AND THE CATEGORIES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARD, sponsored by EVAD

Covers a wide range of professional services, including legal, financial, retail, hospitality and general services, to name but a few.

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATION AWARD, sponsored by Sellick Partnership

Judged on the organisation’s ability to maintain financial performance, as well as looking at the cultural influence of the business and the potential benefits it brings.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD

Judges will be looking for a company that can demonstrate how it delivers excellent customer service and can showcase this with testimonials and methods.

EXCELLENCE IN MANUFACTURING, Sponsored by ACE Sameday Couriers

Finalists will demonstrate a dedication to manufacturing excellence with emphasis placed on quality, sales performance, sustainability and investment.

EDUCATION SECTOR: BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY AWARD, sponsored by Rolls-Royce

Open to primary and secondary schools who collaborate with businesses (directly and/or through a provider) in a way which gives their young students early access to the world of work, employability skills and careers support.

EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION AWARD, Sponsored by Derby City Council

Finalists will be selected and judged on the quality of their products and services, dedication to sales and commitment to innovation and sustainability.

BEST DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, sponsored by RDS

Judges will look at how a business has transformed the way it works through the adoption of digital processes or technologies.

EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS GROWTH AWARD, Sponsored by Dains Accountants

Businesses will need to show how they have achieved growth through innovation, product development, market development or sales and marketing strategies.

FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Invictus Communications

For established family businesses across all industry sectors that can demonstrate sustained success across a broad range of measures, whilst ensuring all family values are followed.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY AWARD, sponsored by Lubrizol

Judges will focus on businesses that have contributed to the community through various means including society-led projects, aiding economic regeneration and supporting local suppliers.