ENTER THE AWARDS
The Awards are FREE to enter. Deadline is Friday 7th August
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HOW TO ENTER:
1 - Read the Criteria below and decide which Category/ Categories you would like to enter.
2 - Download the Entry Form and fill out (it is editable online)
3 - Email your completed form to: awards@notreallyheremedia.com
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Please use the bullit points below to help you, and supply as specified with your email entry:
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A summary of your business in no more than 200 words.
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Specify the category you would like to enter (One form per category please)
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Explain why you should win the award, playing close attention to the criteria in no more than 800 words (please click the Criteria button below to read through and help you)
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Company logo (supplied as high quality vector, jpeg or png)
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One to Two landscape photographs related to your submission (again, as high quality).
Tips for Entering
Tips for completing your entry:
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Please read the category criteria carefully as they provide guidance on what the judges are looking for.
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You can enter more than one category - but please a NEW Entry Form per each category.
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We are looking for activity that relates to business operations since July 2022.
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Don’t count yourself out – you don’t necessarily have to meet every point, they are there for guidance and inspiration, we will judge entries based on the strength of the information presented to us.
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Judges will take into account size, so please don’t be put off if you are a small business.
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Tell us your story, challenges you have faced and how you have overcome them – what makes you stand out.
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Be confident – this is your opportunity to really celebrate your achievements, don’t be shy.
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Back up claims with factual evidence and let your accomplishments speak for themselves.
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Evidence is important and entries that supply figures around growth and success usually perform well in the judging process.
Categories for each evening
Pick a category/categories you wish to enter
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Professional Services Business of the Year
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Building & Construction Business of the Year
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Trade Business of the Year
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Community Impact Award
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Best Customer Service Award
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Technology Business of the Year
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Fitness Business of the Year
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Therapeutic Business of the Year
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Beauty Business of the Year
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Outstanding Contribution To Tameside
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​​SME Business of the Year
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Large Business of the Year
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Business Person of the Year
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Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Under 30)
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Apprentice of the Year
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Employer of the Year
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Independent Retailer of the Year
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Restaurant/Bar/Cafe of the Year
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Manufacturing/Engineering Business of the Year
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Sustainable Business of the Year
Why Enter the Awards?
Raising profile
Winning or being nominated for an award will help to certify your place in the industry and build recognition & appreciation for the work that you and your team do day in, day out.
Networking
There will be plenty of opportunity on the night to meet new people and chat with likeminded individuals within the Tameside business community.
Brand differentiation
Being branded an ‘award-winning’ business is an excellent way to set yourself apart from others within your field.
Marketing
Our awards will increase your brand awareness and promote your business to new customers.