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Welcome I am delighted to introduce you to the 2014 Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards which are now open for entries. I am very much looking forward to this year’s Gala Presentation and Dinner which will be held at Grimsby Auditorium on May 16.

Our Business Awards theme this year is ‘The Seaside’ – I am sure this will prompt memories and reflections for many of us.

Tourism is an important sector for Northern Lincolnshire, employing some 3,971 in North Lincolnshire and 4,500 in North East Lincolnshire. Our Northern Lincolnshire resort of Cleethorpes has enjoyed a well-deserved renaissance over recent years with increasing numbers of visitors coming to the seaside.

Perhaps it’s not surprising, given the number of quality events now being held in the resort every year.

I do hope your company will consider entering this year’s Business Awards. They are a marvellous profile raiser and a wonderful opportunity for us all to recognise the hard work and talent we have in our area.

Trading conditions are starting to improve but remain challenging, so anything that helps to promote our local businesses and the successes they are having can only be welcomed.

The Hull & Humber Chamber intends to remain the voice of business for our local area for many years to come and we wish to continue providing all possible support to our members in Northern Lincolnshire. Please do let us know of any aspects of your business where you believe that the Chamber can help, perhaps by removing barriers or highlighting your achievements.

We not only try and provide practical assistance, but also lobbying.

We hope you will take part in our 2014 Business Awards and make it a year to remember.

Tim Durkin

President of the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce

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In my first full year as head of GSMG media business, it is my great pleasure to continue as the main sponsor for the 2014 Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards.

Along with my responsibilities on the North Bank, it is a great honour to be heading up a business that has in its portfolio the Grimsby Telegraph and Scunthorpe Telegraph, the two most successful newspapers in the newly formed Local World in 2013, in terms of both print and digital audience.

Both the public and private sector are extremely important to all of us and without doubt, 2013 saw the aspirations of the Humber to play a key role in the renewable energy revolution realised and it was here on the South Bank where it was all happening.

The rapid growth of the offshore wind industry was given the national platform it deserved with the arrival of Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. He used the opening of Centrica’s Lincs wind farm at the height of the summer to launch the Government’s strategy for the sector and Grimsby was a glowing example of what this industry brings - Regeneration, investment in infrastructure and new jobs.

Mike Pennington

We had already celebrated the extension of Port of Grimsby East’s lock gates, enhancing the capability of the docks and as 2013 drew to a close, the long-awaited consent for the construction of Able Marine Energy Park at North Killingholme was received. The potential transformative effect that this last stretch of undeveloped deep water estuary offers cannot be underestimated across the whole of Northern Lincolnshire and beyond.

Publisher/MD Grimsby and Scunthorpe Media Group

New manufacturing and new supply chains to tap into, demands for steel to help secure Scunthorpe’s industrial might, to providing demand for homes, hotels and helicopters. While the wind of new opportunity blew favourably, established sectors enjoyed some notable success too. Grimsby’s £26-million car terminal opened for business in the River Humber, substantial investment by OSI in its Scunthorpe burger-producing facilities for McDonald’s saw a valuable relationship toasted and who can forget Tesco’s emotional use of traditionally smoked fish to sell us its Finest range? As well as moving back to the Grimsby Auditorium for this year’s event,

I am delighted to announce a new category for the Awards, which I believe is a fitting tribute at the end of the night to the individual who has demonstrated over many years that they have North Lincolnshire in their blood and befits the accolade of ‘Lifetime Achievement’.

I wish you all a prosperous new year in business and I look forward to welcoming you on the night in May.

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The Awards 2014

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The 2014 Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards is now open for entry. We’re looking to celebrate and champion our local business successes. Could that be you or your company? Or perhaps you know a company that deserves to be nominated for recognition?

05 THE BUSINESS HIVE SMALL BUSINESS AWARD

Please take a look at this brochure and pick out an award or awards to enter for.

How to enter ENTRY IS ONLINE ONLY • Take a look at the list of Awards and check out the criteria for the Award you are considering on the relevant page • Fill in the online application form • Attach any RELEVANT supporting evidence you like to the application • Email to info@nlincsba.co.uk • Don’t forget you can enter for as many Awards as you wish

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06 THE ABP BUSINESS GROWTH AWARD 07 THE WILKIN CHAPMAN GRANGE BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD 08 THE BARCLAYS INTERNATIONAL TRADE AWARD 09 THE C R PARROTT CONSULTANTS AWARD FOR NEW BUSINESS 10 THE FRANKLIN COLLEGE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD 11 THE NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE ECONOMIC INVESTMENT AWARD 12 THE NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE ECONOMIC INVESTMENT AWARD 13 THE GRIMSBY INSTITUTE TRAINING EXCELLENCE AWARD 14 THE PHILLIPS 66 EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY RELATIONS AWARD 15 THE HBP SYSTEMS INNOVATION AWARD 16 THE FORRESTER BOYD BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD 17 THE GSMG LIFETIME ACHIVEMENT AWARD

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For the third year we’re profiling the awards on Twitter! Last year’s account was well followed and we know even more businesses in the region have started using Twitter in the past twelve months so we expect the numbers on Twitter to increase further this year!

