SPONSORS TIME TO Contacts Joanne Yeomans Commercial Projects Manager London Borough of Havering t 01708 432 232 m 07977 005 074 e joanne.yeomans@havering.gov.uk Claire Hunt Awards Co-ordinator m 07949 205220 e claire@haveringbusinessawards.co.uk
The Organisers Timings and key dates Dominic Ridley-Moy Campaigns & Marketing Mgr Havering, Project Mgr e dominic.ridleymoy@havering.gov.uk t 01708 432 278 m 07908 226 691 Joanne Yeomans Commercial Projects Manager Havering, Sponsorship/Asst Project Mgr e joanne.yeomans@havering.gov.uk t 01708 432 232 m 07977 005 074 David Malcolm Design Manager e haveringdesign@gmail.com t 01708 432 219 Katie Mack External Relations Officer e Katie.mack@havering.gov.uk t 01708 434 771 m 07904 114 645 Nicola Bowen Events & Campaigns Officer e Nicola.bowen@havering.gov.uk t 01708 434 153 m 07904 116 984 Katrina Gilbert Support Officer e Katrina.gilbert@havering.gov.uk t 01708 432 047 Claire Hunt Awards Co-ordinator e claire@haveringbusinessawards.co.uk m 07949 205220 Awards launch Entries close Category sifting Field judging Finalists announced Gala Awards ceremony 18 May 6 July w/c 13 July 27 July 31 July 16 October
About the awards Background In 2005 the London Borough of Havering launched its inaugural business awards to reward excellence and innovation, and recognise best practice within the Havering business community. Now in its 11th year, the Havering are widely recognised and sought after in the local business community. For 2015 To coincide with the 50th anniversary of the London Borough of Havering, a glittering gala evening is planned for the Havering 2015 on 16th October at CEME Rainham, providing guests with an opportunity to celebrate their achievements and for professionals to network with other successful local businesses. Special guest speakers, presenters, and entertainment will be announced at the launch of the Havering 2015 on 18 May. Why sponsor? A range of sponsorship packages are available to suit the individual needs of sponsors, and offer an exhaustive range of press coverage, advertising and new business opportunities that may not ordinarily be available to businesses. Our aim is to ensure that all sponsors are given the opportunity to raise customer confidence, enhance their company position within the borough, help build new business relations and strengthen those they already hold. Sponsorship packages are designed to offer a 300% return for a financial investment. The financial support provided by sponsorship is gratefully received, and ensures that the Havering continue to effectively support the business community, year on year. Media Coverage Thanks to our press team, media partners and media buying power, the Havering receives extensive media coverage, including regular; Radio (news and advertising) Press (editorial and advertising) Outdoor Advertising (almost 100 JC Decaux poster sites throughout Havering) Social media (Twitter, Linked-In, Facebook) e-bulletins (5,000 business and 42,000 resident subscribers) Direct Mail
Award Categories for 2015 The award categories recognise the success and achievement of individuals and businesses of all sizes, their growth and potential. 1. Golden Anniversary Award for Achievement The London Borough of Havering was formed in 1965, and to celebrate its 50th anniversary, this prestigious award (for one year only), is open to all businesses in the borough who have stood the test of time (10 years or more), evolving products and services and embracing new technologies, which continue to strive in their field today. 2. Growing Business of the Year This award is for companies who have been trading for a minimum of 3 years and who can show a high growth in turnover and profit, and/or employees and products or services, over the last 12 months. 3. Havering Business of the Year This is one of the biggest awards of the evening, recognising the business, large or small, in Havering, which has performed the best during the year. We re looking for a business that stands out. It could be down to financial performance, social responsibility, customer service and loyalty or another reason that makes it the best. 4. Innovation Award To acknowledge the use of technology and innovation within an organisation, or for production of an innovative product or service. 5. New Business of the Year Acknowledging a new company that has achieved significant success within its first 2 years of trading. 6. Apprentice of the Year This award is open to an apprentice who has shown outstanding progress and commitment to their own personal development, and their progression on a recognised learning scheme. 7. Customer Care Award To recognise the best retail or customer service business in Havering; open to retail outlets or service providers. 8. Best Small Business of the Year Designed for sole traders or businesses with five employees or less, who are making an impact within their field. 9. Environmental Business of the Year To recognise the most outstanding business for playing their part in reducing their carbon footprint. Entries are sought from businesses who manufacture an environmentally friendly product, or where environmental sustainability has been a key consideration, including reducing energy use or promoting transport incentive initiatives, a waste and recycling programme, or green purchasing.
