"Through the Large Business of The Year Award, we will be recognising the achievements and successes of a distinctive business working within, or supporting businesses in, the Gatwick Diamond."
Graham Lambert, PwC partner in charge, Gatwick
Large Business of the Year
Sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers
The Winner of this Award will be the large business or organisation that has enhanced the reputation of the Gatwick Diamond as an important business centre on a regional and national basis. For the purpose of this Award we are looking for firms that employ in excess of 250 staff and/or have an annual turnover in excess of £50m.
Business Person Of the Year
Sponsored by Barclays Commercial Bank
The Winner will need to demonstrate that they are committed to growing their Gatwick Diamond based business, increasing headcount, developing/inspiring people and Innovation and involvement in the local business community.
"The Gatwick Diamond Business Awards provide a great opportunity to celebrate the successes of all the great businesses in the area. We know that our chosen category of 'Business Person of the Year' is highly valued by all those who have won it and we look forward to meeting the winner at the event"
Nigel Robinson, Area Corporate Director
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsored by Gatwick Green Consortium
The winner of this category will need to show true Entrepreneurship in leading their Gatwick Diamond based business. The awards recognise entrepreneurs who demonstrate success through innovation, planning, personal commitment and the taking of calculated business risks.
"Getting the work location and environment right helps drive superior performance. The qualities of creativity, knowledge transfer productivity and sustainability will make businesses in The Gatwick Diamond even more successful."
Ian Webb, Wilky
Employer of the Year
Sponsored by Rawlison Butler LLP
The Winner of this Award will need to show that their employees are central to the success of the business.
"We are delighted to be sponsoring Diamond Employer at these prestigious awards. Employees play a vital role in the success of any business and therefore what we are looking for in selecting the winner of this award is those employers with the very best practices aimed at motivating, rewarding and generally getting the most out of their employees."
Tony Hyams-Parish. Head of Employment Law at Rawlison Butler LLP
The Award for Export
Sponsored by UK Trade & Investment
The Winner of this Award will need to demonstrate that they are innovative and ambitious, keen to grow their export markets and able to demonstrate that this has had a positive impact on productivity and profitability.
"UK Trade & Investment South East is proud to sponsor the Gatwick Diamond International Business Award to recognise the achievements of local companies in the global market place.
Trading overseas can appear daunting but these companies have proved that with the right help and support it can deliver real returns in these difficult economic times."
Carolyn Bentley, UKTI
The Award for Innovation
Sponsored by The University of Brighton
The Winner of this Award will need to demonstrate how innovation has led to an improvement in their business. This innovation can be around the nature of the product itself, the service offered to customers or the way they have used new processes to help them to establish or grow their enterprise.
"This award confirms our commitment to work in the Gatwick Diamond and our belief that both higher education and business have a great deal to learn from each other"
Professor Julian Crampton, Vice Chancellor of The University of Brighton
Commitment to Developing People and Skills
Sponsored by Central Sussex College
The Winner of this Award will be the company or organisation that puts the development of it's own staff at the heart of their organisation, recognising that developing the people in that business will drive the business forward.
"Employers within the Gatwick Diamond make a significant contribution to the South East's economic success. It is vital that their workforce is equipped with the relevant skills to ensure continuing growth and investment, both for these businesses and for the economy as a whole.
"Central Sussex College is at the forefront of providing responsive and flexible skills training in the Gatwick Diamond area and is proud, once again, to sponsor the Commitment to Developing People and Skills Award at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 2010.
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Russell Strutt, Principal
The Gatwick Diamond Leisure Destination
Sponsored by the Hilton Hotel London Gatwick
The Winner of the Leisure Destination Award will be able to demonstrate a commitment to providing an interesting and innovative experience that will encourage continuing growth in tourism in the area. In addition to the quality of the attraction or destination itself, key factors will include the ethos of welcome and service, value for money and evidence of an effective marketing plan.
