Category Information
Aimed at businesses with a turnover of £5 million or over.
All the winners of a “Business of the Year Award” will have demonstrated how they can stand out from the crowd in their category through areas such as ambition, profitability, growth, sound business planning, customer satisfaction and management of people – they will have a “wow factor” that is worth celebrating.
Judges will be looking for:
- A clear business plan
- Financials both past and present (turnover, profit/loss figures will be treated in confidence, estimates are acceptable)
- Evidence of a clear vision for the long-term future of the business
Please note: Judges have requested that the following documents are included as part of your application:
- Business plan
- Accounts
For any queries regarding your entry, please get in touch with the Chamber team at info@somersetbusinessawards.org.uk.
How do i enter?
- Choose your category
- Enter a statement of up to 800 words explaining why your business merits an award
- Highlight up to six key points selling your company to the judges
- Attach up to five pieces of evidence to support your application – attachments can be up to a maximum of 2MB each.
- Attach the company logo
Does my business qualify?
BS21, 22, 23, 24, 40, 48 and 49
The business should have its head office within the defined eligible area set out above. If this is not the case, the entry MUST demonstrate that the enterprise has local autonomy over business planning, marketing, HR and budget within the eligible areas listed above.
If you are unsure if you qualify, please get in touch.
Award Judge

Netitude was formed in 2001 by Adam Harling (Managing Director) to elevate the performance of our businesses through our ‘Growth Through Technology’ mindset.
What started out as a one-man band has grown organically to become a dynamic Managed Services Provider (MSP). In 2023, Netitude ranked 307th among the top 501 Manage IT service providers, worldwide, a market with over 130,000 players, This year, we’ve set our sights on climbing even higher in the rankings.
Adam’s role within the business is as integral as ever. He works with his fellow directors to elevate the business from within so that Netitude continues to provide best-in-class service to each client on the roster.
At Netitude, we really do practice what we preach when it comes to continuous service improvement and technological enhancement. We live in a fast-paced, digitally driven era, and we know how time-consuming and, at times, frustrating technology can be.
That’s why we truly believe in our business model and bespoke NET9 framework, a technological roadmap that our technology experts tailor to the needs of every one of our clients.
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Netitude’s journey began when our Managing Director and Founder, Adam Harling, set out to elevate the performances of local businesses in and around Somerset with his ‘Growth Through Technology’ mantra and a fixed rate, fully managed IT service,
While we may have grown and evolved in the 23 years we’ve operated as a business, our core principles haven’t changed one bit.
We’re still committed to enabling businesses to get the most out of their technology, whether by enabling them to take advantage of digital transformation or strengthening their cybersecurity defences.
Our company culture is embodied in the core values our employees live and breathe in their day-to-day activities as part of the Netitude team. We truly believe in each of our values as they help new and existing employees to get to grips with the standard of service we strive for day in and day out.
- Own IT: Take ownership and demonstrate Treat our client’s technology like our own, always working towards the full adoption and implementation of our framework
- Be Brave & Grow: Foster innovation and embrace new technologies, both internally and Cultivate growth in capabilities for both our team and clients.
- Be Approachable: We embody humanity, value relationships, and acknowledge our clients’ We’re here to help, advise, and enable without judgment.
- Help First: We prioritise assistance with a “help first” approach. Low friction, excellent customer service, and swift actions set us apart from the
- Be Reliable & Dependable: We demonstrate consistency, availability, and competence, standing out in an industry often plagued by
Last year, we were absolutely thrilled to be recognised as Somerset’s Employer of the Year at the Somerset Business Awards 2024, and we feel privileged to have the opportunity to sponsor next year’s awards evening.
We started outsourcing the IT systems of local businesses in the Southwest, whereas, today, the Netitude offering stretches across the UK.
Have queries?
Visit our frequently asked questions page