Open to organisations that show commitment to the learning and development of the workforce, and where appropriate, the supply chain.

• Demonstrates a comprehensive training programme, resulting in an improvement in the motivation and confidence of staff
• May include a particular training initiative that had a significant impact on staff performance to the benefit of the business

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Open to organisations that can demonstrate how they have made the transition from concept to viable business within two years of trading.

• Must demonstrate a successful and outward looking new business, which has used a mixture of sound business techniques, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurialism to establish itself in the marketplace within two years
• Can provide evidence of a well researched business plan and forecasts for business performance.

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Open to organisations that can demonstrate outstanding levels of customer service and satisfaction in all aspects of sales and after care services.

• Show that a clear and consistent customer service policy is implemented throughout the organisation, linked to specific training and development of staff
• Demonstrate a robust mechanism for measuring and evaluating customer feedback

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Open to organisations that can show how an environmentally responsible approach has helped the business prosper through cost savings, increased sales and enhanced service delivery.

• Can provide examples of a waste minimisation, recycling, and/or energy efficiency schemes planned or in practice reduction in resources, improvements to discharges
• Shows evidence of emergency procedures and action plans in place to avoid negative environmental impact.

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Open to organisations established on social principles that delivers community and social benefit and has been trading at least 18 months and employs at least 2 people

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and passion for social entrepreneurship sound business techniques, innovation and creativity
• Able to act as an ambassador to promote the benefits of good social enterprise practise
• Can show success and sustainability, for example through; enterprising or innovative practices; the raising of standards for ethical business of corporate social responsibility; partner links; inclusivity; reaching and engaging with groups; bringing a business-like approach to tackling social / community issues; championing a new approach to business creation.

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Open to organisations that can show a high degree of creativity and dynamism and exploit their innovation to its fullest potential.

• Successful development of new ideas, technologies, products, services and practices that satisfies a real need in the marketplace.
• A culture of nurturing, sharing and developing ideas throughout the organisation and externally with customers and suppliers
• It may include innovative ways of doing business through Partnership working or Joint Ventures, or applying different business models to growing the business.

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Open to organisations that demonstrates an original, well planned marketing campaign

• Can provide examples of an original and innovative marketing campaign which is well researched and has a detailed clear plan, objectives and strategy.
• The campaign should demonstrate success through evaluation and may include use of technology.

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Open to any organisation that has a successful approach to corporate social responsibility, demonstrating a positive community impact.

• Can demonstrate commitment to the community in which they operate, for example through initiatives which promote community development, staff volunteering or community access to facilities
• Strategy for ongoing development of community focussed activities, through which partnerships between community organisations and employees are formed.
• Can show innovative involvement in the development of community programmes and act as a role model and inspiration to other organisations.

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