How To Win The Sussex Women In Business Awards

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2 THE SUSSEX WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS 2015 The Sussex Women in Business Awards 2015 will recognise, reward and celebrate many of the amazing and inspirational women in business throughout Sussex. Women play a pivotal role in assuring that the local economy in Sussex thrives, it is crucial that these successful and hard-working business women are recognised and these awards will do just that, whether on the night itself or through the vast media coverage that will be open to them as winners. Entering the awards is free and you can either third party nominate or enter directly. So waste no time and enter now. FAIZA SHAFEEK ORGANISER OF THE SUSSEX WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS 2015 WELCOME FOLLOWING ON FROM THE ENORMOUS SUCCESS OF THE EAST SUSSEX WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS OVER THE LAST FOUR YEARS, WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE 2015 AWARDS WILL NOW BE RELAUNCHED AS THE SUSSEX WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS SEMI-FINALS The awards will be in two heats this year starting with the semi-finals banquet luncheon which will take place on the 31st July 2015 at the Cavendish Hotel, Eastbourne, where the finalists will be announced. The finalists will then go through to the black tie gala final which will take place on the 23rd October 2015 where the overall winner of each category will be announced. CALL FOR ENTRIES It is free to enter - for the cover page entry form go to: There are 15 categories, to see these go to: *Remember the more information you give the better chance you have, ad pictures and more if you wish. WINNING AN AWARD REALLY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! IT CAN ALSO: Increase credibility Attract new business Add value to your marketing Raise your company profile Gain invaluable media coverage Boost staff morale and improve motivation Click on the link below to find out why and how to enter awards awards.com/pdf/awards.pdf

3 CATEGORIES BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR Recognising Sussex's most successful business women, these women need to show the great drive, dedication and determination that has made a difference in their working environment. Women who juggle all aspects of their lives with great results, women who may also be outstanding mothers, leaders and role models. THE INNOVATION AWARD An ability to navigate market conditions is crucial for a business to survive today s difficult economic conditions. How has your business adapted to change, or utilized an innovative idea in order to be a successful business? NEW BUSINESS/START-UP OF THE YEAR AWARD Open to all growing businesses that have started trading since July 2014 and which are owned, part owned or wholly or partly run by a woman. SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (under 10 employees) This award category is open to all businesses within the Sussex area which is owned, part owned or wholly or partly run by a woman with less than 10 employees that can demonstrate exceptional performance, growth and market leadership. MEDIUM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (10-50 employees) This award category is open to all businesses within the Sussex area which is owned, part owned or wholly or partly run by a woman with employees that can demonstrate exceptional performance, growth and market leadership. LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (over 50 employees) This award category is open to all businesses within the Sussex area which is owned, part owned or wholly or partly run by a woman with 50+ employees that can demonstrate exceptional performance, growth and market leadership. RISING STAR OF THE YEAR AWARD She may be a star of the present... or of the future. This award is also open for colleges and schools to nominate. WOMAN IN EDUCATION We are looking for someone working in education who has gone that extra mile for children, teenagers or students or the company work force. WOMAN IN UNIFORM She can be a woman working in any area of the health sector - as a nurse, doctor or medical technician etc - or she may be working in any of the many roles across any sector, for instance as a police officer, ambulance paramedic etc. WOMAN IN ARTS/MUSIC/ DANCE/MEDIA This woman's full time profession could be in the performing arts, music, the written word or visual medium in all its forms, for instance, a designer in either the media or interiors or an artist. A woman who has been able to truly maximise her talents with great success. EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD Those companies who demonstrate a comprehensive, female friendly approach. CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY AWARD For the woman who has made a difference to her immediate and/or the wider Sussex community. MENTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD For the woman who has demonstrated exceptional skills as a mentor. WOMAN OF COURAGE This winner could be someone who has battled against enormous odds yet still continues to work. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD For the woman who has been ahead of her time for some considerable time. OVERALL BUSINESS OR BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD The toughest award of all. For the business or business woman who has impressed the judges the most. This ultimate award will be presented to the business or business woman considered to be the most outstanding of the year.

4 FREE TO ENTER HOW TO ENTER Visit Review all of the categories available and determine which are appropriate to your business or the business/person you wish to nominate. You can enter up to three categories Your entry/nomination should clearly address the criteria outlined on the website and should include as many relevant facts and figures to support your submission as possible. Ensure that your entry is comprehensive with as much information/photos/ testimonials - as possible. ENTRIES DEADLINE BY POST: 17th July BY 12 noon on 20th July 2015 SEMI FINALS AWARDS CEREMONY The banquet luncheon will take place at the Cavendish Hotel, Eastbourne on the 31st July 2015 BUY TICKETS Tickets cost 39 plus vat - contact awards organiser Faiza Shafeek on or [email protected]

5 SPONSORS HEADLINE SPONSOR CATEGORY SPONSORS Become a sponsor S PONSORSHIP is a great way of reaching people working in all sectors of the business community. The Sussex Women Business Awards provides sponsors with a wide variety of opportunities and extensive media coverage. We pay very close attention to making sponsorship good value for all sponsors. Sponsors will have an unrivalled opportunity to promote themselves in the run-up to the Awards through the weekly editorial page appearing in all our Sussex newspaper titles, via our media partners the Platinum Business Magazine, on social network sites, on Linked-in and through the events website with direct links to the sponsors websites. Sponsors will be invited onto the judging panel and they will also be able to highlight their involvement at the gala awards night and take part in presenting the awards. Post event highlights of the Awards will be covered in all the Sussex series of newspapers, on social media sites and on the Sussex Women in Business Awards website. MORE SPONSORS TO FOLLOW If you are thinking that yes, this is a good way for my company to promote itself - then call Faiza Shafeek on , or [email protected] and start the ball rolling towards becoming one of our valued VIP sponsors for 2015.

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