Melton Times Business Awards 2012
Celebrate the best in the business in our annual awards, this year sponsored by Pera and Viking Signs.
How it works
The judges will shortlist and then carry out visits to find their finalists and winners.
Three finalists in each category will be invited to the gala dinner at Pera on Thursday, March 22 when the winners will be announced.
Thank you for your entries and nominations.
Entries have now closed for the fourth Melton Times Business Awards as we seek to find the best in the business. The winners will be crowned at a gala dinner and presentation evening at the Pera Conference Centre on Thursday, March 22.
We will be celebrating what makes Melton best – the best place to do business, visit, shop and eat.
The idea behind the awards is to show that while times are tough businesses can still thrive and excel in Melton.
The awards and sponsors
The Best New Business award will recognise new enterprise and is open to businesses set up in the last 12 months. Sponsored by Melton Borough Council.
Melton needs a good range of independent shops to keep its appeal, but which is the Best Independent Retailer and why? Sponsored by Melton Mowbray Business Improvement Distirct Company.
The Rural Business of the Year award will go to the rural business which can best demonstrate an innovative approach to its market. Sponsored by Brown & Co.
The Green Business of the Year award is for businesses which can demonstrate the greatest commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. Sponsored by Shouler & Son.
The Young Entrepreneur award will go to the young person (under 30) who has shown entrepreneurial talent and is one to watch. Sponsored by Pera Foundation.
Where are the best places for a simple lunch or fantastic fine dining? The Best Eating Experience award is sponsored by Samworth Brothers.
The Best Customer Care award will go to the business which delivers, in the judges’ opinion, the highest standards of excellence in all aspects of service. Sponsored by Federation of Small Businesses.
The Best Shopfront award will recognise those businesses which have invested in good shopfront design and take a pride in their appearance.
The People Development Award is for companies which can demonstarate a real and continuing commitment to training. Sponsored by Brooksby Melton College.
The Contribution to the Community award will go to the person or team which has made a real contribution to the wider business community. Sponsored by Melton Mowbray Chamber of Trade.
The Business of the Year is the blue riband award and will go to the business which can demonstrate the best overall achievements in the last 12 months. Sponsored by Duncan & Toplis.