The Scale Up Business of the Year Award
Criteria
UK scale-ups generate £1.3trn in revenues and 8% of SME employment, despite representing less than 1% of businesses, according to the Scale-Up Institute.
If you have achieved average annualised growth of at least 20% over the last three years, and exceeded expectations over the last 18 months, you deserve the recognition of your peers.
Has your business entered a new phase of growth, with a substantial increase in sales, headcount, profitability, market share or geographical expansion in recent years?
This award recognises scaling businesses that are demonstrating the highest levels of growth and a robust plan to deliver sustained financial success.
Open to any UK-based scale-up with a current turnover of not less than £3m per annum and at least 10 employees, judges will look for those best demonstrating:
- Strong financial performance over a three year period
- Organic growth, effective optimisation of growth capital or acquisition to scale
- Inspirational leadership and effective management
- Innovation in products, services or processes
- Exceptional customer service & engagement
- Engaged and productive employees
- Ethical practice and profit with purpose
Scoring & Weighting
In this category judges will compare the extent to which each candidate has demonstrated excellence in the following areas:
- Employee & Customer Engagement – 25%
- Leadership & Innovation – 25%
- Organisational Ethics & Policies – 20%
- Financial Performance & Growth – 30%
