Enter Online - Dunstable & Houghton Regis Business & Community Awards

This entry form contains 5 questions and has been designed to be easy for you to complete in your own words. You can type as much or as little as you like up to the maximum word limit as stated with each question – either in short answer or story format. 

Please ensure you address all criteria outlined in each question. 

If you have any queries please contact us at vicki@dunstableawards.co.uk

The Award

Award Category

Young Hero Award Summary

The Young Hero will be awarded in recognition to the young person who has demonstrated overcoming a great personal challenge to themselves or has shown to aid in the life or the lives of others. 

Student of the Year Summary

The Student of the Year will be awarded in recognition to the student who has demonstrated academic excellence or has shown outstanding improvement in their academic studies. 

Teacher of the Year Summary

The Teacher of the Year will be awarded in recognition to the teacher who has demonstrated excellence in educating students and enhancing their development skills. 

Carer of the Year Summary

The Carer of the Year will be awarded in recognition to the person who has helped to care and provide for someone else who may be vulnerable or in ill-health.

Sports Award Summary

The Sports Award will awarded in recognition to the individual who has demonstrated sporting excellence, has shown outstanding improvement in their sporting life, or has set an example for others. All sporting abilities and those with disabilities are eligible for the award. 

Volunteer of the Year Summary

The Volunteer of the Year will be awarded in recognition to the person who unselfishly gives their time and energy to a cause, organisation or institution which they feel strongly towards. The criteria is that nominees are unpaid in their voluntary service. 

Role Model of the Year Summary

The Role Model Award will be awarded in recognition for any person who is a role model to others within the community. By setting a good example and by encouraging others to follow the lead.

Good Neighbour of the Year Summary

The Good Neighbour Of The Year will be awarded in recognition of those who not only help direct neighbours but others in their community without receiving financial gain.

Disability Smart Award Summary

The Disability Smart Award will be awarded in recognition of an individual or business that has demonstrated overcoming challenges for themselves or others with a disability, and who has made a positive difference to their lives or the lives of others.

The Green Award Summary

The Most “Green” Award will be awarded in recognition to the business which demonstrates and initiates an environmentally friendly workplace and business strategy.

The Mayor’s Award Summary

The Mayor's Award - Lifetime Achievement will be awarded in recognition to the individual who has shown a life time of achievement in any service or area.

Retailer of the Year Summary

The Retailer of the Year will be awarded in recognition to the retail business which has achieved the highest performance and success in it's field.

Customer Care Excellence Award Summary

The Customer Care Excellence Award will be awarded in recognition of the business which has consistently achieved an excellent level of customer service.

Hospitality Award Summary

The Hospitality Award will be awarded in recognition to the hospitality business which has achieved the highest performance and success in it's field.

Trades Person Award Summary

The Trades Person of the Year will be awarded in recognition of the local service person who has achieved the highest performance and success in their field.

Business of the Year Award Summary

The Business of the Year will be awarded in recognition of the business which has achieved an overall outstanding performance and success.

New Business of the Year Award Summary

The New Business of the Year will be awarded in recognition of the new business which has achieved the highest performance and success.

The MP’s Award – Community Business of the Year Summary

The Community Business of the Year will be awarded in recognition of the group / business who has achieved outstanding contribution to the local community.

Employee of the Year Summary

The Employee of the Year will be awarded in recognition of the employee who has demonstrated a high performance individually but also who has played an integral part in the overall work force of the company.

Apprentice of the Year Summary

The Apprentice of the Year will be awarded in recognition of the apprentice who has demonstrated a high performance and shows outstanding prospect for a successful future in the workplace.

The Town Mayor of Dunstable's Special Award Summary

The Town Mayor of Dunstable's Special Award will be awarded to a person or organisation who has made an outstanding contribution to the town of Dunstable.

About the Person Nominating

This section is to be completed by the person submitting the entry.

Name*

Email*

Telephone*

Company or Organisation (if relevant)

Are you nominating yourself / your company?*

Myself
My Company
Other

About the Nominee

In this section please provide the details for the entrant.

Name*

Company or Organisation (if relevant)

Email

Telephone*

Address*

Address Town County Post Code

About the Nominee

In this section please provide the company details for the entrant.

Name*

Company Name*

Address*

Address Town County Post Code

Telephone*

Website Address

Nature of Business*

Number of Employees*

Year the Business Started Trading*

The Entry

Champion of the Year*

Now please, in no more than 200 words, explain why you think you or the person you've nominated deserves the "Champion of the Year" award.

Areas for consideration:

Nominee's occupation.
Evidence of how nominee has demonstrated champion qualities.
Any future aspirations nominee may have.
How will winning “Champion of the Year” affect the nominee.

Young Hero Award*

Now please, in no more than 200 words, explain why you think you or the person you've nominated deserves the Young Hero award.

Areas for consideration:

Nominee's occupation or institution attended.
Evidence of how the nominee fulfils the criteria for this award.
Any future aspirations nominee may have.
How winning the Young Hero award will affect the nominee.

Student of the Year*

Now please, in no more than 200 words, explain why you think you or the person you've nominated deserves the Student of the Year award.

Areas for consideration:

School or college attended by nominee.
Evidence of how nominee has demonstrated excellence or shown improvement in your or their academic studies.
Any future academic aspirations the nominee may have.
How will winning “Student of the Year” affect the nominee.

Teacher of the Year*

Now please, in no more than 200 words, explain why you think you or the person you've nominated deserves the Teacher of the Year award.

