Nottingham Post Business Awards 2019

Put in place to highlight and celebrate the many outstanding achievements across the county, the evening was a great reminder of the potential business prospects in and around Nottingham.

Ken Scarratt, General Manager of Sandicliffe explains what it means to be a sponsor:

“Sandicliffe FordStore Nottingham are delighted to be sponsoring the Nottingham Post Business Awards for the second year running. Sandicliffe have been in business for over 70 years and as a long-standing family run business in the East Midlands, we understand the importance of an event like this and the recognition and awareness these awards can bring for local businesses.

We would like to wish everyone who has entered the best of luck. We look forward to meeting all of the entrants and fellow sponsors over the coming months.”

There are 15 respected awards up for grabs in the following categories:

Company of the Year

For outstanding performance throughout the year, including a strong business presence and proof of achieving strong market share, economic turn-around and innovative methodology.

SME Business of the Year

For small-medium enterprises (no more than 75 full time employees) who have demonstrated continuous success.

Employer of the Year

For companies who have put their employees at the forefront of the business in terms of training development, safety and security.

Start-Up Business of the Year

For the region’s brightest new businesses who have been in operation for a maximum of 3 years since 01/01/19.

Business Entrepreneur of the Year

For the most recognised entrepreneur who has taken an innovative and unique approach to achieve great success.

Customer Service Excellence Award

For companies who prioritise customer service and can prove it through testimonials and methods.

Apprentice Employer of the Year

For businesses who provide the youth of today with invaluable opportunities and the right training development programmes needed to prepare them for the future.

Contribution to the Community Award

For outstanding contribution and dedication to the community through corporate, social and ethical responsibility.

Not-For-Profit Organisation Award

For a Not-For-Profit business who has made a considerable impact on the community of Nottinghamshire by maintaining financial performance as well as cultural influence and benefits.

Excellence in Industry Award

Sales and Marketing Award

For companies who have demonstrated excellence in sales and marketing areas of the business through creative and innovative solutions.

Family Business of the Year

For established family businesses who have sustained success whilst implementing family values as the core of their business evolution.

Professional Services Award

For a combination of professional excellence such as customer service, business growth, innovation, technology, training and personal development and more.

Excellence in Innovation

For companies who have manipulated science and innovation to improve their business.

Partnership of the Year

For the most impactful partnership between two or more organisations which has in turn improved or added value to local communities.

The Final Awards Ceremony takes place on Wednesday 22^nd May and we are very much looking forward to it! If your business, or a business you know of, is a finalist for one of the esteemed awards mentioned above – all the best and good luck from everybody here at Sandicliffe.