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I think it is the quality of our British-made product which made us stand out to the judges. I'm very proud, but couldn't do it by myself, so I owe this to my loyal employees.Neal Sands Managing Director, Sands Agricultural Machinery
Director of the Year Sponsored by New Anglia
Strong leadership is a vital ingredient in business success, and this award which is again sponsored by New Anglia aims to showcase the efforts of the county’s best senior managers.
There are exceptional business leaders in Norfolk and this category seeks to join with the business community to applaud their hard-work, creativity and innovation.
Erika Clegg, a New Anglia board member, said: “Norfolk’s businesses are extraordinary.
“You’ll find a small company providing high tech safety
components for oil and gas rigs globally tucked away in an industrial estate near the head office of a famous consumer brand.
“You’ll hear about cutting-edge technology, fabulous tourism experiences and good, family firms with great reputations and generations of loyal staff.
“And it’s the vision, flexibility and dedication of the directors of those companies that keeps them powering on.
“Many of our greatest Norfolk businesses hide their lights under a bushel: but these awards are a chance for us all to celebrate them. Every one of them: not just the award winners.”
Last year New Anglia awarded Rob Tarrant, the Director of the Year Award, who after joining Brandbank when it was a small start-up 12 years ago as finance and IT director, soon graduated into the CEO role, since when the business has really taken off.
The judges will be looking for someone like Mr Tarrant, who has excelled; someone who has brought innovation to their industry, the county of Norfolk or to a significant sector of the community. Judges will be identifying a director who has vision, clarity and the ability to keep their eye on the ball in a challenging economic climate.
The director will have not only accomplished significant profit levels, but will also be someone who is seen as a positive symbol of creativity in the workplace.
Award Criteria
The Director of the Year Award reflects New Anglia LEP’s belief that strong leadership is a vital ingredient in business success.
The award aims to recognise the hard work, creativity and innovation of Norfolk’s business leaders, with the judges looking for someone who has not only excelled in the role but someone who has brought innovation to his or her industry, the county of Norfolk or to a significant sector of the community.
Judges will be looking for directors who have vision, clarity and the ability to keep their eye on the ball in a challenging economic climate.
The director will have not only accomplished significant profit levels, but will also be someone who is seen as a positive symbol of creativity in the workplace.