Award Categories for 2015 (continued) 10. Business Person of the Year To acknowledge a managing director, owner or manager who has achieved significant success in his/her business during the past 12 months. 11. Retailer of the Year Focuses on the retail businesses and highlights the relationship with the consumer. This category will be judged by a public vote and then a mystery shop. 12. Community Pride Award This award is open to companies, charities or volunteer groups actively engaged in putting something back into the local community e.g. helping out at the youth centres, clearing up rubbish, helping to renovate parks and woodlands, providing training or re-training, donating used equipment, the list is almost endless. The judging for this category will be split into two awards: 1. Business 2. Charity/Voluntary. 13. Best Family Business of the Year This award will recognise the large number of family businesses that contribute to the borough s economy. We will be looking for the business that best demonstrates how running a family owned and managed business has added significantly to its competitive advantage. The company will need to show how being a family owned and managed business, has had a positive impact on their achievements. 14. Employee of the Year This award will recognise an employee within a company or organisation. This person will need to be nominated by their department manager or company owner and be able to demonstrate their outstanding contribution to the company or organisation. 15. Staff Training & Development Award Designed to identify organisation s that have a clear and focused business strategy, incorporating a positive commitment to on-going staff training and development. The category will look at; good practice within the companies to train and promote from within, coaching of people from all age groups and backgrounds to achieve goals and the use of apprentices.
Sponsorship Opportunities Supporting Sponsor - 15,000 + VAT General Media Relations with sponsor mention/logo Romford Recorder (press & online) Regular editorial/news coverage Fortnightly feature on the Website coverage Time 107.5FM (on air) Regular editorial/news coverage Launch cover/show sponsorship Finalist announcements Workshops and 1-2-1 consultations Live broadcast from Gala Awards Evening Business Focus/Living in Havering magazine Editorial coverage e-bulletin (5,000 business and 42,000 resident recipients) Bespoke newsletters and features within general newsletters Web site Press releases/link www.haveringbusinessawards.co.uk Awards Advertising - Supporting Sponsor prominently featured on all poster and press advertising JC Decaux (6 sheet poster sites) Outdoor advertising campaign to promote the awards programme with almost 100 locations throughout the borough - 3 x two week slots (worth approx 60k) Romford Recorder Front page promo (sta) Full page (last call for entries) 8 page pull out Web site banner ad Time 107.5FM 8 x 40 second spots per day (launch & call for sponsors) 128 spots (May) 8 x 40 second spots per day for entries 488 spots (May/June) Community Action slots to promote award workshops Sponsor Specific Media Relations - Prominently featured on all poster and press advertising JC Decaux Company name/logo to feature prominently on the Havering 2015 design, to be displayed for a total of 6 weeks on almost 100 poster sites throughout Havering (worth approx. 60,000) Web Site Links Prominent logo link on all pages of www.haveringbusinessawards.co.uk Romford Recorder Full page advertorial/focus Prominent company logo on general features and advertising Time 107.5 FM Bespoke breakfast show sponsorship Bespoke 56 x 40 second commercials Credit given with all announcements Business Focus/Living in Havering magazine Company logo featured, and sponsorship credit close to headline Bespoke Half page advertisement e-bulletin (issued regularly by Havering Council) Logo featured/headline credits web link from e-bulletin Supporting Sponsor of the Havering Business Awards 2015 Logo for own publicity/promotional materials Gala Awards Evening Host for Awards Ceremony to be seated on Supporting Sponsors table Up to 20 tickets to the Gala Awards Ceremony Full page advertisement within programme Logo on presentation screen at the Gala Awards Ceremony
