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Resilient CEO of the Year Award
For a chief executive who kept their business going and growing through sustained pressure
About this category
The Resilient CEO of the Year Award recognises a chief executive who kept their business going and growing through sustained pressure.
The judges look at the pressures faced, how the business was protected, decisions made and where it stands now.
Eligibility
Open to chief executives, managing directors and founders leading their business as CEO in any sector, of organisations based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.
Judging criteria
- Entries are judged on the pressures faced
- How the business was protected
- Decisions made and where it stands now
Qualitative criteria
- What they set out to achieve as chief executive
- The decisions that made the difference
- How their people and stakeholders describe their leadership
Metrics
- Results in figures for the last one to three years
- People, customers or communities affected
- Recognition already received
Additional criteria
- Include a short account of the achievement
- The results in figures and a word from a board member
- Colleague or client
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