15. Social Enterprise of the Year Award

This new award will go to a social enterprise organisation in Cumbria

And must provide evidence that it has:

• Clear aims and objectives
• A positive impact on its local community and/or environment
• Innovation and individuality
• Potential for future growth and sustainability

The award is open to any charitable organisation or a community/social enterprise trading in Cumbria with a social purpose and/or a not-for-profit basis.

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.