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Our Twitter handle is @NLincsBA so if you’re on Twitter please follow us there and if you tweet about the awards we have a hash-tag too! Use #NLBA2014 which will collate all the tweets about the awards together.

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The Business Hive The Judges Want... which are able, committed and Small Business Businesses enthusiastic and which have set themselves on the road to achieving clearly laid out goals for future Award growth and success…

Award Overview This award recognises the progress in terms of business growth and development made by a small business over three years old in the Northern Lincolnshire area which has less than 25 employees and a turnover of less than £5m.

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Applicants need to demonstrate through their application how they have made significant progress as a small business.

Award Criteria • Turnover • Employment • Client Base • Client Value • Diversity of Clients • Diversity of Products and Services • Development of Products and Services

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The Judges Want...

The ABP business of any age that can demonstrate Business Growth Aproactivity in their planning. A company that moves forward with enthusiasm, imagination and Award energy, with an eye on a sustainable future for itself…

Award Overview This award recognises the Northern Lincolnshire based business which has significantly grown its workforce, turnover or profit since last year.

Applicants need to demonstrate through their application how their business has experienced positive business growth.

Award Criteria

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Can include any of the following: • Growth in client base and contract values • Exploitation of niche markets • Growth in employment / turnover / profit • Imaginative use and development of financial and staff resources • Implementation of a progressive marketing plan • Innovative development of products and services for international markets

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The Judges Want...

The Wilkin business person who stands out from the rest as Chapman Grange Aa leader with excellent communicative skills and Business Person that ‘X’ factor that brings success at every level… of the Year Award Overview This award recognises the Northern Lincolnshire Business Person of the Year. Nominees can nominate themselves or be nominated by a third party.

Award Criteria To demonstrate the following: • Leadership – vision • Personality – drive and ambition • Communication - imagination

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The Barclays International Trade Award

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The Judges Want...

Businesses of any age that can demonstrate growth in international trading and are pro active in their planning. A company that moves forward with enthusiasm, imagination and energy, with an eye on a sustainable future for itself…

Award Overview This award recognises a Northern Lincolnshire based business which has significantly grown its international trade in the past year. Applicants need to demonstrate through their application how they have experienced significant growth in international trade either through imports or exports.

Award Criteria

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Ramsden

Can include any of the following: • Growth in international client base/contract values • Exploitation of niche global markets • Growth in employment/turnover/profit • Imaginative use and development of financial and staff resources • Implementation of a progressive international marketing plan • Innovative development of products and services for international markets

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The C R Parrott The Judges Want...

New businesses that deliver vibrancy, moving Consultants forward in a structured way that balances and business skills successfully in Award For New occupational order to overcome challenges and facilitating Businesses continued success…

Award Overview This award recognises the development made by a Northern Lincolnshire based new business which is less than three years old at the time of application. Applicants need to demonstrate through their application how they have made significant progress as a new business.

Award Criteria

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Blyton Park

Can include any of the following: • Positive development and implementation of a business plan • Exploitation of a niche market • Overcoming some challenging business circumstances • Progressive development and implementation of marketing strategies • Business evaluation which implements successful change • Positive financial planning / management • Positive product / service development

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The Franklin College Young Entrepreneur of the year Award

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The Judges Want...

A young individual, who has demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, is hard working, possesses strong multi-tasking abilities with good communication skills and is someone who is confidently able to inform others of their ideas, talents, and efforts.

Award Overview This award recognises that Entrepreneurs find new and innovative solutions, invent new products and services, or find fresh ways of looking at ageold problems. Great entrepreneurs find ways to re-invent markets, usually by understanding what customers actually want, rather than what they may have been putting up with for years.

Applicants need to demonstrate through their application how they have shown an entrepreneurial spirit and how they aspire to be the next generation of business leaders, transform the face of industry, create jobs and contribute to the vibrancy of the local area.

Award Criteria s 2 0 13 Winneirx Design Sixty S

This is awarded to anyone aged 30 or under running a business within the Northern Lincolnshire area who has demonstrated outstanding business success during 2012 and 2013.

