Recognising organisations leading the way

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Recognising the best workplaces

The Investors in People Awards recognise the people and teams that make a difference every day, highlighting excellence from across the Investors in People global community, and highlighting employers that stand out from the crowd.

On November 28 2018 The Investors in People Awards will take place at one of London’s most iconic music venues, the Roundhouse in Camden.

Relive The Investors in People Awards 2017

Register your details to stay up to date with The Investors in People Awards 2018. Applications open on 09 March 2018. You can apply by clicking here, or by visiting www.investorsinpeopleawards.com.

Entries open: 09 March 2018 Entry deadline: 08 June 2018

The Investors in People Awards 2018 will take place at one of London’s most iconic

music venues, the Roundhouse in Camden.

“ It was a lovely evening, very professionally run and definitely an event with the ‘wow’ factor.” The Investors in People Awards 2017 Attendee

The award categories – Employer of the year awards

In 2018 we’ll be recognising the top performers from across the Investors in People global community that have met our new stretching standard. We will use data from the Investors in People assessment process to determine the top 20 organisations within each size band and award level. These organisations will be contacted in June and will be asked to submit evidence to support why they should be crowned ‘Employer of the year’. This evidence will be used to whittle the initial 20 down to 10 to form the final shortlists which will be announced on 19 July.

The winners will be crowned at The Investors in People Awards 2018 on 28 November.

* This category is not part of the Employer of the year rankings. Organisations are asked to submit a written application for this category.

Platinum Employer of the year Criteria: To be eligible for this award you must have gained Platinum accreditation against the latest Investors in People standard between 1 July 2017 and 1 June 2018.

Gold Employer of the year Criteria: To be eligible for this award you must have gained Gold accreditation against the latest Investors in People standard between 1 July 2017 and 1 June 2018.

Sliver Employer of the year Criteria: To be eligible for this award you must have gained Silver accreditation against the latest Investors in People standard between 1 July 2017 and 1 June 2018.

Apprentice Employer of the year* This category celebrates businesses that lead, support and develop apprentices well to achieve outstanding results – benefiting both the individual apprentice and the entire organisation.

As a Silver, Gold or Platinum Employer of the year Finalist, you will receive a personalised

trophy at the Awards ceremony.

The award categories – Organisation awards Individual awards

Excellence in Social Responsibility (2 – 499 employees, 500+ employees) Finalists will be able to demonstrate how their people have developed and acquired new skills whilst making a valuable contribution to the community. For these organisations, social responsibility is driven from the top and rooted in the culture of the whole organisation.

Excellence in the Third Sector* (2 – 499 employees, 500+ employees) Transforming cultures and managing change with professionalism and highly regarded communications. Finalists in this category will be able to show that they are forward thinking organisations, committed to sharing best practice and continually striving to improve.

Excellence in Health and Wellbeing New for 2018 the Excellence in Health and Wellbeing award celebrates the organisation that actively champions Health and Wellbeing in the workplace. To be eligible for this award your organisation must hold a valid IIP Health and Wellbeing accreditation.

Leader of the year (2 – 499 employees, 500+ employees) By far the most competitive individual Award in previous years, in this category we recognise inspirational leadership that stands out above the rest. The winner will communicate a clear purpose and vision with passion, enthusiasm and energy. Finalists in this category will be exemplars of excellence leading their people to sustainable success.

The People’s Award for Manager of the year* Nominated and chosen entirely by employees; in 2018 we are searching for the People’s Manager of the Year. Does your manager, team leader, gaffer or boss deserve some additional recognition? Do you know someone that has gone the extra mile to support their team to develop, improve and succeed? It’s time to nominate them today and recognise their hard work and commitment to excellence.

Practitioner of the year* This Award recognises the outstanding work of Investors in People Practitioners. Our network of over 400 licensed assessors and advisors across the world support organisations every day to achieve the Investors in People Standard. Practitioners will be nominated across our territories by Investors in People Delivery Centres.

*free to enter

Excellence in Leadership and Management (2 – 499 employees, 500+ employees) Finalists in this category will have invested in their people to strengthen leadership capability at every level of their organisation. The result? People that are inspired and motivated to achieve their potential and managers that lead by example to drive the organisation forward.

Excellence in Reward and Recognition (2 – 499 employees, 500+ employees) Fostering a culture of reward and recognition at all levels of their organisation, the winner of this award will have a demonstrable commitment to their people, underpinned by an exceptional employee recognition strategy. We are looking for organisations that regularly recognise the right behaviours as well as performance.

