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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• The business must be based on, or operate from, a location within the boundaries of Aycliffe Business Park.
• Nominated apprentice can be working in any sector.

AWARD CRITERIA

• The business should have implemented at least one apprentice that is currently at the company or has completed their time with your business during 2018.
• Indicate how you’ve actively encouraged apprentices in your company.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• The business must be based on, or operate from, a location within the boundaries of Aycliffe Business Park.

AWARD CRITERIA

• Excellence in their product/service; achievement of a strong/growing market share in chosen niche; successful turnaround of a company; successful exploitation of innovation; excellence in setting up a major new operation; enterprises that have succeeded by getting the very best out of their workforce etc.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• The business must be based on, or operate from, a location within the boundaries of Aycliffe Business Park.

AWARD CRITERIA

• This award recognises the enterprise that has driven demonstrable excellence in the following areas: staff development, retention and recruitment; leadership and management; innovation and operational excellence; an embedded ethical culture; creative and collaborative customer service; increased growth or market share; improved financial performance.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• The business must be based on, or operate from, a location within the boundaries of Aycliffe Business Park.
• Conduct either engineering and/or manufacturing, product design or precision engineering.

AWARD CRITERIA

• Demonstrate a contribution to the local economy in terms of employment, import/export.
• Evidence of process/product innovation and creativity in your approach or challenges.
• Evidence of third-party accreditation relevant to your sector/market, e.g. ISO 9000, liP, ISO 14001 etc.
• Is there anything special/unique that sets you apart from others in your sector?

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• The business must be based on, or operate from, a location within the boundaries of Aycliffe Business Park.

AWARD CRITERIA

• Evidence of significant export activity as a part of your turnover & business model, or a move toward export.
• Global reach will be a factor.
• Evidence of an export strategy.
• Any evidence of how you have worked with UKTI or other support agencies.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• The business must be based on, or operate from, a location within the boundaries of Aycliffe Business Park.
• Has been trading no longer than TWO years, as of June 30th 2018.

AWARD CRITERIA

• Business idea and USP.
• Performance to date.
• Plans for the future.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• The business must be based on, or operate from, a location within the boundaries of Aycliffe Business Park.
• A nominated business must provide a service, i.e. cleaning, marketing, accountancy etc.

AWARD CRITERIA

• The business should demonstrate the following: a contribution to the local economy in terms of services provided; the impact of your service beyond the local area; a successful and innovative approach to growth or sustainability; a focus and commitment to standards of excellence in levels of service delivered.
• What makes your business stand apart from others in the sector?

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• The business must be based on, or operate from, a location within the boundaries of Aycliffe Business Park.
• Business must normally employ no more than 75 full-time staff and has a proven record of success.

AWARD CRITERIA

• We are particularly looking for the solutions to: what has made the difference between success and failure for your company; what differentiates the company’s products/services from their competitors; managerial & financial performance; the potential for growth; evidence of commitment & imagination in the product or service.

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