ELIGIBILITY

This award is open to all accountants who provided services to property investors in the last 12 months

Entries can be submitted by 

• organisations nominating their employees, 
• from clients nominating individuals as their suppliers or 
• individuals wishing to recognise either their own or their colleague's efforts.

* To strengthen your entry, you may wish to include an endorsement from your CEO
* Where possible the impact should be demonstrated by evidence available publicly, e.g. social media or Glassdoor.

For entrants from Practice please attach evidence of nominee's professional qualification as a chartered accountant (i.e. third-party affirmation or copy of the certificate). Qualifications from the following professional accounting bodies are accepted: ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, CIMA, CIPFA, CIoT.

Judging Criteria

The judges will be looking for clear information backed up by facts that pay particular attention to the criteria listed below.

• Professionalism: outline the Evidence of professional conduct and performance
• Measurable Success: outline the facts of quantifiable performance improvements and personal excellence and how success was recorded and measured. 
• Innovation: Please include details of any unique efforts or uses of technology introduced by the individual that has successfully improved the performance of their team or the organisation as a whole Demonstrating the innovation encouraging positive change
• Role Model: Demonstration of how the candidate is a positive role model
• Quality of service: Outline how the individual exceeded expectations through their work.
• Teamwork: Outline how the individual has contributed to the success of their team, and displayed commitment, enthusiasm and flexibility in the role.
• Impact: What makes this individual stand out from colleagues? Outline their achievements to date, summarising their contribution to the growth and success of the organisation.
• Please include a testimonial from the individual’s head of department or supervisor where possible.

QUALITATIVE CRITERIA

• Judging Criteria:

• Clear description of what is exceptional about the service provided including one or more illustrative examples.
• Information about the assistance and advice provided to clients or an employer which is beyond expectations.
• How support has been provided to clients or an employer to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their business.
• Evidence of how encouragement or assistance has supported the development of the client’s or employers business.
• Support and encouragement of Continuing Professional Development/education for the client or employer.

• Judges will assess the nomination on the following areas:

• Increased/sustained financial achievement for the company and/or clients
• Client service excellence
• Impact to firm or company
• Added value to clients
• Examples of innovation and initiative taken
• Strong leadership skills
• Professional development
• Commitment and enthusiasm
• Team working and approachability

• Open to qualified accountants working in accountancy firms or as sole practitioners based in the region

• Demonstrably excellent standards of work
• Demonstrable expertise in field of work
• Dedication to clients
• Commitment to the firm
• Contribution to the community

METRICS

• Total revenue (firm)
• Total revenue (under partner's control)
• Number of clients (under partner's control)
• Percentage of recurring number (under partner's control)
• Number of new clients (under partner's control)
• Total number of staff under management (under partner's control)

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

The winner can be nominated by themselves or anyone within their organisation that believes the individual concerned has made a significant contribution via their activities or influence. Please ensure that you have the permission of the nominee before making the submission.

To be in with a chance of winning this award either:

• Enter yourself for this award.  You must provide evidence from your clients, employer or an accountant you work closely with.  This should be a testimonial or reference which clearly presents their experience of the invaluable service which you provide.  You will need to submit two forms of supporting evidence with your entry form.
• Nominate someone telling us why they deserve to win this award!  The nomination could be from a client, colleague, bookkeeper or employer, clearly presenting your experience of the excellent service provided.