Havering 2015 Sponsorship Opportunities Award/Category Sponsor - 3,750 to 5,000 + VAT General Media Relations Sponsor Specific Media Relations Romford Recorder (press & online) Regular editorial/news coverage Fortnightly feature on the Website coverage Time 107.5FM (on air) Regular editorial/news coverage Launch cover/show sponsorship Finalist announcements Workshops and 1-2-1 consultations Live broadcast from Gala Awards Evening JC Decaux Company name/logo to feature on the Havering 2015 design, to be displayed for a total of 4 weeks on almost 100 poster sites throughout Havering (worth approx. 40K) Web Site Links Logo link on all pages of www.haveringbusinessawards.co.uk Business Focus/Living in Havering magazine Editorial coverage Romford Recorder Half page (min) editorial focus Company logo on general features/advertising e-bulletin (5,000 business and 42,000 resident recipients) Bespoke newsletters and features within general newsletters Time 107.5 FM Bespoke breakfast show sponsorship Announcement of sponsorship for award with pre-recorded on-air interview Web site Press releases/link www.haveringbusinessawards.co.uk Business Focus/Living in Havering magazine Company logo featured, and sponsorship credit Awards Advertising with sponsor mention/logo JC Decaux (6 sheet poster sites) Outdoor advertising campaign to promote the awards programme with almost 100 locations throughout the borough min 2 x 2 week slots (worth approx. 40,000) Romford Recorder Front page promo (sta) Full page (last call for entries) 8 page pull out Web site banner ad Time 107.5FM 8 x 40 second spots per day (launch & call for sponsors) 128 spots (May) 8 x 40 second spots per day for entries 488 spots (May/June) Community Action slots to promote award workshops e-bulletin (issued regularly by Havering Council) logo inclusion with Award details web link from e-bulletin Sponsor of the Havering 2015 logo for own publicity/promotional materials Gala Awards Evening Up to 10 tickets/up to 8 tickets to the Gala Awards Ceremony Logo on presentation screen at the Gala Awards Ceremony Award presentation
Havering 2015 Sponsorship Opportunities Evening Sponsors available from 100 + VAT To ensure every business has the opportunity to be part of the Havering 2015, evening and support sponsors are welcome, with each also receiving; - An on-screen logo presence rotated throughout the evening - A complimentary listing within the evening programme - A website profile at www.haveringbusinessawards.co.uk Award Certificates 100 Company logo on item Table Plan 150 Company logo on item Place Card Sponsor 175 Company logo on item Ticket Sponsor 300 Company logo on item Menu Card Sponsor 400 Company logo on item + advert on reverse Launch Sponsor 500 Company credit within press releases/ publicity and presence at the event plus a half page ad in the Gala Awards Programme Flowers Sponsor Half page ad in the Gala Awards Programme Award Winners Lunch Sponsor Entertainment Sponsor Full page ad in the Gala Awards Programme 1250 Company credit + two evening tickets Evening Programme Sponsor 1250 Front cover logo + full page advertisement Half page ad in the Gala Awards Programme Printing Sponsor Reception Drink Sponsor 1750 Application Pack Sponsor 1750 Wine Sponsor 2000 Tray mats with sponsors logo and web address, full page ad in the Gala Awards Programme + two evening tickets Front cover logo & full page advertisement Company logo on wine bottle tags, half page ad in the Gala Awards Programme + two evening tickets Programme Advertising Programme advertisement (full page) 350 Includes design & artwork If you would like to discuss any of the sponsorship opportunities available, or would like to offer an alternative proposal (including your company services), please do not hesitate to contact Joanne Yeomans or Claire Hunt on 01708 432 232