"The Meetings and Conference market is a vital part of the Gatwick Diamond Economy and reflects the vibrancy of business in the region. I am delighted to sponsor this Award that recognises that the Gatwick Diamond is the Place to Meet"
Simon Cook, General Manager, Hilton Hotel London Gatwick
The Award for Customer Delight
Sponsored by Basepoint Centres
The Winner of this Award will demonstrate how the goal of Customer Delight is at the heart of their business, staff, products and services with a measurable track record in attracting and keeping customers.
Entrants will be judged on their creativity and/or innovation in the production and/or delivery of products or services, as well as on the leadership role of management.
"Basepoint Crawley is proud to be supporting the Gatwick Diamond Customer Delight Award. Over the years, listening to our customers has enabled us to build durable and satisfying relationships and develop our business by continually responding and adapting to the needs of our ever-expanding customer base. We wish all the entrants for the Customer Delight award luck with their submissions and hope that it will encourage businesses throughout the region to recognise the genuine competitive advantage that can be gained through a wholehearted commitment to providing the very best in customer service"
Rebecca Gattinesi, Centre Manager
The Gatwick Diamond Green Business Awards
Sponsor by Crawley Borough Council Green Business Programme
Once again, the Green element of the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards is being sponsored in partnership with the Green Business Programme of Crawley Borough Council.
This year, the Awards reflect the three key areas where businesses can make a difference to their environmental impact; Energy, Recycling and Travel.
"Crawley Borough Council is extremely proud to once again be the headline sponsor of the three awards in the Green category at this year's Gatwick Diamond Business Awards (GDBA). Businesses in the Gatwick Diamond are leading the way in showing how green business practices can make a positive impact on the environment, create jobs, improve efficiency, and increase profits. The GBDA will identify the leading companies in the Gatwick Diamond that have married their business goals with environmental aims."
"As a local authority, Crawley Borough Council is profoundly committed to meeting the needs of its people by leading the change towards a more environmentally responsible future and as such we are proud to recognise what these businesses are achieving environmentally"
Lee Harris, Chief Executive of Crawley Borough Council
The Green Business Programme from Crawley Borough Council helps Crawley businesses adopt environmental practices that are sustainable as well as profitable, by offering free services such as site visits, newsletters, events and workshops.
The Green Award for the Use of Energy
Sponsored by EDF Energy
The winner will need to demonstrate that they understand the impact of their use of energy and are working to mitigate that impact.
"At EDF Energy we are proud to support this award. We are certain that sustainability must be at the heart of any company's long-term strategy as it is at the heart of ours. We want to lead the way in tackling the biggest environmental and social issues facing our industry and we've clearly defined our agenda through Our Climate and Our Social Commitments.
Our Climate Commitments targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions represent one of the biggest packages of environmental initiatives launched by any major British company. Our Social Commitments include a bold set of pledges covering a diverse range of challenges such as affordability, our supply chain, employee development, community investment and more.
We feel that supporting this award will encourage others to join us in this ambition."
David Savill, Acting Sustainability Manager. EDF Energy
The Green Award for Recycling
Sponsored by Veolia Environment
The winner of the Gatwick Diamond Green Business Award for Recycling will clearly demonstrate their commitment to recycling and the positive impact on their business or organisation, as well as the local community and the environment.
The Green Award for Sustainable Travel & Transport
Sponsored by BAA Gatwick Airport
The Winner of this Award will need to demonstrate their delivery of innovative and sustainable ways of fulfilling their travel and transport needs.
"London Gatwick Airport is delighted to sponsor the Sustainable Travel & Transport Awards 2010. In today's challenging economic climate, successful companies understand the importance of putting sustainability at the heart of their business. By running and operating businesseses responsibly, we can maximise the economic and social benefits for the region, while minimising our impact on the environment. London Gatwick is delighted to be part of this special occasion and to recognise and celebrate business excellence within the Gatwick Diamond area."
Andy Flower, Managing Director