QSi Awards 2023

Rules for entry

• Companies can submit entries for as many categories as they wish, as long as they are eligible.
• The editor decides whether an entry is valid for a particular category.
• The judging panel (chaired by Mark Bursa) has the right to withhold any award if, in its opinion, no entry is of a high enough standard.
• Every care will be taken with material submitted but none can be returned and no responsibility will be accepted for any loss or damage.
• Decisions by the judging panel are final.
• Prodriver Media Ltd, the judges and sponsors of the QSi Awards 2023 shall not be held responsible for any legal proceedings arising from the entries or the statements made therein; nor can they accept responsibility for the veracity of statements made by entrants, although every care will be taken to check entries.

NB - The awards that do not require entry forms are decided by the judging panel.

Please support answers with marketing material, graphs and tables where appropriate and relevant facts/figures.

ALL ENTRIES MUST REACH US BY 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

If you have any queries regarding the entry process please email editor@prodrivermags.com

 

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Professional Driver QSI Awards: Entry guidelines

This does NOT constitute a full entry to the awards. This must comprise a written submission of not more than 1,000 words, plus supporting materials including photographs or videos that back up the claims made in the entry.

Entries may be submitted in either digital format or with hard copies submitted via post. The entry should attempt to explain clearly why the company should win an award. For guidance, the following points should be addressed:

All chauffeur and private hire company categories

QUALITY: Describe standards applied to your business that are designed to make it stand out from your local competitors. This could apply to vehicles, drivers, promotional materials and any other aspect of the business, including training and staff retention. Explain your formal training programs for drivers and support staff. Show examples of quality within the business with your supporting materials.

SERVICE: What successful approaches are used to improve customer service? Are your drivers delivering exceptional standards of customer care? Demonstrate high levels of satisfaction and customer loyalty with testimonials and customer surveys.

INNOVATION: What innovative ways do you employ to improve your business? This could include creative uses of new technology, fresh and different approaches to marketing or presentation of the business, or customer-driven ideas and initiatives that give your company a competitive edge.

Professional Driver of the Year

This category is open to all Chauffeur and Private Hire operators, irrespective of size. This award is for an individual driver or chauffeur, to be nominated by the operator or employer, who in the employer’s opinion provides the absolute highest standard of service, in terms of driving skills, customer service, personality, ability to represent the company and any other way. The winners will be recognised as “the best of the best” in the professional driving business.

Marketing award

This category is open to all Chauffeur and Private Hire operators, irrespective of size. What are the creative ways you promote and market your company? How do you make use of the Internet, digital media, social media, and advertising? What are some examples of media coverage your company has attracted?

Community award

This category is open to all Chauffeur and Private Hire operators, irrespective of size. The award is to recognise initiatives that have made the wining companies real “local heroes”, working with local community organisations and giving their business a local profile above and beyond that of a mere transport provider. Describe how you work with local councils, organisations, community groups and charities to “go the extra mile” in your local area.

Environmental award

This category is open to all Chauffeur and Private Hire operators, irrespective of size. “Green” initiatives are an increasingly important aspect of all companies’ activities Describe the environmentally-friendly policies adopted by your company that have made it especially eco-friendly, and explain the positive impact this has had on your overall business.

New start operator award

If your business began trading after January 1st 2019 why not enter this award and receive recognition for your hard work and determination? Our winner will be an entrepreneur who may have brought a fantastic new perspective to the market, found a niche area to focus on or overcome all odds to achieve success. Tell us about your business, your performance and your future plans to win the recognition you deserve.

What you need to do now

Please submit your entries via our interactive website www.prodrivermags.com/qsi-enter. Just click on the categories you want to enter and write or paste your entry text into the text panel. You can upload supporting material via the website too.

Alternatively, you can email your entries to editor@prodrivermags.com by 30 September 2023.

If you would prefer to send hard copy entries by post, please send them to:

Professional Driver QSi Awards
50 Beechcroft Manor
Oatlands
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 9NZ

For more information, and details of how to secure a place or a table at the Professional Driver QSi Awards dinner in November, please call 07807133527.

 

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Table booking terms and conditions

Confirmation

All bookings will be confirmed within 4 working days. If you do not receive confirmation of your booking from Professional Driver please contact Paul Webb immediately (Tel +44 (0)7807133527).

Payment

Bookings may be paid by credit card at the time of booking; otherwise we will invoice you. Invoice payments must be received by Pro Driver Media Ltd within 14 days of the invoice date or by close of business 10 working days before the event, whichever is the earlier. Tickets for the event will not be issued until payment has been received in cleared funds.

Special requirements

A form will be sent. Simply complete and return as instructed on the form. This form must be received within 48 hours prior to the event, otherwise charges will apply and it may not be possible to take care of the specific requirements of any guest.

Lighting and special effects

It is the table booker’s responsibility to inform guest(s) that special effects, including strobe lighting, may be used on the night.

Alterations

It may be necessary for reasons beyond our control to alter the venue or the date of the event. We will give you as much notice as we can and your booking will be transferred to the new venue or date.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be made in writing to the registration contact at the address below. If you cancel on or before 1st November 2023 we will refund your booking fee less an administrative charge of 15%. If you cancel after 2nd November 2023 no refund will be given.

If we cancel the function we will refund all booking fees paid. We do not, however, accept cancellation or postponement of the event.

Our liability for loss or damage incurred as the result of cancellation or postponement of the event is limited to the amount of your booking fee.

These terms and conditions are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute.

Paul Webb
Pro Driver Media Ltd
50 Beechcroft Manor
Oatlands
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 9NZ

Tel: +44 (0)7807 133527

Email: paulwebb@prodrivermags.com