SME of the Year Award
The SME of the Year Award is open to businesses with an annual turnover between £500K & £10m, be at least 2 years old and should have a base in the Thames Valley (defined by our map). Judges will consider the following:-
1. Current business performance
2. Growth over the past 2 years
3. Potential for future growth in years ahead
4. Examples of innovation in products, services, and/or business practices
5. Contribution to the industry and/or to the business community
“As a firm dedicated to helping owner managed/privately owned businesses achieve their ambitions, James Cowper is delighted to sponsoring the award for the SME of the Year Award 2012. SMEs are the engine room of the UK economy and we are fortunate that the Thames Valley region is the home for some of the UK’s most innovative and exciting SME businesses. We encourage the Thames Valley business community to really get involved with these awards so we may acknowledge that despite the tough economic climate, there are still some great businesses doing great things,” commented Steve Clarke, Managing Partner, James Cowper LLP.
Entries for the SME of the Year Award will be accepted until September 28th 2012. Finalist companies will be invited to the gala awards night in Reading on November 15 2012, when the winner and second and third places will be announced.
The winner will receive a prestigious trophy for their reception or boardroom. It will also be featured in The Business Magazine and enjoy wide-ranging media and PR opportunities.
