Conditions of Entry
Membership Requirement:
Except for the categories of Ambassador of the Year, International Trader of the Year, and Start-Up Business of the Year, all entries must be from South Cheshire Chamber members or businesses using the Chamber’s export document services by the entry deadline, Friday 20th September 2024, at 5:00 PM.
Non-Member Entries:
Non-members may enter the categories of Ambassador of the Year, International Trader of the Year, and Start-Up Business of the Year, provided they meet the specific criteria outlined in the entry form.
Submission Process:
Entries must be submitted electronically through the South Cheshire Chamber website. No other submission methods will be accepted.
Supporting materials (e.g., testimonials, brochures, press cuttings, business plans) may be uploaded if relevant to your category. Ensure these are concise and pertinent to save the judges' time.
Multiple Entries:
Organisations can enter multiple categories, with each entry judged separately by different panels.
Partial Entries:
Partial entries can be saved and revisited. A link to your partial entry will be displayed upon saving.
Material Return:
Entries and supporting materials will not be returned.
Judging Decision:
The judges' decisions are final. No correspondence regarding decisions will be entertained outside the formal judging process.
Entry Deadline:
Entries must be submitted by Friday 20th September, at 12:00 PM. Late entries will not be accepted. Receipt of entry will be acknowledged by email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, contact the Chamber immediately. All information will be treated confidentially, and judges will sign a confidentiality agreement.
Judging Stages:
The first judging stage will take place from Friday 20th September to Monday 30th September as a desktop review by two independent sets of judges.
Entrants will be notified by email on Friday 13th September 2024 regarding their status in the competition.
Final Judging:
Final judging will occur between Monday 30th September to Tuesday 22nd October 2024. Finalists should ensure key personnel are available during this period, as judges may visit your business premises or invite you for an interview.
Awards Ceremony:
Finalists will receive one complimentary ticket to the Business Awards Ceremony*.
Winners will be announced at the ceremony on Friday, 8th November 2024. Finalists and winners may be requested to participate in post-event interviews and publicity.
Financial Information:
Financial information will only be requested if relevant to the award category. Category sponsors will not be the sole judges; external judges will also contribute to the process. All judges will sign a confidentiality agreement.
Apprentice of the Year:
*Finalists in the Apprentice of the Year category will receive two complimentary tickets for the Business Awards Ceremony.
For any questions regarding the awards, please contact Dominic Hibbert at 01270 445408.