2. Exporter of the Year

This award is aimed at companies which have developed new markets outside the county of Cumbria and can demonstrate:

• Significant export sales in relation to the size of the company
• Success in accessing markets outside the county and/or overseas
• Trade growth through exports and the ability to sustain that growth

Award Rules

1. All entries must be received by 31 July 2012 and must include an entry form and, where applicable, supporting material.
2. Submitted material cannot be returned and will be disposed of as confidential waste.
3. By submitting your entry you accept the editor’s decision regarding publication and promotion of details of finalists and winners.
4. The judges will select up to three finalists in each category who, in their opinion, best meet the criteria listed.
5. Employees of any CN Group company and their immediate families are not eligible to enter this competition
6. The judges’ decision is final in all matters.
7. We are unable to enter into any individual correspondence regarding entries received, judges’ comments, finalists or winners.
8. Entry to the 2012 CN Group Business Awards is also open to previous entrants, finalists and winners.
9. Judges may move an entry into a different category if they feel that would be appropriate.