Rising Star Award

This award is open to professionals with less than five years' experience working in private label / contract manufacturing. The judges will look for evidence of outstanding achievement, creativity and contribution to success.

The individual can be nominated by themselves or by a third party, but please ensure you have their permission to do so.

Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; the judges will be looking for clear information, backed up by evidence, that pays particular attention to the criteria listed below.

• Career Summary: A summary that describes the first five years of their career to date and qualifications.

• Business Growth: Outline how they have contributed to the success of their team and the organisation as whole.

• Key Achievements: Demonstrate their achievements, what makes this individual stand out from colleagues (above and beyond the standard courses/qualifications expected at this stage of their career) and how have they added value to the business.

• Key Project or Initiative: Highlight a recent project or initiative from the last 18 months and quantify its success/how it has helped to improve the business.

• Other facts & statements: Include any other statements or facts that support the entry, including a supporting letter from the nominee’s head of department or supervisor.