The
closing date for this year’s Thames Valley Business Awards is September 30.
Here, we
put the spotlight on what the judges are looking for in the category for the
Dynamic Business Award, sponsored for the fifth year running by Deloitte.
Deloitte’s Ian Barton, head of Corporate Finance Advisory in the Thames
Valley and leader of the category’s judging panel, explains:
“Local
businesses have had to adapt to survive the extremely challenging market
conditions of recent years and we are aware that has meant tough decisions
for many. Equally, we have
adapted this award to suit the prevailing circumstances.
This year, we will focus on local companies that have the
demonstrated flexibility and vision to position themselves for what we all
hope will be a steady improvement in economic conditions,” he said.
“We feel
confident there will be a strong field of contenders who have each
challenged themselves to emerge from the downturn with energy and enthusiasm
and as winners in their chosen markets.
We look forward to sharing that positive outlook with them.”
As usual,
Barton is keen to see entries from a variety of sectors.
He recognises that the word dynamic
is often associated with hi-tech companies, but says several of the recent
finalists have come from other industries.
Last
year’s joint winners were Azzurri Communications, a telecommunications
company and Baxter Storey, a contract catering company.
“No
matter what industry you are in, if you are doing something a little bit
different and being successful at it, then we want to hear from you,” added
Barton.