Entry Form 2013
South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
YOUR Business details
Business/Organisation name:Trading name (if different from above):
Year of establishment:
Category Entered:
Awards Entry contact name:
Position:
Phone:
Mobile:
Email address:
Postal address:
Web address (if applicable):
Street Address:
Name of CEO or equivalent:
Category
Entrants may enter one category only. Please clearly mark (X) the category you wish to enter.
☐ Emerging Business Award☐Retail Award
☐ Hospitality Industry Award☐ Tourism Industry Award
☐ Construction Industry Award ☐ Service Industry Award
☐ Manufacturing & Primary Produce Award
Note - Organisers reserve the right to split a category into Large/Small as appropriate, subject to entries received. In this case two awards will be presented for that category.
Number of Staff:Full time:Part time:20
Briefly describe your business/organisation and its core activities (50 words maximum).
Please note: Businesses are judged out of a total of 100 points. The top four scoring entrants in each category will become category finalists; however entrants must score over 60 points to qualify to become a finalist.
What are your organisations vision and goals, and how do you achieve these and implement them through your workforce, suppliers and customers?
Particular attention should be directed to:
-Strategic planning development and challenges associated with achieving these goals.
-Developing the organisations culture and workforce while creating a high performing team
(Maximum 300 words)
List 10 reasons why your business is a winner.
This could include:
-What advantages/attributes does your business have that set it apart from your competition and will enable you to achieve your goals and objectives?
-Customer service – customer experience, ability to retain customers and build market share
-Management & Staff – Staff incentives, recognition, productivity
-Opportunities – What are the major opportunities for your business and how will you make the most of these opportunities.
-New product development or innovation
(Maximum 500 words)
Describe the business results in general terms over the past two years. Please take note of the following points.
-Productivity improvements
-Market share improvements
-Business growth record
-Financial indicators
-Business efficiency
(Maximum 400 words).
Has your profit increased in the last financial year compared to the previous?Yes☐
No☐
Not Applicable☐
If it has increased in the last financial year compared to the previous, by what percentage?☐
If N/A please explain:
You may attach ONE (1) additional A4 Page with relevant graphs, photographs or diagrams,i.e. visuals only. All visuals must be captioned and clearly referenced to the body of your entry.
Entry will be photocopied and sent to the 4 judges. If you have high quality images please provide 4 separate copies.
The top mark from this section will receive the Sustainability Award.
Describe and demonstrate your commitment to environmental sustainability. (15points)
Your entry could include such things as:
Waste management, recycling, paper use, energy outputs/utilities, biodegradable or recycled packaging, water conservation.
(Maximum 500 words)
The top mark from this section will receive the Innovation & Technology Award.
Describe and demonstrate how you have incorporated innovation and technology in the day to day running of your business and how this contributes to productivity and maximisation of profits. (15points)
Your entry could include such things as:
-Innovative techniques
-Creative innovations
-IT innovations
-Use of technologies
(Maximum 500 words)
Ensure that yourentry does not exceed the word count for each section.
Ensure your entry is signed.
Please post, deliver or emailone copy of your completed entry formto:
Janet Hogan
South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
Aoraki Development Business & Tourism
P O Box 560
Timaru 7940
Or electronically to
Please note: Entries close 5pm Friday June 21. No late entries will be accepted.
CHECKLIST
Please ensure you can answer ‘YES’ to the following questions prior to signing your entry:
I have answered all questions:
1. Background Information
2. Leadership & Planning (15 points)
3. Strengths (25 points)
4. Results (25 points)
5. Visual Information (5 points)
6. Sustainability (15 points).
7. Innovation & Technology (15 points)
☐I have read and understand the Entry Information and Guidelines.
☐I understand that if we become a category finalist, the judges may request supplementary information to determine the category winner.
☐I understand that if we become a category finalist we will be required to provide a media release, short script for video production and a company spokesperson to appear on the video.
Declaration:
I declare to the best of my knowledge the information contained in this Entry Form is true and correct. I have read and understood the criteria for the category selected and confirm that the submitted entry meets the criteria.
Name of Contact: ______Signature: ______Date: ______
2013 South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
Aoraki Development Business & TourismI p: 03 687 2682 I