New for 2018

Why get involved?

Finalists and winners attract attention. In 2017 the Awards gained press coverage to an audience of over 500,000 people.

Network and make contacts across our community. Over 700 senior leaders, decision makers and captains of industry from across our community of over 10,000 organisations attend to meet other leaders in their field. Attend to meet the best in the business.

Compare your people practices to the very best in the world. The Investors in Awards is a great opportunity to see how you compare to the wider business community.

Attend one of the most unforgettable events of the year. We pride ourselves on hosting one of the most personal, high quality and prestigious events of the year. Venues have included Old Billingsgate (2016 & 2017), Tower of London (2015) and the 5* Landmark London Hotel (2014). Previous hosts include Rob Beckett (2017), Sally Phillips (2016) Rory Bremner (2015) and Hugh Dennis (2014).

“ Professional, stunning and efficiently managed. Couldn’t fault the experience ” IIP Awards attendee, 2017

You can Register and Enter the awards, view the full criteria of our 2018 awards categories, along with application forms and guidance on the awards website: www.investorsinpeopleawards.com

Entries open: 09 March 2018 Entry deadline: 08 June 2018

Submitting an application*

1 For all categories, with the exception of The People’s Award for Manager of the year and Apprentice Employer of the year, applicants must hold current Investors in People accreditation (please view the application forms for individual category entry criteria).

2 Organisations submitting an application for the Excellence in Health and Wellbeing category must hold a valid Investors in People Health and Wellbeing Award accreditation.

3 Visit the application forms to view the criteria and detailed supporting guidance on each question.

4 Submit your application online by the 08 June 2018. There is a £100+VAT early bird administration charge for all applications received by 08 May 2018. Applications past this date will be charged at £150+VAT.

5 The finalists will be announced on the 19 July 2018.

6 Winners will be announced at our prestigious International Awards ceremony on 28 November 2018 in London.

* This application guidance does not apply to the Employer of the year categories as all accredited organisations within the designated time period are eligible, visit www.investorsinpeopleawards.com for further details.

The shortlisting process

Our assessors and judges are drawn from across industries and professional disciplines to ensure that every application is appraised carefully. This approach means we can provide comprehensive written feedback to every applicant.

Register and enter: www.investorsinpeopleawards.com

Entries open: 09 March 2018 Entry deadline: 08 June 2018

“ The calibre of entries for The Investors in People Awards 2017 was so high it made my role as judge a hard task to undertake. It was clear that the applicants had greatly benefited from embedding the principles of Investors in People throughout their organisations.” Adam Hutchinson - Managing Director, Gaudio Awards & 2017 Judge.

Judge’s top tips for entering the Investors in People Awards 2018

Be concise: What is the core fact that you want us to know? What will make you stand out against the rest? Lead with this and back it up with the remaining word count.

Be precise: Figures and definitive numbers are always good. Customer satisfaction may have increased, retention figures may have dropped, profits may have increased. That’s all great – but by how much?

Be succinct: It’s easy to write a lot as there’s a lot you want to say. But read through before you submit and remove unnecessary words.

Be honest: Showing how you’ve hit challenges and dealt with them can be more impactful than an entry that just talks about how amazing everything is.

Be confident: You have already done well in getting IIP accreditation! You deserve to be considered for an Award. Remember that you have every right to be a winner.

You can Register and Enter the awards, view the full criteria of our 2018 awards categories, along with application forms and guidance on the awards website: www.investorsinpeopleawards.com

Entries open: 09 March 2018 Entry deadline: 08 June 2018

An iconic award

Every winner’s trophy is engraved and hand made in the UK by our production partner, Gaudio Awards. Using a mixture of quality polished metals and acrylics, the distinctive laurel design, drawing on Investors in People’s long standing heritage, has become a symbol of industry excellence. Ready to apply?

Start your entry today and access further information on the Awards site:

www.investorsinpeopleawards.com

You can Register and Enter the awards, view the full criteria of our 2018 awards categories, along with application forms and guidance on the awards website: www.investorsinpeopleawards.com

Entries open: 09 March 2018 Entry deadline: 08 June 2018

Join the action Follow regular updates on twitter to receive tips

on completing an application, hear the latest on the ceremony (who will be this year’s celebrity host?) and get updates on deadlines.

Get in touchTel: 0300 303 3033

Email: awards@investorsinpeople.com

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Recognising organisations leading the way

2018 Sponsorship Packages

Who attends The Investors in People Awards?

In 2017 over 750 guests attended the awards including large international contingents from Europe and the Philippines.

