Best New Product / Service of the Year

Awarded to a company that has successfully launched a new product or service in the last 24 months.

Who Should Apply?

Any organisation, start-up or established business that has introduced a new product or service to the market that has impacted positively on the organisation, the customer or their staff.

The judges will favour those entries that can supply independent validation of the success of the product or service. Applicants are encouraged to enter this award to showcase their success to date.

How will the award be judged?

Applicants must apply in writing by 5pm on Thursday 31st March 2011 to Coleraine Borough Business Awards, Coleraine Borough Chamber, 2 Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1DS demonstrating evidence in all of the following areas:

Outline the planning and development behind the product or service (max 500 words)
Describe the market conditions prior to the launch e.g. market size, key competitors, market share (max 500 words)
Provide evidence of: market acceptance of the product/service e.g. press reviews, market research reports, industry awards, customer testimonials. (max 500 words)
Detail projections for future market share, distribution and sales volumes. (max 500 words)

All short listed candidates for this award may be required to attend an interview with our panel of judges in April 2011.

Award Sponsor: Hutchinson Engineering

SJC Hutchinson Engineering Ltd, based in Kilrea, employ over 50 people in the sub-contract engineering sector. Established over 30 years ago, SJC Hutchinson Engineering utilise modern laser and fabrication technology to service a wide variety of customers in a range of industrial sectors. SJC Hutchinson Engineering can attribute their success to the use of state of the art technology and production techniques, to stay one step ahead of the competition. It is this drive for new technology that has prompted SJC Hutchinson Engineering to sponsor the award for new product / service of the year.

Download 2011 Entry Form