he Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards are becoming bigger, better and more popular every year, and

2011 will prove to be no exception. These acclaimed awards, which were launched in 2008, have become an anticipated fixture in the local calendar.

YOU can celebrate the achievement of your friends, family, charities, sport groups, businesses, events and not-for-profit organizations in our local community. Fill in a nomination form online or on the back of this supplement. You can nominate in as many categories and as many times as you like. Just make sure you tell us why you think your nomination should be commended for their efforts.

The ceremony sees the winners and highly commended from each category praised in front of a large audience, and the overall winners are announced. As well as the 15 awards, the evening will feature dazzling performances by local art groups and organizations to keep you entertained.

This local event celebrates the talent, community and initiatives that our town and its surrounding areas have seen over the past 12 months. It recognizes the achievements and contributions to the community that local businesses, individuals and organizations have made. Above all, the people and the awards set Petersfield apart from other towns!

Date for your diary Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall

Date: Friday 1 April 2011

Time: 5.15pm – 8.30pm

Details: From 5.15pm enjoy a drink at the bar in the Rose Room before being seated in time for the big event. This starts at 6pm and should last about two hours with a short interval at 7pm.

The winners and highly commended entries in each category, chosen by a panel of judges, will be announced on the night by special guests. You may also place your vote on the night to choose the winner from the judges highly commended list for the Petersfield Event of the Year.

Read on to discover the 15 categories and their criteria, what you need to do to nominate or to get involved and where and when to get tickets….

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(L to R) Nick Keith, Life Magazines; Neil Casson, Energy Footprint; Stuart Barden, Personality of the Year 2010; and Gareth Gammon, Navigate Design

Life In Petersfield Business and Community Awards 2011

Life in Petersfield is proudly presenting the fourth annual Business and Community Awards on 1 April 2011

Charlie Millar plays classical guitar

(L to R) Gareth Gammon, Nick Kebbell and Nick Keith

The Petersfield Dance Academy

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Best New Business AwardFor businesses who have moved to town in the past two years. A company which demonstrates a clear and forward-looking vision for their business and their future in Petersfield.

Tell Us: • About vision, strategy and objectives of the business• What has been achieved since starting out• About any obstacles/difficulties that have been overcome• Why this company should win the Best New Business Award

Green Initiative AwardFor companies or organizations which can demonstrate a substantial approach/shift towards becoming more environmentally friendly.

Tell Us:• About specific green products, services or initiatives used in the

day-to-day running of the business or organization• What prompted the green approach• Any outstanding contributions towards saving the environment• Any effects this has on a local/national scale

Not for Profit Organization/Charity of the Year AwardFor local organizations and charities which have made superb contributions and/or achievements over the last year.

Tell Us:• About the organization• What has been achieved on a local level • What are the future plans for the organization • Why the organization deserves this award

Retailer of the Year AwardFor all local retailers with something to celebrate. This award can include: fashion houses, hair and beauty salons, gift shops, food and drink outlets, furniture, jewellers, florists, book and music shops, to name a few!

Tell Us:• The location and type of shop or outlet• How long it has been in business• About the staff and any initiatives • Why this award is deserved (renowned customer service,

outstanding contribution to the community, a well-known service used by many in the community, etc)

The Pub/Restaurant/Café of the Year AwardFor local hospitality establishments who have achieved a great deal, put something back into the community, or are well-loved and respected throughout Petersfield and the local area.

Tell Us:• About the establishment and its staff• Local customers’ views and why they choose to eat or drink

here• Why this establishment is an important part of the area• About any specific events or stories that makes this business

stand out from the rest

The Business of the Year AwardFor an outstanding business which has made a name for itself within the community or its field through innovation, determination and success, an inspiration to other local businesses.

Tell Us:• Why the business stands out • About any outstanding achievements that have been made in

the last 12 months• How the business inspires other businesses, staff and customers• Why the company deserves this title

COmmuNiTY AwARds

Best Local/Community initiativeFor villages in and around Petersfield which have undertaken recent initiatives or projects to benefit residents or the community.

Tell Us:• About the village, street or community• What initiatives, campaigns or projects have been undertaken

in the past 12 months and why• What the effects of this activity have been • Why the village or community deserves this award

Professional Community support in Petersfield Award For individuals, groups or organizations who or which have made invaluable contributions to the local community. This award is for healthcare staff, police men and women, fire fighters, council staff; home, special needs, youth, disabled, elderly, and equal opportunities support and initiatives.

