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Gosport Business Celebration 2011 Nomination Form

If you are nominating another company, please insert your own details in Part 1 and the company's details that you are nominating in Part 2.

Part 1

Full Name*
Company name*
Company Address*
Email address*
Telephone

Part 2 (only complete if you are nominating a company other than your own)

Full Name
Company name
Company Address
Email address
Telephone

Part 3

Please provide a brief overview about the company, including how long (approximately) that the company has been trading/ working in Gosport. (Max 200 words)
Words left: 200

Part 4

Please choose nomination award category

Award Category Entered

Please select an Award Category to see the guidance notes.

Economic Investment in Gosport

Criteria: Established in the Borough for more than 20 years (including change of ownership).

Entrants may wish to highlight the following:

Utilised Gosport's assets, ie location, geography, skills base, maritime/defence/manufacturing or heritage connections
Established with a recognized brand, personality, product or service
Successfully trading nationally or internationally (if applicable)
Commitment to a specific industry sector - overcoming barriers to achieve success
Strong understanding of markets, customers, and competitors

Economic Growth in Gosport

Criteria: Established in the Borough for 10-20 years (including change of ownership)

Entrants may wish to highlight the following:

Contributed to the expansion and diversification of the Gosport economy
Financial and performance growth
Product/ service development and successes
Expansion of products and /or markets
Investment in knowledge/ skills capacity of the organisation
Embracing new technologies

Economic Potential in Gosport

Criteria: Established in the Borough for less than 10 years

Entrants may wish to highlight the following:

Evidence of commitment to the Gosport economy, including the value to the business of being based in Gosport
Has real potential for longevity and growth, inc business plan and future vision
Evidence of investment in research, innovation, technology, staff, or community
Excellent customer service
Innovation, energy and creativity
Commitment to sustainability

Workforce Investment in Gosport

Criteria: Open to all businesses

Entrants may wish to highlight the following:

Highly valued by employees (staff retention, reputation, pride/recommendation)
Employment creation and effort to recruit from local community
Investment in staff development and training
Provision for work experience, trainee or apprenticeship opportunities
Provides opportunities for 'at risk' groups, eg unemployed, people with disabilities

Community investment in Gosport

Criteria: Open to all businesses

Entrants may wish to highlight the following:

Known and valued by the local community
Created significant employment and development opportunities for Gosport residents in the past and /or present
Sustained investment in the local community through sponsorship, mentoring or fundraising
Sustained investment in the local community through involvement in education, sport or other community-based programmes

You can also view the guidance notes by visiting our Hints & Tips page

Please outline why the company should be recognised in the category you have ticked*
Words left: 200

Part 5

If you would like to include any supporting evidence (e.g. case studies, examples of successful client deals, correspondence from customers, photographs), please list the items below. No more than three items should be submitted (up to a maximum of 5 A4 pages). Documents should be posted to the address: Economic Prosperity Section, Gosport Borough Council, Town Hall, Gosport PO12 1EB. Photocopies are acceptable.

Words left: 500

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