– Mix of large private and public sector, with representatives from a wide range of industries.

– Senior HR professionals and CEOs.

Why become a supporter?– Associate your organisation with one of

the most well-known B2B UK Super brands.

– Gain exposure amongst a client base committed to investing in people, with high interest in training, and higher than average spend on HR and people initiatives.

– Network and associate yourself with other leading organisations. Past Awards supporters and winners include Great Western Railway, Brunel University London, CIPD, Amey, Vauxhall and Troup Bywaters + Anders

– Gain access to a global network of senior HR professionals and CEOs.

Please note that all applications to become a supporter are subject to approval by Investors in People CIC. A sponsorship agreement must be signed by both parties and the fee received in full before the benefits of the sponsorship package can commence.

Headline Sponsor package

Headline Sponsor £30,000 +VAT (£25,000 +VAT if Not for Profit)

1 The Investors in People Awards 2018 will be presented ‘in association with’ your organisation.

2 2 tables of 10 worth £6,000

3 2 bottles of champagne for each table

4 Prominent event branding throughout the venue

5 Prominent web presence on the IIP website

6 Opportunity to judge a category at the IIP Awards 2018, subject to confidentiality agreement being signed

7 Logo included on physical and digital marketing in build up to, during and after the event

8 2 page spread in the ceremony brochure

9 A mention in the Awards press release template (Winner, Finalist and Ranked)

10 Networking with over 700 senior HR and business professionals

11 Partnership announced to over 15,500 followers on Twitter

12 Partnership announced on Facebook

13 Partnership announced on LinkedIn to over 6,000 followers

14 Social media promotion on all platforms (frequency and quantity to be agreed)

Want to find out how your company can sponsor The Investors in People Awards 2018?Contact: Scott Irwin, Awards ProducerTel: +44 (0)300 303 3033 Email: awards@investorsinpeople.com www: www.investorsinpeopleawards.com

Category Sponsor £8,000 +VAT (£7,000 +VAT if Not for Profit) 1 Naming rights for a category award including presentation

of the trophies to our winners on the evening

2 5 invitations to the drinks reception and Awards ceremony worth £1,500 (inc. your judge)

3 1 bottle of champagne, chilled and delivered to your table

4 Logo/URL on electronic and print marketing before and after the event

5 A judging slot on the Awards panel subject to a confidentiality agreement being signed by the judge

6 A mention in the Awards press release supplied to Winners and Finalists

7 Logo on ceremony branding

8 Full page advert or message of support in the official awards programme provided to all guests

9 Logo on the Investors in People Awards website, hyperlinked to your website

10 Networking with over 700 senior HR professionals and CEOs at the ceremony

14 Partnership announced to over 15,500 Twitter followers, 6,000 LinkedIn followers and Facebook

Optional Category Sponsorship extras (all prices are on top of the sponsorship price and are exclusive of VAT):

1 VIP Reception Area, with 1 bottle of champagne for you and your guests – £1,000

2 Champagne, chilled and delivered to your table – £75 per bottle

3 Send an email to applicants post event – Price on request

4 Send an email to the individual that purchased tickets post event – Price on request

5 Send an email to the ceremony attendees post event – Price on request

Category Sponsorship Packages

New for 2018

Purchase 2 or 3 optional email extras together and save. Contact: Scott Irwin for more information

Special Offer

Programme and Ceremony Sponsorship Packages

Programme Sponsor£5,000 +VAT (£4,000 +VAT if Not for Profit) 1 2 x tickets to the Awards ceremony and drinks reception

2 Full page advert or message of support in the official awards programme provided to all guests

3 Web presence on the Investors in People Awards website

4 Networking with over 700 senior HR professionals and CEOs

5 Partnership announced to over 15,500 Twitter followers, 6,000 LinkedIn followers and Facebook (over 4,000 likes)

Ceremony Sponsor* £2,000 +VAT (£1,500 +VAT if a Not for Profit) 1 Logo on ceremony branding

2 Logo included in ceremony brochure

3 Logo displayed on IIP website

4 1 bottle of champagne, chilled and delivered to your table

5 1 x complimentary additional ticket to The Awards and VIP Drinks Reception

* This package will be available for purchase from 19 July 2018. Package only available if tickets have already been purchased for the event.

Want to find out how your company can sponsor The Investors in People Awards 2018?Contact: Scott Irwin, Awards ProducerTel: +44 (0)300 303 3033 Email: awards@investorsinpeople.com www: www.investorsinpeopleawards.com