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Further details on the Award Categories
1.1
Most promising young person in Manchester (Rising star
award)
Someone, who is excelling in their chosen career, is making a valuable contribution to their
employer or the economy and is achieving above and beyond expectations.
The nominee needs to be between 18 and 25 years of age for this award, it is focused
towards interns/school leavers.
Application form:
It is highly recommended that answers are succinct, please use bullet points where possible:
1. Describe the individuals role (scope, responsibilities)
Maximum 200 words
2. Describe why the individual is a rising star (to include as appropriate what the
individual has achieved/done, how this is above and beyond expectations, key
attributes of the individual)
Maximum 300 words
3. Describe the outcome (to include as appropriate performance metrics, work related
and personal achievements)
Maximum 250 words
4. Evidence (optional) Customer, employer testimonies/feedback, awards
Maximum 150 words
1.2
Entrepreneur of the year
Someone who has identified and capitalised on an opportunity to develop their own or a new
start up business; or has created an innovative idea to improve an existing process/service.
They have achieved hard work through dedication and determination over the last 12 months.
Application form:
It is highly recommend that answers are succinct, please use bullet points where possible:
1. Describe the opportunity (to include as appropriate the background, scope of the
opportunity, and complexity of the idea/process)
Maximum 200 words
2. Describe the individual’s role and action s/he took (to include the individual’s
experience, approach, personal qualities and attributes)
Maximum 300 words
3. Describe the outcome (to include as appropriate performance metrics e.g. resultant
investment/project results, success, benefits) Maximum 250 words
4. Evidence (Optional) – Customer, employer testimonies/feedback, awards
Maximum 150 words
1.3
Finance professional of the year
Someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the financial services industry;
professionals are welcome from practice or industry in any background.
Application form:
It is highly recommend that answers are succinct, please use bullet points where possible:
1. Describe the contribution (to include as appropriate the situation, environment, and
complexity)
Maximum 200 words
2. Describe the individual’s role and action s/he took (to include as appropriate the
contribution, approach, personal qualities and attributes)
Maximum 300 words
3. Describe the outcome (to include as appropriate performance metrics e.g. new
clients/revenue, cost saving, client satisfaction)
Maximum 250 words
4. Evidence (Optional) – Client, employer testimonies/feedback, awards
Maximum 150 words
1.4
Legal professional award
This award recognises a truly exceptional individual contribution to the profession in the last 12
months.
Someone who has demonstrated exemplary performance in their field of expertise, standing out
from their peers. This can be demonstrated through their technical legal ability, client
care/focus, pro bono work, recognition of their work on major cases, projects or investigations,
engaging and responding to demands faced by clients and the legal profession.
Application form:
It is highly recommend that answers are succinct, please use bullet points where possible:
1. Describe the reasons for the nomination (to include as appropriate the individuals
role, scope, complexity and unique points)
Maximum 200 words
2. Describe the individual’s role and action s/he took (to include as appropriate the
contribution, approach, innovation and attributes)
Maximum 300 words
3. Describe the outcome (to include as appropriate performance metrics)
Maximum 250 words
4. Evidence (Optional) – Customer, employer testimonies/feedback, awards
Maximum 150 words
1.5
Recruiter of the year award
Somebody who has exceeded their firms expectations/targets consistently through hard work
and dedication, entrants are invited from across the recruitment sector
Application form:
It is highly recommend that answers are succinct, please use bullet points where possible:
1. Describe the situation (to include as appropriate the experience of the individual,
industry knowledge and any unique points)
Maximum 200 words
2. Describe the individual’s role and action s/he took (to include as appropriate the
contribution, approach, people skills and negotiation strategies)
Maximum 300 words
3. Describe the outcome (to include as appropriate performance metrics e.g. revenue
generated for the firm, new clients/business and improved company profile in local
market)
Maximum 250 words
4. Evidence (Optional) – Recent appraisals, Client/candidate feedback
Maximum 150 words
1.6
Marketing/PR professional of the year
An individual who has positively enhanced the image and reputation of a company through
ideas and use of technology.
Application form:
It is highly recommend that answers are succinct, please use bullet points where possible:
1. Describe the situation (to include as appropriate the individuals role, scope,
complexity and unique points)
Maximum 200 words
2. Describe the individual’s role and action s/he took (to include as appropriate the
contribution, approach, innovation and attributes)
Maximum 300 words
3. Describe the outcome (to include as appropriate performance metrics e.g. ROI)
Maximum 250 words
4. Evidence (Optional) – Customer, employer testimonies/feedback, awards
Maximum 150 words
1.7
Business development achievement
This award recognises a truly exceptional individual who has demonstrated exemplary
performance in many different areas in order to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities
in their chosen area.
The nominee must have demonstrated a combination of strategic analysis; marketing and sales
used in identifying new business opportunities and exploit these opportunities to bring in more
revenue.
The ‘opportunities’ can be a single ongoing initiative or a series of marketing initiative which
have been successful.
Application form:
It is highly recommend that answers are succinct, please use bullet points where possible:
1. Describe the individuals role (scope, responsibilities)
Maximum 200 words
2. Describe how the individual has developed/ used an opportunity/opportunities to
capitalize on growth opportunities (to include as appropriate what the individual has
achieved/done, how this is above and beyond expectations, key attributes of the
individual)
Maximum 300 words
3. Describe the outcome (to include as appropriate performance metrics, work related
and personal achievements)
Maximum 250 words
4. Evidence (optional) Customer, employer testimonies/feedback, awards
Maximum 150 words
1.8
Corporate social responsibility award
An individual who over the past year has raised a company’s profile and commitment to
providing a better work place, together with a positive impact on the environment and
community.
Application form:
It is highly recommend that answers are succinct, please use bullet points where possible:
1. Describe the situation (to include as appropriate the scope complexity and unique
points)
Maximum 200 words
2. Describe the individual’s role and action s/he took (to include as appropriate the
contribution, approach, innovation and attributes)
Maximum 300 words
3. Describe the outcome (to include as appropriate performance metrics e.g. community
benefit)
Maximum 250 words
4. Evidence (Optional) – Customer, employer testimonies/feedback, awards
Maximum 150 words
1.9
Technology award
Someone, who through the development and/or use of technology has made a significant
difference to their employer, a customer or the community.
Application form:
It is highly recommend that answers are succinct, please use bullet points where possible:
1. Describe the situation (to include as appropriate the scope, complexity and unique
points)
Maximum 200 words
2. Describe the individual’s role and action s/he took (to include as appropriate the
contribution, approach, innovation and attributes)
Maximum 300 words
3. Describe the outcome (to include as appropriate performance metrics e.g. user
information, ROI)
Maximum 250 words
4. Evidence (Optional) – Customer, employer testimonies/feedback, awards
Maximum 150 words
1.10
Sporting achievement award
Somebody who has made an outstanding contribution to sport or themselves achieved
sporting success. Entrants are invited from across all professional backgrounds.
Application form:
It is highly recommend that answers are succinct, please use bullet points where possible:
1. Describe the situation (to include as appropriate the experience of the individual,
sporting knowledge any unique points)
Maximum 200 words
2. Describe the individual’s role and action s/he took (to include as appropriate the
contribution, approach, development, achievement)
Maximum 300 words
3. Describe the outcome (to include as appropriate performance metrics e.g. personal
achievement, community benefit)
Maximum 250 words
4. Evidence (Optional) – Sporting results, Testimonials
Maximum 150 words