Detailed below are the eight categories for the inauguralReigate & Banstead Business Awards.
Applications open: 04/03/2019
Closing date: 14/04/2019
Tickets go on sale: 04/03/2019
Finalists announced: 10/05/2019
Full terms and conditions are available to view here
Small Business of the Year (turnover under £1m)
Sponsored by EAST SURREY COLLEGE
Celebrating the contribution of businesses to the local economy, this category is open to all businesses with headquarters based in the borough and a turnover of up to £1m.
Business Support Grant Recipient of the Year
Sponsored by REIGATE & BANSTEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Have you been a recipient of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s Business Support Grant? This award celebrates how the grant has helped you grow and develop.
Customer Service Award
Sponsored by MORRISONS SOLICITORS
Open to businesses of all sizes and from all sectors, if your business stands out from the crowd for its fantastic customer service then this is the Award for you!
Start-up of the year
Sponsored by THE BELFRY SHOPPING CENTRE
We know that getting any type of business off the ground and making a success of it isn’t easy. Whatever sector, whatever size, we want to recognise those people who have taken the plunge and gone for it!
Social Value Business of the Year
Sponsored by GATWICK AIRPORT
Does your business go that extra mile to support its local community? If you have initiatives in place in your organisation that aren’t for business gain but for the greater good of the community, then we want to hear from you. We want to recognise those who give something back!
Employer of the Year
Do you look after your staff? Do you invest in training and their future? This category is open to businesses of all sizes - we want to celebrate those businesses who really do go that extra mile to make their employees enjoy coming to work every day!
Employee of the Year
Do you have a great member of staff? This category is open to businesses of all sizes - we want to give employers the chance to celebrate those who really do go that extra mile for them!