Young Company of the Year
This award recognises brilliant new companies (started trading after April 2007 and currently more than six months old) that are changing/challenging their industry and are on track to besignificant players in the future.
Previous winners – high-growth, scaleable businesses such as Chemist Direct and Concert Live – show the calibre of company we're looking for.
Main submission
We recommend you structure your 1,000-word citation according to these criteria, where relevant:
Scale of market opportunity identified pre-launch
Evidence that you're already beating the original business plan
Commercial success of the company so far – ebitda; funds raised; orders won; other key metrics used
Market engagement, customer excellence – key metrics; testimonials; reviews
Innovation in product/service
How is the business disrupting its sector, challenging traditional assumptions?
Future strategy and scale of vision for the company's development
International potential
Summary submission
In 100 words, please also describe the unique, distinguishing characteristics that make your business a potential Company of the Year. What makes your company different?
Supporting evidence
Young Company candidates are asked to submit supporting financial information. Where possible, the shortlisting committee and judges will want to see audited accounts. It is understood, however, that very young companies will only have management accounts and, in somecases, forecasts available. If you have any questions, please call Caspian Media's events team on 0207 045 7500. Please also supply relevant supporting information (press coverage, marketing materials, customer testimonials etc).
*Please note: Entering this categories requires shortlisted candidates to attend an interview with the judging panel in London during October 2011.
The winner of this category will win an off-road voucher sponsored by Land Rover and a Regus Gold Card.