The award criteria are: • Description of the Young Entrepreneur’s current business success • Evidence of their successful business performance • Explanation as to why this is impressive compared with competitors and peers • Evidence to show they are a hard worker, team player, possess strong multi tasking abilities with good communication skills • Demonstration that the successful business performance is sustainable in the long term

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The North East Lincolnshire Economic Investment Award

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The Judges Want...

A business which chose North East Lincolnshire for its investment instead of competing areas and has applied a policy of employing local people, contractors and suppliers and can demonstrate positive sustainability and impact for the future…

Award Overview This award recognises the contribution a business has made to the local economy.

Open to any business that has relocated to or significantly expanded in North East Lincolnshire in the past five years.

Applicants need to demonstrate how they have contributed to the economic success of the area.

Award Criteria s 2 0 13 Winneerafood (UK) Ltd

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Can include any of the following: • Use of local supply chain • Long term sustainability • Community engagement and benefit • Employment training and benefits

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The North Lincolnshire Economic Investment Award

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The Judges Want...

A business which chose North Lincolnshire for its investment instead of competing areas and has applied a policy of employing local people, contractors and suppliers and can demonstrate positive sustainability and impact for the future…

Award Overview This award recognises the contribution a business has made to the local economy. Open to any business that has relocated to or significantly expanded in North Lincolnshire in the past five years. Applicants need to demonstrate how they have contributed to the economic growth of the region.

Award Criteria

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Can include any of the following: • Use of local supply chain • Long term sustainability • Community engagement and benefit • Employment and Training Benefits

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The Grimsby Institute training Excellence Award

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The Judges Want...

To see evidence of how training has supported their organisation’s business objectives and how it has made a real impact on their organisation. The entry should be supported by staff case studies, showing how the individual has benefited both professionally and personally from the training...

Award Overview This award recognises organisations within the private or public sector. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate, through their entry, how implementing training and staff development brings measurable productivity benefits which creates real business impact for the organisation.

Award Criteria s 2 0 13 Winnet rTrucks Ltd BJB Lif

Must include – overview of the organisation’s training strategy, evidence of training results (measurable productivity benefits) and two staff case studies.

Could also include – customer feedback on the benefits the organisation has seen due to the training, future plans.

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The Phillips 66 Excellence in community relations Award

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The Judges Want...

A business of any age or size that demonstrates its commitment to its local community and demonstrates evidence of being a good neighbour.

Successful applicants will show that they have a proactive plan to engage with and develop a sustainable local community and that they fully support their employees to engage in community activity...

Award Overview This award recognises a successful Northern Lincolnshire company whose approach to corporate and social responsibilities demonstrate a positive impact on the community.

Award Criteria Can include any of the following: • Participation in projects that have a positive impact on both company and community • Sustainable commitment and focus on their community approach.

s 2 0 13 Winnet rTrucks Ltd BJB Lif

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The HBP Systems The Judges Want...

Businesses that are forward looking, having explored, Innovation exploited and implemented innovative ideas.

Award Businesses will have driven real financial gain to their businesses from these ideas through internal or external changes to any of their processes, products or systems.

Their examples can be built on sharing best practice – SWIPED (Stolen With PridE), working collaboratively with others, or new and unique solutions.

Award Overview This award provides recognition to those businesses that have found and developed new solutions to business growth or competitiveness.

Innovation is not just about new inventions.

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North Linc

Innovation is “fresh thinking that adds value to a business”. That thinking is normally based on great vision, good consumer or customer understanding, and new processes or systems. The innovation can be both internal and external to the business as long as it has driven real financial benefit.

This award is open to all Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire, whether you are self-employed, a social enterprise or employ up to 250 people.

Award Criteria The Award will be looking for businesses that have been innovative by either: • Finding a new way of successfully engaging with customers • Developing a new product or service • Discovering a new solution to business processes • Finding a new way of supplying or being supplied • Finding and reaching new markets • Developing and implementing methods for increasing efficiency

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The Judges Want...

The of any age that exhibits characteristics Forrester Boyd Aof business excellence in its field and is a shining example to other businesses of hard work, Business profitability, good management, adaptability and Excellence sustainability...

Award Award Overview This award recognises the Northern Lincolnshire based business which has stood out as a shining beacon of excellence.

Applicants will have shown how their business has attained growth, sustainability or its position in the local economy through the use of excellent management practices.

