Category Information
This award recognises the most innovative and agile manufacturing and engineering in the county. Entries are welcome from all sectors whether volume or niche.
Judges will be looking for:
- A commitment to proven research and development practices,
- A passion for continuous improvement
- A solid track record of business planning and growth
For any queries regarding your entry, please get in touch with the Chamber team at info@somersetbusinessawards.org.uk.
How do I enter?
All you need to do is complete the online entry form, making sure that you understand the criteria for the category/ies that you wish to 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?
All businesses entering the awards must be based within the district council administrative boundaries of Sedgemoor, South Somerset, Mendip and Somerset West and Taunton. Business can also enter if they are based within the following North Somerset Council and Bath and North East Somerset postcodes:
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
Sponsored By
Leonardo is a global security company that delivers multi-domain technological capabilities in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. In the UK, Leonardo is one of the biggest suppliers of defence and security equipment to the UK MOD and makes a significant contribution to the UK economy with revenues of £1.9bn, around 45% of which are in export.
The company operates from 8 main sites across the UK employing over 8,500 highly skilled people.
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