Peter Aldous, who is sponsoring the Employer of the Year Award, is encouraging as many local businesses as possible to enter.
In Parliament Peter’s work has focused on energy policy, the future of the East Anglian fishing industry, support for small businesses, housing and local infrastructure projects. He has brought forward reforms to the park homes sector through the Mobile Homes Act to help protect often vulnerable and elderly residents. Peter’s constituency takes in the coastal town of Lowestoft, the most easterly point of the United Kingdom where urban regeneration is a key issue for Peter as a local MP.
This award recognises organisations that have their staff at the heart of their business, who have ensured that during this challenging time they have gone above and beyond to ensure their staff have been supported and kept informed and that inclusion is at the forefront of their values and company ethos.
It recognises those businesses that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment with opportunities for ALL staff to develop and progress, resulting in high staff satisfaction levels and a well-motivated, ambitious and diverse workforce. In particular the judges will look to demonstration of steps towards creating an inclusive and equal workforce.
How to enter
Download and fill in an application form here, then
- Tell us about your business (400 words or less)
Your history, customers, competitors, challenges, opportunities, your vision and anything else that you feel is relevant. This can also include any challenges or opportunities that Covid-19 has presented your organisation - Please tell us about the steps your business has taken during the last year to ensure your staff have been supported and also how you are working towards creating an inclusive and equal workforce:
Examples of evidence, such as info on/examples of:
- Evidence of positive leadership & management and the impact this has on the team
- An integrated ethical culture across the company
- Disability confident and Inclusivity awareness
- Has a clear and innovating diversity and inclusion policy within company strategy
- How employees are engaged with company values and strategic goals
- Excellence in staff retention, wellbeing, development and communication – especially during this challenging time
- Schemes and training initiatives that have contributed towards the development of demonstration of an ongoing commitment by the employer for positive change and ensuring a diverse and equal workforce and workplace.
All entries must be received by: Thursday 30th September 2021
The Lowestoft & Waveney Chamber Business Awards Gala Evening will take place on Thursday 11th November at Ivy House Country Hotel, Lowestoft.
All entrants selected as finalists must ensure they are available to attend. Each finalist for each category will receive one free ticket to the gala evening. Additional tickets will be available to purchase (depending on government guidelines.)
To Enter…
Please email your completed application form including evidence to: michelle@suffolkchamber.co.uk
Or by post to:
Michelle Gardner
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce Lowestoft & Waveney
Waveney Chambers
Waveney Road
Lowestoft
NR32 1BN