy Repairs | Azure Cocktails
Small Business of the Year Award 2008 (upto 20 employees)
sponsored by Business Link
Stepping up the scale brings us to the Small Business Award. With many Worthing businesses qualifying for nomination in this category this award is sure to be hard fought. The judges will be looking for a combination of qualities reflecting a commitment to business excellence through product and service offering to overall branding excellence. Last year’s Worthing Business of the Year went forward off the back of winning this small business category.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
Last year's shortlist included GB Electronics - WINNER | Emerald Finance | Rhubarb Creative
Medium to Large Business of the Year Award 2008
sponsored by HSBC Bank
Worthing has a surprising number of these with quite a few businesses in the very large sector and a good number employing 50 -120 employees. The winner of this award will reflect all that is good in Worthing business and by being here, enhance the reputation of the town as a business centre, possibly on a regional, national or international basis.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
Last year's shortlist included Argyll Insurance - WINNER | Component Moulders | Berkeley Hotel
New Business of the Year Award 2008
sponsored by Bennett Griffin
We define a new business as having been started after 1/8/07. Which new business has most caught the imagination of the town? It may be through its product, marketing or the personality of its promoter. Over to you!
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
Last year's shortlist included TakeAwayMenu.com - WINNER | Starvatious | Rocket 88 Creative | Reflections Nursery
Business Marketing and Promotion Award 2008
sponsored by Northbrook College
Slick? Effective? Honest? Innovative? Worthing business isn’t slow in promoting itself, but which Worthing business has done the best marketing job over the past year and in so doing has changed perceptions or substantially raised its profile?
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
Last year's shortlist included Northbrook College | RAG Revolutionary Arts Group | Worthing Churches Homeless Project - WINNER
‘Corporate Social Responsibility’. Such a dull way of labelling what so many Worthing Businesses are so good at – giving back to the community in which they do business. Whether it’s charity work, helping schools and colleges, or community groups this award is designed to say a big thank you to a business that takes the time to care. Voted for by Worthing Herald readers.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
Last year's shortlist included MGM Assurance - WINNER | Argyll Insurance | Worthing Churches Homeless Project
Innovation In Business Award 2008
sponsored by Durrington High School
We often think of innovation in product terms, but it isn’t necessarily confined to inventions and gizmos. The Innovation is Business award might also go to a business that has taken an established business concept and turned it on its head by selling it in a different way, or by innovative use of technology, or by… Well, you can help decide by nominating a business for this category.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
This is a new category, therefore the are no previous shortlistee's to compare.
Customer Care Award 2008
sponsored by MGM Advantage
The business that wins this award will have ticked one of the biggest boxes in the ‘getting it right’ manual. If you know of a business that is passionate about customer care then nominate them to this award.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
Last year's shortlist included Argyll Insurance | GSG Cargo - WINNER | Laughing Donkey Promotions
Education, Training and Development Award 2008
sponsored by Reflections Nursery
Education, training and development are key components to Business Success. Having a motivated workforce who know their job is key to moving a business on. The winner of this category will have shown a real commitment to developing their workforce.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
Last year's shortlist included HSBC Invoice Finance - WINNER | Paula Rosa | United Merchants
Retailer of the Year Award 2008
sponsored by Argyll Insurance
If Britain is a nation of shopkeepers Worthing’s reputation as a centre for quality shopping should come as no surprise. As well as offering a quality product line, the retail business that carries off this award will have impressed its customers with its commitment to good service and aftercare.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
Last year's shortlist included Random Rules | Pearmains Jewellers - WINNER | Bootie Boutique
Restaurant of the Year Award 2008
sponsored by Classic Event Marquees
Food glorious food. Business and food go together, but which Worthing eatery takes the biscuit as the Town’s best. Last year this category was hard fought but the eventual winner came through on a combination of food quality, service and ambience. There is no shortage of volunteers to judge this one so all nominations will be gratefully received.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
Last year's shortlist included Indigo Restaurant | Casa Ciro's | Room 4 Living - WINNER
Tourism and Leisure Award 2008
sponsored by triggersnappy.co.uk
Worthing’s reputation as a holiday destination is on the up but which business deserves special recognition in helping that along? It could be a hotel, it could be an attraction. Whichever it is, it will have impressed the judges as standing out from the crowd.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
Last year's shortlist included Berkeley Hotel | English Bowling Association - WINNER
E-commerce or E-brochure, E-information or E-news? The Worthing Website of the year may shine in one or all of these facets of virtual business. Your job is to nominate the website that catches your eye – you can even nominate on-line!
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
This is a new category, therefore the are no previous shortlistee's to compare.
Green Business of the Year Award 2008
sponsored by PDQ Direct
Month by month we become more and more aware of the effect we have on our planet. If you know a business doing more than its bit to reduce the size of its carbon footprint, nominate it here.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
This is a new category, therefore the are no previous shortlistee's to compare.
Charity/Not For Profit Organisation of the Year Award 2008
sponsored by Saywell International
These days, the Charitable and Not for Profit Sectors have to operate in a very businesslike way. Worthing is blessed with a surprising number of local, regional and national charities and not for profit ‘businesses’ which is why we have included this new category. The winner of this award will have impressed the judges with their approach and success in achieving their aim, be that aim charitable, educational or cultural etc.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
This is a new category, therefore the are no previous shortlistee's to compare.
Manufacturer of the Year Award 2008
sponsored by Lloyds TSB
Despite the effect of the globalisation on manufacturing, Worthing retains a surprising number of businesses that actually make things, and makes them well. This award will highlight all that is good about manufacturing, and will be won by the business that best showcases the processes of innovation and design, manufacture and sales that makes the business something special.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
This is a new category, therefore the are no previous shortlistee's to compare.
Worthing Business Person of the Year 2008
sponsored by Barclays Commercial Bank
Business is about teamwork and leadership. This exciting, new award will go to the Worthing business person who exemplifies all that is good about these two keys to success in business, but with that added extra that makes them stand out. We’re looking for a balance of personality and commitment, social responsibility and humour that will make this person a natural for this prestigious award.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
This is a new category, therefore the are no previous shortlistee's to compare.
Worthing Business of the Year Award 2008
sponsored by Carpenter Box LLP
This prestigious award will be chosen from one of the winners from the awards above. This deserving winner received £1,000 of free advertising in the Worthing Herald.
The 'Worthing Business of the Year' award for 2007 was given to
GB Electronics
Geoff Bullen, Founder and Chairman said ‘I am shocked, delighted and amazed. I wish my sons could be here because they are so much a part of this, as are our brilliant team. I could not do any of this without them, their ideas and their technical brilliance. We have the technology that medical science needs today, and to be able to design products that actually help people and medical professionals is wonderful.’ |
