About the Awards
Award Categories
Research and Judging for all the award categories will be extremely thorough. Napier University Business School have teamed up with Scottish Business Insider for the 2012 event and the knowledge and expertise of their graduates will ensure that a comprehensive pack is made available to our panel of experienced and respected judges.
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All awards will be presented to winners at the Awards Ceremony & Dinner on Thursday 21st June 2012, Hilton Hotel, Glasgow.
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The 2012 award categories are:
Accountant of the year
For an outstanding individual in either the private or public sector in Scotland who has made his or her mark in accountancy particularly during 2011.
Accountancy firm of the year
For a firm which has enjoyed an exceptional year in 2011 and demonstrated its outstanding achievements. The winner of this category will be chosen by the judges from the top performing small, medium and large accountancy firm nominees.
Large accountancy firm of the year
Accountancy firms with over 151 partners and staff. The judges will be looking at a number of areas including leadership, growth, innovation, client service and CSR.
Medium sized accountancy firm of the year
Accountancy firms with between 51 and 151 partners and staff. The judges will be looking at a number of areas including leadership, growth, innovation, client service and CSR.
Small accountancy firm of the year
Accountancy firms with less than 50 staff in Scotland. The judges will be looking at a number of areas including leadership, growth, innovation, client service and CSR.
Private sector finance team of the Year
The winning team will have made an outstanding difference to the company in which they work. This is open to all companies in Scotland - not just accountancy firms.
Public sector finance team of the year
The winning team will be one which has made an outstanding difference/major impact to the public sector organization which it is part of.
Young accountant of the year
Accountants who have qualified within the last five years and who have demonstrated leadership, contributed to strong growth, presented innovative solutions and demonstrated good client service. Entrants should also have entrepreneurial flair and are good team players.
Insolvency team of the year
For an insolvency team which has successfully assisted companies in distress and produced the best possible outcomes in circumstances.
Tax team of the year
For a team which must be client focused and able to present good results for their clients. Innovative solutions will also be considered.
Advisory team of the year
The winning team will be a cut above the rest. Their track record will be impressive and consistent.
Outstanding Contribution
For an individual who has made an outstanding contribution through their work in the world of accountancy
Entry Criteria
Please complete a separate on-line nomination form for each of the categories you wish to nominate in. Your online nomination should be kept simple (no more than 500 words). On submission of the entry form, the nominee will then be issued a comprehensive questionnaire by our research team. This questionnaire will provide the judging panel with the information they require. When answering the questionnaire the following should be taken into consideration:
- All nominations should be made online. If you experience any problems with nominating please contact Carly Baxter, Event Manager, Insider Events, Tel 0141 309 1402 or email carly.baxter01@trinitymirror.com
- When answering the questionnaire nominees must ensure that all sections of the selected award criteria are referred to.
- You must answer all questions. Please note that whilst we may be asking for confidential information, all members of the judging panel are asked to sign confidentiality agreements and all judging packs are left behind at the end of the meeting. These are then destroyed and no confidential information will be published in any of the event material.
- When returning the questionnaire you should ensure that consideration is given to the presentation of the document and that everything is presented clearly. All documents will go into a standard leaver arch folder, therefore what you submit must fit into the folder or a plastic wallet. This will help the judging panel when reviewing the content.
- Once you have fully completed your questionnaire you should return 10 copies along with any supporting material you wish to include.
- The judging panel's decision is final and no further correspondence will be entered into.
