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CALL FOR ENTRIES Create the magic and enter your Family Business for free today Red Ribbon Awards & Charity Dinner 5th July 2013, Lancaster London Hotel
Red Ribbon Awards 2013
Creating the Magic
The national Red Ribbon Awards celebrate the finest family-run business in the UK. The awards shine a spotlight on the extraordinary achievements of family businesses of all shapes and sizes, across all sectors and industries. Judged by an esteemed panel of family business owners, experts and previous winners, the Red Ribbon Awards are unique in that they identify some of the country’s best kept secrets. So no matter how big or how small your family firm, nominate yourself for the Red Ribbon Awards and gain national recognition as part of the UK’s thriving family business sector.
In these difficult times, every company needs to stand out from its competition. Shine a spotlight on your family business and show the world why you are the BEST at what you do. Loud & proud Nominating yourself for an award is a great way to shout about your accomplishments. We’ll help you use it to get press coverage both locally and nationally. In it together Include employees in the nomination process; why do they love working for you? What makes them proud? They’ll love that their opinion counts. Wine & dine The awards ceremony provides a great chance to network with other family-run business owners. Meet others with shared values and who like doing business with fellow family firms.
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Win the business People like to work with successful people. The Red Ribbon Awards are a marque of excellence, a reason for new customers to consider you over the competition and for current clients to feel great about their decision to work with you. Leave a legacy After the glitz and glamour comes the best bit – the sense of achievement in the office, a shared pride with your employees and an acknowledgment that you’re building a thriving business for generations to come.
Red Ribbon Awards & Charity Dinner 5th July 2013, Lancaster London Hotel Nominate a Family Business today www.familybusinessplace.com/awards2013 Entry Deadline 1st March 2013
Jennifer Kerfoot of Kerfoot Group, winner of Young Gun award, sponsored by Asset Value Investors
CUB, winner of Community Involvement award, presented by My Ten Days
Travel Counsellors, winner of New Frontiers award, sponsored by Towry
WINNERS OF RED RIBBON AWARDS 2012
Sarah Smits of Ashbourne Insurance, winner of Family Business Ambassador award, presented by Preedy Glass
Bastows, winner of Corporate Environmental Responsibility award, sponsored by Inenco
We are delighted to support ❝ Family Business Place – both
AW Hainsworth, winner of Innovation award, presented by Matthews the Printers
at the Annual Conference and the Awards where we can see so many of the members together sharing their stories and enjoying themselves
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Romney Marsh Wools, winner of Entrepreneurship award, presented by Medway Bridge Marina
Rosedale Funeral Home, winner of Small Family Business award, sponsored by Sarasin
Ashbourne Insurance, winner of Customer First award, presented by Downers Design
Triplar, winner of Fastest Growing Business award, sponsored by Wellers
Henleys Medical Supplies, winner of Family Business of the Year, presented by Institute for Family Business
Shepherd Neame, winner of Longevity award, sponsored by Brewin Dolphin
John Jones MBE of John Jones, winner of Lifetime Achievement award, presented by Family Business Place
Family-run businesses ❝ are undoubtedly very different to other companies. A set of awards that recognises, celebrates and supports that difference is fantastic TRIPLAR
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Categories Innovation Demonstrating that family businesses aren’t always old fashioned – this award celebrates a family business that has proven to be innovative either in product, marketing or growth. Corporate Social Responsibility A family business that embraces its responsibility to the local community, charitable causes and environmental concerns. Entrepreneurship This award seeks to recognise those who have demonstrated entrepreneurship whilst at the helm of their family business. New Frontiers Celebrating the family business that has embarked on new projects overseas and can demonstrate how export strategies have been developed to grow their business outside of the UK.
Fastest Growing Family Business Identifying a family business that has seen unparalleled growth compared to non- family business competitors in the same market. Family Business of the Year Celebrating a family business that is leading the way, with family values at the forefront of their brand. Longevity Recognising the family business that has remained in family hands for more than three generations. Small Family Business of the Year Identifying a small family business (up to 20 employees) that has demonstrated outstanding performance in a number of aspects including commercial success, local community, innovation and strong leadership. Customer First Recognising the family business that puts customer service at the
Nominate a Family Business today www.familybusinessplace.com/awards2013 Entry Deadline 1st March 2013
heart of everything they do with clear objectives and methods of monitoring customer satisfaction. Young Gun A talented next generation member (under 30) who has celebrated incredible achievements beyond their peers. Lifetime Achievement An award dedicated to someone who has made a major impact on the world of family business during their career. Family Business Ambassador This award seeks to recognise the professional adviser who has best supported the sector and helped family businesses to flourish. Tomorrow’s Brand NEW CATEGORY A family business that recognises and demonstrates the value of creativity in harnessing the power of its products and services with great design, PR and communications.