Tell Us:• Why the nominated person or group deserves this award• About specific achievements and contributions they have made • What effects this has had on the people involved• What local people think of this person/organization

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Arts and Entertainment AwardFor local artists, performance and entertainment groups who have something to shout about.

Tell Us: • About the nominee• What achievements have been made in the last 12 months• Any obstacles or difficulties overcome in this time• What the artist/group gives to the community

sports AwardFor individuals, teams and coaches in Petersfield and the surrounding area who have made an outstanding achievement in their field or deserve to be recognized for their sheer determination to succeed.

Tell Us:• About the nominee and the sport• What has been achieved in the last 12 months• How this has been achieved, and any difficulties met• Why this award is deserved

Volunteer of the Year AwardAn award to highlight those who give of their time offering services or support in the community or for purposes of fundraising. It’s about time we celebrated these unsung heroes!

Tell Us:• What organization the volunteer works for and what this

involves• About any outstanding contributions made• What effect this has had on the organization• Why they should be considered for this award

Event of the YearFor any event in/around Petersfield which has benefited or made a difference to the community.

Tell Us:• About the event and what was involved in setting it up• What the event did for the local community • People’s feedback of the event• Why the event deserves this title

Teacher of the Year AwardFor all teachers who teach in and around the Petersfield area.

Tell Us:• What school the teacher works at and why they are important• What pupils and staff say about this teacher• What this teacher has done for the school in the year• Why this teacher deserves this award

Young Achiever of the YearAn award dedicated to the young people of Petersfield and surrounding area who, over the last 12 months, has celebrated success or made an outstanding achievement/contribution during their young years. Must be 18 or under.

Tell us: • About the person• How long they have lived in Petersfield• What they have done to deserve this title, including any

difficulties/obstacles that have been overcome • How they motivate and inspire others

Petersfield Personality of the YearAn award for an outstanding individual who has made a name for themselves or others within the community!

Tell Us:• About this person and how long they have been in the area• What they have done for the community or local business• How they motivate and inspire others• Why they deserve this title!

TicketsTickets are priced at £7.50, £5 concessions or £10 +VAT for table seats. (Tables seat 8-10 people). Pop in to the Life magazines offices or call 01730 235669.

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ThaNK YOu to all our awards’ sponsors whose logos appear next to the relevant category, for generously giving back to the community.

Thank you to Petersfield Photographic for donating a bottle of champagne to each winner.

2010 winners: New Business 2010: General wine CompanyGreen initiative 2010: Paul CiniglioNot for Profit Organisation/Charity 2010: Char’s FundRetailer of the Year 2010: Coates HairdressersPub/Restaurant/Café 2010: The square BreweryBusiness of the Year 2010: meon Valley TravelVillage/Town initiative 2010: downland Buriton FarmProfessional Community support: Caroline millarArts and Entertainment 2010: Petersfield Youth Theatresports Award 2010: Fiona PocockVolunteer of the Year 2010: melanie RobinsonEvent of the Year 2010: Petersfield RFC Field Gun RunTeacher of the Year 2010: Charlotte stephensonYoung Acheiver 2010: Tom HealPetersfield Personality 2010: stuart Barden

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HOW TO ENTERTo enter or nominate a person or organization for the Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards 2011 please send us the following information on the form provided below. Please give as much information as possible, and refer to the criteria provided on the centre pages.

Your Name Your Telephone Number

Your Address Your Email

Please supply information that responds to all the points we have listed for each

category to make it clear why your nomination should be considered for the relevant

award. Failure to do so will drastically weaken your entry. In addition, please

feel free to include any other information you feel is relevant to your cause. Use a

separate sheet of paper if required.

Please send all entries, marked Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards to:

Life Magazines Ltd, The Media Barn, Kings Court, St Peter’s Road GU32 2HXClosing Date: 21 FebruaryAlternatively submit your entry form on line at: www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk/entryform.php

to all our sponsors and associates, without whose help none of this would be possible!

Name of Nominee

Category

Company/Organization (if applicable)

Address

Telephone

Email

Website

Reason for Nomination

Name of Nominee

Category

Company/Organization (if applicable)

Address

Telephone

Email

Website

Reason for Nomination

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