Areas for consideration:

Nominee's school or college.
Can you provide evidence of how the nominee has demonstrated excellence in the education of students or shown improvement in students' development abilities – maybe a statement from students or co-workers?
Has the nominee made a positive impact within the school/ community?
Any future educational aspirations nominee may have.
How winning the Teacher of the Year award will affect the nominee.

Carer of the Year*

Now please, in no more than 200 words, explain why you think you or the person you've nominated deserves the "Carer of the Year" award.

Areas for consideration:

Nominee's occupation and facility attended.
Evidence of how nominee has demonstrated caring excellence.
Any future aspirations nominee may have.
How will winning “Carer of the Year” affect the nominee.

Disability Smart Award*

Now please, in no more than 200 words, explain why you think you or the person you've nominated deserves the "Disability Smart" award.

Areas for consideration:

Nominee's occupation or role in community.
Evidence of how nominee has demonstrated overcoming challenges around disability.
Any future aspirations nominee may have.
How will winning the “Disability Smart Award” affect the nominee.

The Green Award*

Now please, in no more than 200 words, explain why you think you or the person you've nominated deserves "The Green Award".

Areas for consideration:

The business's sector and wider industry.
Evidence of how the business has implemented or taken steps towards a greener working environment or business strategy.

Sports Award*

Now please, in no more than 200 words, explain why you think you or the person you've nominated deserves the Sports award.

Areas for consideration:

Evidence of how nominee has demonstrated excellence, shown improvement or set an example in sport.
The areas of sport in which nominee has excelled specifically.
Any future sporting ambitions nominee may have.
How will winning the Sports Award affect the nominee.

Volunteer of the Year Award*

Now please, in no more than 200 words, explain why you think you or the person you've nominated deserves the Volunteer of the Year award.

Areas for consideration:

Nominee's occupation and or institution attended.
Evidence of how nominee has demonstrated volunteering excellence.
Any future aspirations nominee may have.
How will winning “Volunteer of the Year” affect the nominee.

Role Model of the Year*

Now please, in no more than 200 words, explain why you think you or the person you've nominated deserves the Role Model of the Year Award.

Areas for consideration:

Nominee's occupation.
Evidence of how nominee has acted as a role model.
Any future aspirations nominee may have.
How will winning the “Role Model Award” affect the nominee?

Good Neighbour of the Year*

Now please, in no more than 200 words, explain why you think you or the person you've nominated deserves the Good Neighbour of the Year Award.

Areas for consideration:

Nominee's occupation or school/college.
Evidence of how nominee has acted as a good neighbour.
Any future aspirations nominee may have.
How will winning the “Good Neighbour of the Year Award” affect the nominee?

Mayors Lifetime Acheivement Award*

Now please, in no more than 200 words, explain why you think you or the person you've nominated deserves the Lifetime Achievement award.

Areas for consideration:

Nominee's occupation.
Evidence of how nominee has demonstrated a lifetime of achievement.
Any legacy nominee may have provided for the community.
How will winning the Lifetime Achievement Award affect the nominee.

The Town Mayor of Dunstable's Special Award*

Now please, in no more than 200 words, explain why you think you or the person you've nominated deserves the Town Mayor of Dunstable's Special Award.

Areas for consideration:

Nominee's occupation.
Evidence of how nominee has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the town of Dunstable.
Any legacy nominee may have provided for the community.
How will winning the Award affect the nominee.

Retailer of the Year*

Now please, in no more than 500 words, explain why you think your business or the business you've nominated deserves the Retailer of the Year award.

Customer Care Excellence Award*

Now please, in no more than 500 words, explain why you think your business or the business you've nominated deserves the Customer Care Excellence Award.

Hospitality Venue of the Year*

Now please, in no more than 500 words, explain why you think your business or the business you've nominated deserves the Hospitality award.

Trades Person of the Year*

Now please, in no more than 200 words, explain why you think you or the person you've nominated deserves the Trades Person award.

Areas to consider:

High level of customer service.
Evidence that a high quality of work has been carried out.
Any future plans for the business, including improvements and growth.
How winning Trades Person of the year will impact on their business.

Business of the Year*

Tell us why your business or the business you've nominated deserves the Business of the Year Award. (max 200 words)

New Business of the Year*

Tell us why your business or the business you've nominated deserves the New Business of the Year Award. (max 200 words)

Community Business of the Year*

Tell us why your business or the business you've nominated deserves the Community Business of the Year Award. (max 200 words)

Employee of the Year*

Tell us why you or the employee you've nominated deserves the Employee of the Year Award. (max 200 words)

Apprentice of the Year*

Tell us why you or the apprentice you've nominated deserves the Apprentice of the Year Award. (max 200 words)

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Demonstrate with evidence how the company has performed in relation to it's business plan. (max 200 words)

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Demonstrate with evidence how the company has benefitted the local community. (max 200 words)

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Demonstrate with evidence how you or your nominated employee has performed in relation to their goals. (max 200 words)

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What achievements have been made whilst working in the business? What skills have been demonstrated or improved? (max 200 words)

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What are the key targets for the business to achieve in the future? (max 200 words)

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Explain what effect winning the Community Business of the Year will have on your organisation. (max 200 words)

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What future aspirations do you or your nominated employee have? (max 200 words)

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Explain what effect winning the Apprentice of the Year would have on you or your nominated employee. (max 200 words)

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I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of Entry.