Entry Guidelines
HOW TO ENTER OR NOMINATE A COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL:
All entries for The ESTnet Awards 2016 should be made online at:
www.estnetawards.co.uk Before you go online to submit your entry please make
sure you have the following:
1.
Your 1,000 word entry saved in PDF format
This should explain why your entry merits an award and should include sections
covering the following:
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Background to the business or individual nominated.
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The reasons why your entry should win based on criteria for that particular
award (found
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under the relevant category information).
Your supporting document – this can contain images / artwork / clippings /
other media
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A high resolution version of your logo or the logo of the organisation you
are nominating if available (suitable for print i.e. high resolution JPEG, PDF or
PNG file at least 300dpi)
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A 100 word description of your organisation for publicity / promotional
purposes.
You can apply to as many categories as are relevant to you
TIP: Save all these in an easy-to-find place!
Please upload your entry online at:
www.estnetawards.co.uk by the closing time of:
5 p.m. on Friday 4 December 2015.
EXAMPLE OF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
ENTRY DETAILS:
1. Please indicate whether your are entering, nominating or have been
nominated for the ESTnet Awards 2016 by selecting one of the following
from the drop down menu:
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Entering
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Nominating
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Have been nominated
2. CATEGORY NAME:
(please select the category you are entering or nominating the
company/individual for by selecting from the drop down menu)
1. Company of the Year
2. Sir Michael Moritz Tech-Start up
3. Most Innovative Product of the Year
4. Most Innovative Software Application of the Year
5. Young Engineer of the Year (individual category
6. Apprentice of the Year (individual category)
7. Industry Role Model of the Year (individual category)
8. Collaborative Partnership of the Year
3. YOUR DETAILS:
Name of Business/Organisation:
…………………………………………………………
Name of Individual (for Young Engineer of the Year, Industry Role Model of the
Year and Apprentice of the Year only):
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Contact Name: …………………………………………………………
Job Title: ………………………………………………………………..
Address: ……………………………………………………………….
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Postcode:
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Email: …………………………………………………………………...
Tel:
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4. DETAILS OF THE ORGANISATION / INDIVIDUAL YOU ARE
NOMINATING:
Name of Business/Organisation:
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Name of Individual (for Young Engineer of the Year, Industry Role Model of the
Year and Apprentice of the Year only):
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Contact Name: ……………………………………………………………….
Job Title: ………………………………………………………………………
Address: ……………………………………………………………………….
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Postcode:
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Email: …………………………………………………………………………
Tel:
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Please upload a brief 100 word explanation as to why you are nominating this
organisation or individual for The ESTnet Awards 2016.
If you are nominating an organisation or individual we will contact the person
above to invite them to enter the Awards.
YOUR ENTRY:
a. Please answer the following or alternatively upload your answers to the
questions in a pdf – PLEASE NOTE – The entries will be judged and scored
against each question. Therefore, if you are submitting a separate document
please ensure that it answers all of the relevant questions.
I.
Provide background of your business and a brief history (max 100
words) – ALL CATEGORIES – For individual categories please provide
details of the individual and their career history.
II.
The reasons why your entry should win based on criteria for that
particular award (found under the relevant category information) up to
1000 words.
b. Upload your supporting document here – this can contain images / artwork /
clippings / other media.
c. Upload you organisation’s logo here (high resolution JPEG, PDF or PNG file).
d. Include a description of about 100 words profiling your organisation, products
and services. This is to:
i.
Give a brief introduction to the judges
i.
For use in publicity and promotion (as it is for publicity
purposes it should be concise, accurate and exciting,
highlighting the features of your organisation and what it
offers.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Company of the Year
Who can enter?
Any company within the software, electronic and technology sectors in Wales
can be nominated.
N.B. This category is by nomination only. If you have worked with a customer,
supplier or partner in the last few months who deserve to be rewarded for their
achievements, then please put them forward for the award.
What the Judges will look for:
This award will recognise exceptional business achievement in a technology
company of any size based in Wales.
This achievement could be any area of business practice, perhaps one or more
of the below:
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Made significant breakthroughs with an innovative new product or service
•
Accessed new markets and customers
•
Created new jobs
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Displayed exceptional customer service
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Significant increase in operational and financial performance
•
Social and environmental impact
•
Overcome significant challenges and barriers.
