Nominate your business
For the record. This page is kept as it was written while the E3 Business Awards was running. It is no longer open for entries, bookings or sponsorship.
There are many benefits that can be enjoyed by taking part in the E3 Business Awards, which provide a platform for recognising and rewarding excellence amongst businesses of all sizes and from all sectors.
A few good reasons.
Increase your profile across the North West
Winners, finalists and highly commended nominees can all gain useful media interest and publicity, raising their profile among some of the most influential people in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Exclusive photography and 60 second video production for all finalists
As a finalist you will benefit from pre-dinner photography and a 60 second video production that will be used for marketing and promotional purposes.
Gain extensive PR coverage
Benefit from our PR & media machine and circulate press releases to your local, regional and national media by taking advantage of our complimentary tailor made resource.Benefit from social media marketing
With our active social media team, all finalists and winners will enjoy constant exposure via tweets, retweet, mentions and YouTube video promotions.
Great for staff morale
When the efforts of a business team are recognised and applauded, it can provide a big boost to staff morale and employee development. It gives the business the opportunity to reflect back and consider what and who contributed to its success and how this may be built upon in the future.
Inspire others
Let your business stand as a shining example of what can be achieved. Be an ambassador for the North West and fly the flag for both the region and the country at large.
A Special 'Winner' / 'Finalist' Logo' & Certificate
A highly commended logo that award winners and notable finalists can display on their websites, email signatures and company stationery.
A bespoke trophy for each category winner
A specially commissioned trophy will be awarded to every category winner!
Entry Rules
Deadline for Entries is Midnight, Wednesday 24th April 2019
Tuesday 11th June 2019
Panel 1 - New Business Start-up of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility Award, Charity of the Year
Panel 2 - Social Enterprise Award, Skills, Education & Training Award, Employer of the Year
Wednesday 12th June 2019
Panel 3 - Digital, Creative and Media Award, Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Panel 4 - Outstanding Woman in Business, Family Business of the Year
Thursday 13th June 2019
Panel 5 - Professional Business of the Year, Customer Service Award
Panel 6 - High Growth Business of the Year, Business of the Year
- On the day of the judging panel interviews, all finalists will be required to take part in the following:
1. Judging panel interview(20 mins max)- This will comprise a verbal presentation about your business followed by Question & Answer session with the judges.
2. Production of a 30 second video clip about your business and your reason for entering the awards. Examples of previous finalists can be found here.These videos will be used for the evening, social media and the website.
3. Professional photography (for the magazine, website, social media and other relevant marketing channel). See previous examples here
The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The winners will be the businesses that, in the opinion of the judges, demonstrate the greatest fulfilment of the category criteria.
Award winners may state in advertising/ promotional activity and on their stationery that they are a winner but this must state the category and the year in which the award was won.
All finalists and winners consent to take part in PR and publicity relating to the E3 Business Awards; the appointed PR agency will contact all finalists to gather individual information and quotes for future press releases and features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
How do I enter?
To enter, you will need to complete the Nomination Form and by answering all the criteria for the award category you are entering.
What do I need to include in my entry?
Each entry must address the specific judges' criteria outlined against each category.
The judges may request documentary evidence - facts and figures to back up your claim. These can include the latest sets of audited accounts (young companies should submit as many years as possible) and some projection of next year's performance.
Entries for some categories may benefit from additional information. For example if you are entering the Business of the Year Award feel free to include some glowing testimonials from suppliers.
How many award categories can a business enter?
Each business can apply for a maximum of 3 award categories.
Will my entry be returned to me?
The E3 Business Awards regrets that entries are non-returnable, so please do not include any original documentation.
Will entries be treated confidentially?
Yes. All entries and information submitted to the E3 Business Awards are treated in the strictest of confidence. Financial information is seen only by the judging panel.
Is there a fee to enter the awards?
No. Entering the E3 Business Awards is free of charge.
Do I have to pay for a seat even if I am a registered charity?
All Registered Charities, Social Enterprises and Community Interest Companies (C.I.C) that have been shortlisted as a finalist for an award will qualify for one complimentary ticket to the awards dinner. Any additional tickets will be charged at normal rate (£145 plus VAT per seat).
Can more than one person attend the interview and video filming?
Unfortunately, the interview and video filming are restricted to one person only. A maximum of 5 people can attend to take part in the photo shoot.
Will there be a laptop and dat projector available at the interviews to do a short presentation?
As finalists are only allocated 5 minutes for the presentation, we do not provide or recommend using any equipment as the set up will reduce your interview time.
Can you provide me with a list of questions the judges will ask?
The judges will base their questions on your company, nomination entry and presentation so there is no pre-prepared list.
Where do I send my entry?
All entries can be either submitted online or emailed to nominations@e3businessawards.co.uk
Key Dates
Entries arriving after the deadline will not be accepted unless previously agreed with the organisers.
Key Dates 2019
- 4th Feb - Nominations Open
- 24th April - Nominations Deadline, midnight
- 9th May - Finalists Announced
- 11th - 13th Jun - Judging Panel Interviews
- Interview Dates (Venue: The Conference Centre, Last Drop Vilage & Spa, Bolton), please see details below for interview days
- Thursday 11th July - Awards Evening
Tuesday 11th June 2019
Panel 1
- New Business Start-up of the Year
- Corporate Social Responsibility Award
- Charity of the Year
Panel 2
- Social Enterprise Award
- Skills, Education & Training Award
- Employer of the Year
Wednesday 12th June 2019
Panel 3
- Digital, Creative and Media Award
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Panel 4
- Outstanding Woman in Business
- Family Business of the Year
Thursday 13th June 2019
Panel 5
- Professional Business of the Year
- Customer Service Award
Panel 6
- High Growth Business of the Year
- Business of the Year
Why enter
There are many benefits that can be enjoyed by taking part in the E3 Business Awards, which provide a platform for recognising and rewarding excellence amongst businesses of all sizes and from all sectors.
Here a few good reasons why you should enter the E3 Awards Winners, finalists and highly commended nominees can all gain useful media interest and publicity, raising their profile among some of the most influential people in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
As a finalist you will benefit from pre-dinner photography and a 60 second video production that will be used for marketing and promotional purposes.
Benefit from our PR & media machine and circulate press releases to your local, regional and national media by taking advantage of our complimentary tailor made resource.
With our active social media team, all finalists and winners will enjoy constant exposure via tweets, retweet, mentions and YouTube video promotions.
When the efforts of a business team are recognised and applauded, it can provide a big boost to staff morale and employee development. It gives the business the opportunity to reflect back and consider what and who contributed to its success and how this may be built upon in the future.
Let your business stand as a shining example of what can be achieved. Be an ambassador for the North West and fly the flag for both the region and the country at large.
A highly commended logo that award winners and notable finalists can display on their websites, email signatures and company stationery.
A specially commissioned trophy will be awarded to every category winner!
