PURPOSE
The purpose of this Award is to recognise the contribution of Service Providers make to the success of the UK chemical industry. The award will recognise innovation and outstanding delivery of services for example, engineering, IT, legal, training to the chemical or pharmaceutical sectors.


ELIGIBILITY
The Award is for companies providing a service to chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Following initial judging, applicants will be notified if they have been short-listed by 09 May. The winner will be announced at the Chemical Industry Awards Ceremony and a representative from each short-listed company will receive an invitation to attend. Winning applicants should be willing to participate in publicity.


CRITERIA
The judging panel will be adopting a flexible and wide-reaching approach to selecting a short-list and winner. In particular they will be looking for:

• Recognised contribution to business performance improvement in the chemical industry.
• Description of the application of innovation or excellence in delivery of the service you provide.
• Recognition of the success of the service by customers or stakeholders.
• Ability to measure this success in the most appropriate way

JUDGING
The judging panel will consist of the Sponsor, a CIA member of staff and at least one independent expert.


CLOSING DATE
Entries to be made electronically, in confidence to Mike Lancaster on the Entry Form by 10 April 2023.


FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact:

Tel: 01430 421077
Email: [email protected]


CONFIDENTIALITY
All information provided in the entry form (except the 50 word summary which will be published if you are shortlisted will be treated in the strictest confidence. It will be used solely for the purpose of judging.

Applicants will be consulted in case it is wished to use some material for future publicity purposes or for development of case studies.