Dorset People & Business Awards

I’ve been nominated, what happens now? 

Congratulations! Once your nomination has been reviewed, we’ll contact you to notify you at which point you have the opportunity to accept or reject the nomination. You may also be asked to supply some additional information where appropriate. You can then share the good news with your friends, family and colleagues and request their support throughout the process.

Can I nominate or vote myself or my business?

Unlike many other awards, you cannot nominate or vote for yourself or your business. The Dorset People and Business Awards accepts peer nominations, so consider friends, family members, colleagues or businesses you love who deserve to be recognised. This initiative is about making positive contributions more visible, fostering a culture of celebrating each other’s strengths and encouraging collaboration, rather than competition. 

What’s the judging process? 

All nominations will be carefully reviewed by our team. The nominees who meet the category criteria and receive the most nominations will be shortlisted. All finalists will be notified, with several categories referred to external panels for judging and the others open to People’s Choice voting.

I want to support my favourite small business/barista/ tradesperson, what can I do? 

Firstly, nominate them! You can fill out an online nomination form in a few short minutes here. If they are selected as a finalist in a People’s Choice category you can further support them by voting for them in this round as well.

Who is eligible to be nominated?

The Dorset People and Business Awards is open to individuals and businesses across Dorset, Tasmania. In the case of the Young Professional of the Year and Apprentice of the Year, nominees must live in Dorset but may work outside the region.

I’d prefer to fill out a hard-copy nomination form. Where can I do this?
Locations will be listed here when nominations open.

When will tickets for the awards gala go on sale? 

Ticket sales will open in January when finalists are announced. Finalists will receive a complimentary ticket to the awards gala (or two tickets in a business category).