Business of the Year (25+ Employees) Sponsored by Cheshire College South & West

This award is open to businesses with 25 or more employees (or full-time equivalent) or, businesses with a turnover to a maximum of 25 million

Businesses entering this category must have been trading for over 2 years at the closing date for entry (12 noon Friday 24th September 2021)

The judges will be looking for evidence of business success and a strong track record of trading

o Successful entrants will be invited for an interview which will be conducted around the following headings:
o Staff engagement and development; Training, reward and recognition and overall staff retention levels
o Community activity (not pure advertising)
o Your business’ USP
o How you overcome industry issues
o How you attract new business
o Balance of income from different markets
o A final tie breaker – In your opinion, why do you think you should win this award?

There is then 1 final ‘tiebreaker’ question to each of the candidates:-

“In your opinion why do you think you should win this award”?

This category has now closed.