Salisbury's business leaders have launched the city's Business Excellence Awards for 2025.
Organised by Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, the event at The Stones Hotel saw organisers and past award winners officially open nominations for the eight categories at next year's event.
Nominations can be made online by clicking here.
Chamber Events Assistance Mark Baluch, who celebrates ten years with the Chamber this year, officially opened nominations and announced that the 2025 awards night will be on Friday 21st March at The Stones Hotel at High Post.
Encouraging entries, previous winner Molly Cooke from The Hair Extension Cave said, "The reason you should enter for these awards very simple... you have to be in it to win it!
"After I won the Customer Experience Award last year, it has helped my business dramatically, as it is a recognised local award by recognised local companies."
Molly who has run her Silver Street business for just over a decade added, "Not everyone wins and that's ok, I have applied for lots of awards that I didn't win and each time I would see what I could do to improve for the next year; this also helped my business grow.
"I wish you all the best of luck".
Large Business of the Year Award sponsored by Aspire Defence
This award celebrates the success of a business that over £750k turnover. This should include the growth of the business and market presence established over this time.
Small Business of the Year Award sponsored by D&N Construction
This award celebrates the success of a business that under £750k turnover/less than 10 FTE employees. This should include the growth of the business and market presence established over this time.
Best Start-up/New Business Award by The Hair Extension Cave
This award celebrates the growth and success of a business that has started and been trading for 2 years or less. This should include the growth of the business and market presence established over this time.
Visitor Experience Award sponsored by Salisbury Reds
This award recognises those businesses who welcome visitors to Salisbury & surrounding areas. Open to retail, hospitality, leisure and attractions who show enthusiasm for delivering the best experience for visitors to Salisbury and the local area.
Customer Service Excellence Award sponsored by Spire Telecom
This award is in recognition of companies with a genuine and innovative focus on customer service excellence.
Charity, Not for Profit, and Social Enterprise Award sponsored by St Thomas's Church
This category recognises the contribution made by any Charity, Not for Profit organisation or Social Enterprise that provide valuable services. The award will be granted to the organisation that has made the most significant difference to its target beneficiaries
The Rising Star Award sponsored by Wiltshire College
This category recognises the achievements of an individual who represents the future generation within their organisation whether part-time, full-time or an apprentice employee. The Rising Star is an individual who has made an impact over the last year by providing a positive contribution to their team, organisation and customers.
Green Business Award sponsored by Grist Environmental
The award celebrates those businesses who have reduced the impact of their business on the environment.
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