To nominate a company for this award please click here
The Sir Michael Moritz Tech Start-up Award
Who can enter?
Any company within the software, electronic and technology sectors in Wales
whose business started after 1 January 2014.
What the Judges will look for
Wales is has a growing reputation as a hub for innovative, young technology
companies. The Sir Michael Moritz Tech Start-up Award award recognises those
who have achieved success in a short space of time and have the potential to
grow and thrive in the near future.
Judges will look for evidence of:
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A disruptive new product or service that satisfies customer needs.
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Company growth and growth potential
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Exceptional customer service
•
Social and environmental awareness
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Potential for international trade.
To nominate your company for this prestigious award please click here.
Innovative Product of the Year
Who can enter?
Any company within the software, electronic and technologies sectors in Wales.
What the judges will look for
The award will be given to the company that can demonstrate business
improvement thanks to the development of an innovative product, which must be
a physical piece of equipment.
Judges will look for evidence of:
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Business benefit; either actual or likely future impact on the business. This
includes job creation/retention, environmental benefits and customer
delight.
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Evidence of innovative technology
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Research and development, including time to market
Only development to prototype stage is expressly excluded from this award.
To enter please click here.
Innovative Software Package or Application of the Year
Who can enter?
Any company within the software, electronic and technologies sectors in Wales.
What the judges will look for
The award will be given to the company that can demonstrate business
improvement thanks to the development of an innovative software package or
application.
Judges will look for evidence of:
•
Business benefit; either actual or likely future impact on the business. This
includes job creation/retention, environmental benefits and customer
delight.
•
Evidence of innovative technology
•
Research and development, including time to market
Only development to prototype stage is expressly excluded from this award.
To enter please click here.
Young Engineer of the Year
Who can enter?
Any practising engineer from an electronic, software or technology company in
Wales during the last 12 months and who will be under 30 years of age on the
closing date for applications.
Applicants can nominate themselves or be nominated by their company.
What the judges will look for
Exemplary service to the company and its customers which has contributed to
business success for their employer in terms of competitiveness, growth or
innovation.
Applicants should show evidence of technical competence and professional
integrity in areas such as:
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Hardware or software design and development
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Research
•
Process development or improvement
•
Innovative engineering and software solutions
•
Product ideas and creation
•
Product or customer support
The above is not an exhaustive list. If you know of a young engineer deserving of
the Award, please enter them here.
Apprentice of the Year
Who can enter?
Any current apprentice from an electronic, software or technology company in
Wales during the last 12 months.
Applicants can nominate themselves or be nominated by their company.
What the judges will look for
Exemplary service to the company and its customers which has contributed to
business success for their employer in terms of competitiveness, growth or
innovation.
Applicants should show evidence of technical competence and professional
integrity in areas such as:
•
Hardware or software design and development
•
Research
•
Process development or improvement
•
Innovative engineering and software solutions
•
Product ideas and creation
•
Product or customer support
The above is not an exhaustive list. If you know of an apprentice deserving of the
Award, please enter them here.
Industry Role Model of the Year
Who can enter?
Anyone currently working in the electronic, software and technology sectors in
Wales who has inspired others through their achievements.
This Award is by nomination only. Nominations can be received from co-workers,
suppliers or customers.
What judges will look for
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Evidence of individuals who have proved themselves to be an excellent
role model for colleagues.
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Evidence that they have overcome obstacles in the workplace.
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Evidence that they have inspired others in the industry through their
achievements.
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Evidence of pioneering behaviour, for example breaking down perceived
barriers within the industry and paved the way for others to follow.
To enter please click here.
Collaborative Partnership of the Year
Who can enter?
Any company within the software, electronic and technology sectors in Wales
who have successfully worked in collaboration with another business or a school,
college or university.
What judges will look for
The Collaborative Partnership prize will be awarded to the company that
demonstrates how the business and the chosen partner have benefited from the
collaboration, this may include:
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Impact of the collaboration on the business
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Impact of the collaboration on the partner organisation and local
community
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Evidence of sharing expertise for the mutual benefit of all within the
partnership
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Customer and industry recognition.
To enter please click here.