All information given on the entry forms will be treated in the strictest confidence. Any information that entrants do not want published etc should be clearly marked.

ENTRY CRITERIA

Open to all businesses within the Sunderland Echo circulation area employing
less than 50 full time staff.
Among the factors the judges will be looking at will be:
• What makes the business a success
• What has contributed to its growth and financial success
• What does the business offer that its competitors do not
• Commitment to its products/services
• Future plans

GENERAL

The judges will make their decisions based on dedication, commitment, proven success and imagination. Financial results will be considered (when given) but will be a secondary factor to those mentioned above.

ELIGIBILITY

All businesses operating within the Sunderland Echo circulation area will be
eligible to enter regardless of size, type of business etc. Employees of
NorthEast Press or any of the associated organisations involved with the event (i.e. judges) are prohibited from entering.
All information given on the application forms will be treated in the strictest
confidence. Any information that entrants do not want published etc should be
clearly marked.
Please note: an overall business of the year will be selected from entries in all
categories. If you wish to add further information to support entry into the
overall business of the year category, please complete the application form.