Business of the Year 2022

New for 2022 the Heropreneurs Business of the Year Award is awarded to a business that must have achieved all round success in the year to 31 March 2022, not just in financial terms but also operational. Size isn't important - but demonstrable success is. The business must have been founded and is run by a member of the Armed Forces community (this includes a veteran, or a partner of a veteran of the Armed Forces) or a partner of someone still serving.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 24th June 2022 at 5pm.

Entry Criteria

The business must have been established for 12 months or less by the closing date, 24th June 2022.
The start-up business must be the brain-child/managed by ex-Armed Forces personnel, OR the dependant of a serving member of the Armed Forces.

SUBMIT NOMINATION

Business of the Year 2022

Nomination Form Tips

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Business the Year 2022 Award nomination form

Name

Business Name(s)

Contact Telephone Number

Which arm of The Armed Services

Contact Address

Contact Email

Contact Mobile Number

Service Number (if applicable)

Service Length (if applicable)

Rank (if applicable)

Nominator Details (if applicable)

Name of Nominator

Nominator Contact Email

Nominator Contact Number

Relationship to Nominee

Please complete the following questions:

Nominee LinkedIn profile:

Business Name:

Is this business registered in the UK

When was the business established?

Annual Turnover:

Number of Employees:

Armed Forces Covenant Signatory?

Website:

Twitter URL:

LinkedIn URL:

Registered Company Number:

Facebook URL:

Any other social media:

Elevator Pitch (what does your business do)

Where did the idea for the business come from?

Provide a brief description of your business (100 words)

How does your business measure success? (100 words)

Describe how your business has changed and/or demonstrated success in the 12 months to 31st March 2022 (250 words)

Who are the key team members in your business? (100 words)

How do you plan to grow your business in the next 12 months? (200 words)

How have the experiences gained through their military connection helped the nominee in running their business? (150 words)

Has the business faced any challenges? How were they overcome? (150 words)

What has been the greatest achievement for the business so far? (150 words)

Is there anything you’d like to add which you feel is relevant to the application? (150 words)

Thanks for your nomination!