Five things to consider when entering the Made in Hampshire Award
With the nominations deadline for the Hampshire Business Awards 2024 drawing closer by the day, there’s a real excitement building as we wait to see which worthy winners will be taking home a trophy from this year’s black-tie gala event.
One particularly interesting category that’s sure to attract a wealth of interesting nominees is the Made in Hampshire Award, which celebrates the excellence and diversity of production and manufacturing in the region, recognising outstanding businesses that have demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and quality in their processes.
From both hand and factory produced products, craft manufacturers to aerospace, judges will be looking for nominees that embody the spirit of Hampshire's industries.
The winner will be a business that exemplifies Hampshire's rich heritage and continues to drive innovation and success in their respective field.
But with Hampshire being home to such a rich network of manufacturers and engineers, how can you make sure that you’re giving yourself the best possible chance of being named one of this year’s victors?
Here are five things to consider when entering this coveted category:
Have you demonstrated excellence in your nomination form?
Ensuring that you submit the highest-quality nomination form that you can is absolutely crucial to being successful at the Hampshire Business Awards. Our independent judges want to hear every single detail about why your company deserves to lift the Made in Hampshire Award.
How are you set apart?
As the region continues to become an ever more vibrant hub of diverse and innovative businesses, we’re looking for winners who truly stand out from their competition. What about your organisation makes it worthy of being a winner? Spare no detail when describing how you drive your company to be the undisputed best-of-the-best.
How have you embraced sustainability?
Sustainability is the name of the game in today’s world of business – as every company across the globe strives to become more environmentally conscious, the winner of the Made in Hampshire Award will be a nominee who is actively implementing sustainable practices into their operations and encouraging or inspiring others to do the same.
How have you impacted Hampshire?
The easiest way to catch the attention of our independent judges is always to demonstrate how you’ve had a significant impact on the region as a whole. Whether you’ve made waves in your specific sector, inspired other businesses or changed your clients’ lives for the better, we want to know what makes you rank among Hampshire’s finest.
How have you fostered collaboration?
The Hampshire Business Awards 2024 are all about community. From your business partners and suppliers to your clients and fellow manufacturers, fostering collaboration between all members of Hampshire’s business community will be an integral part of taking home the Made in Hampshire Award. Tell us all about how you’ve built strong, lasting relationships to propel yourself to the forefront of the world of Hampshire Business.
Still haven’t entered the Hampshire Business Awards 2024?
Nominations are still open for an increasingly limited time – with 16 all-encompassing accolades to be won, you won’t want to miss out on seizing this golden opportunity for you and your business.
Entering the awards online is straightforward and absolutely free – businesses are encouraged to enter as many categories as they feel relevant.
For more information, click here.
For any enquiries, contact the events team.