Award Criteria Can include any of the following: • Use of local supply chain • Community engagement and benefit • Long term sustainability • Employment training and benefits

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YOU CANNOT APPLY FOR THIS AWARD! It is chosen by the judges and given to a company that has stood out amongst all the nominations for all categories and deserves a special mention. It is not the subject of individual application and there is only one winner with no-runners up.

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The GSMG Lifetime Achievement Award

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Award Overview This prestigious award will go to someone who has had a signiďŹ cant and positive impact on the local business community over a number of years.

There will be no nomination process or shortlist published and only the winner will be invited to the event.

Note: YOU CANNOT APPLY FOR THIS AWARD!

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The Charity Draw Every year at the Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards a charity draw is held to benefit local charities. This is supported by the generosity of the guests at the Awards Dinner, who can really make a difference to the chosen charities’ aims. The charities that will benefit are chosen by the Chamber’s Area Chairmen and this year they are as follows: In North Lincolnshire Chairman Paul Gouland of Clugston Group has chosen Lindsey Lodge Hospice, a charity at the heart of our community which has touched the lives of many people. Lindsey Lodge Hospice offers very special care for people in the North Lincolnshire area living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease. Every year hundreds of patients, families and loved ones benefit from the care and support that they provide free of charge.

In Grimsby, Freshney Place Centre Director, Amanda Austin, has chosen Grimsby Kitchen. Grimsby Food Kitchen initially started out as a soup kitchen more than seven years ago, reaching out to just six of the homeless individuals in Grimsby and is now a static service in the area, serving over 75 people on a daily basis. The charity helps those in desperate need; the homeless, the elderly, struggling families, those with disabilities, and addicts or people with illness with no-one to turn to.

Paul Gouland Chairman of Chamber in North Lincolnshire (Clugston Group)

Grimsby Food Kitchen provide vital support for a whole range of different people locally and never turn anyone away. In addition to cooking up and serving food every Sunday and distributing much-needed food parcels to families across the town, Grimsby Food Kitchen also provide vital support and help, and offer a non-judgmental, caring service for those who need it most.

With the help of donations and valuable volunteers, Grimsby Food Kitchen is making a real difference to the lives of the people it helps.

Donate Today If your business is able to donate a prize for the raffle, this would be gratefully received.

Please contact the Chamber office: T: 01472 342981 E: info@nlincsba.co.uk

Amanda Austin Chair of Chamber in North East Lincolnshire (Freshney Place)

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Grimsby Institute... inspiring learners through our community The Grimsby Institute is delighted to have once again been invited to showcase the talents of our learners and are looking forward to welcoming you with a unique song and dance performance.

At the Grimsby Institute we continually seek opportunities for our learners to get involved in their community through a variety of exciting programmes and partnerships. We consider our interaction and work with employers and community groups to be an integral part of our business and recognise the value they add to the learning experience through the support they provide.

These activities draw upon skills and knowledge across a vast range of specialist areas and demonstrate the wealth of talent accessible to the local community through the Grimsby Institute.

The Grimsby Institute is proud to be actively engaged with many of our local employers and we aim to do this in a mutually beneficial way to increase opportunities for all involved.

Performing at events like the Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards is an important part of our learners’ training and we’re sure you will see why our learners are in demand for many of the events that take place in our region every year.

We hope you enjoy watching the learners’ performance this evening.

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This year’s Awards Dinner and Presentation will be held in Grimsby at the Grimsby Auditorium, a superb entertainment venue.

The theme for the evening will be the seaside.

GALA DINNER & PRESENTATION OF THE

Northern Linconshire Business Awards 2014 Friday 16th May 2014 7.00pm FOR 7.30pm START

Black tie with ‘Champagne’ Reception AFTER DINNER ENTERTAINMENT & AWARDS CEREMONY CARRIAGES 11.30PM

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THE NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE GALA DINNER & PRESENTATION OF THE

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CONTACT NAME: COMPANY NAME: ADDRESS: POSTCODE: TELEPHONE: EMAIL:

ONE TICKET £65.95 + VAT (£79.14) ONE TABLE FOR TEN £659.50 + VAT (£791.40) I ENCLOSE A CHEQUE FOR £ For credit card payments please contact the Chamber office on 01472 342981. Please note all Dinner tickets must be paid for in advance. Refunds cannot be given unless fifteen working days notice is given. Tickets subject to availability.

Complete this form and return to: Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, c/o ABP Port Office, Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, DN31 3LL

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This event is organised by the Northern Lincolnshire Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce ofďŹ ce.

Any information regarding the Awards or other Chamber services please contact the Chamber ofďŹ ce - 01472 342981 Email: info@nlincsba.co.uk @NlincsBA

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