- Best in Tourism Award
- Best New Business
- Best New Product / Service of the Year
- Best Young Person in Business
- Business Growth Award
- Commitment to the Borough Award
- Customer Service Award - Hospitality
- Customer Service Award - Independent
- Customer Service Award - Multiple Retailer
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- Good Food Award
- Innovation, Technology & Creativity Award
- Involvement in the Community Award
- Training & Development Award
Best Young Person in Business
This new award is open to young entrepreneurs (under the age of 35) who are enjoying success in building their own business (on or before January 2011). Applications are welcomed from those who best demonstrate ambition, energy skill and vision, as well as tangible success.
Who Should Apply?
Complete this entry form and tell us why you think your business or organisation is a winner. Entries are welcome from all young entrepreneurs under the age of 35.
How will the award be judged?
All applicants should provide the following written information on company letterhead by 5pm on Thursday 31st March 2011 to Coleraine Borough Business Awards, Coleraine Borough Chamber, 2 Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1DS.
- Please provide an outline of the profile of your organisation. This can include history, operations, staff numbers, range of products and services and locations. Please add any other information you feel is appropriate. (Max 500 words)
- Please outline the contribution made by you to the success and growth of the business. Max 500 words)
- Please outline the qualities that you think make you distinct from other young entrepreneurs in your field. (Max 500 words)
- What do you consider the most important attribute in a young entrepreneur and why? (Max 500 words)
All short listed candidates for this award may be required to attend an interview with our panel of judges in April 2011.
Award Sponsor: Kenny's
Kenny's is very pleased to support the Coleraine Borough Business Awards 2011. As Managing Director of a group of 5 Spar Convenience Stores including Maxol / BP forecourts and Kenny's Wine Stores, I am delighted to be sponsoring the Best Young Person in Business Award, a very prestigious and impressive award.
Our Mission at Kenny's is 'to be your Chosen Convenience Store' underpinned by five key Core Values held in store namely Honesty, Respect, Loyalty, Teamwork and Ownership. We believe that by having a solid team at the forefront of our business this will naturally provide for future strategic growth and direction.
These awards are an extremely important opportunity for the young people who have applied, as these are our successful Entrepreneurs of the future and are the long term strength on which Northern Ireland's economy depends.
Kenny Bradley
