This Award will go to the outstanding company, which can best demonstrate exceptional vision and leadership in the establishment and development of an owner-led business.

The judges will look for clear identification of a market opportunity, innovation, growth and evidence of strong financial performance in terms of sales and profit growth.

Please provide the following information on 4 pages of A4. Supplementary evidence should also be provided.

1. A company profile detailing products, staff, company history, customers and current market conditions.
2. Description of the market opportunities you identified and the steps taken to translate your initial idea or ideas into business reality
3. Details of the most important innovations you have implemented including those that specifically contributed to the organizations success
4. Details of the greatest barrier to success the organization has faced in the last 18 months and explain how this challenge was overcome