| Special recognition of |
Company eligibility |
Examples of company achievements to put forward: |
| Economic investment in Gosport |
Established in the Borough for more than 20 years (including change of ownership) |
- 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
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| Economic growth in Gosport |
Established in the Borough for 10-20 years (including change of ownership) |
- 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
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| Economic potential in Gosport |
Established in the Borough for less than 10 years |
- 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
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| Workforce investment in Gosport |
All businesses |
- 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
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| Community investment in Gosport |
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- 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
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