AWARD SUBMISSIONS
Entries should comprise a written submission (in English, the official language of the European Rental Association) of no more than 1200 words explaining why the nominated company, individual or product should win the award.
Companies can submit entries for more than one award.
A panel of five industry professionals representing a broad range of experience from different countries will be chosen to judge the entries.
The submission should give concise details demonstrating that the award criteria given below have been met. To back up your entry statement, the jury will accept supporting documentary evidence, but please try to keep this material as short as possible.
All entries and supporting materials should be submitted in electronic format by e-mail. Please try to keep e-mailed materials to a reasonable size. No other format will be accepted.
Click here to download the Awards Entry Form.
AWARD CRITERIA
Rental Company of the Year (10 depots or more)
Can you demonstrate an excellent and improving performance in one or more areas of your business achieved in 2008? For example, how have you improved your levels of customer service? Are the training needs of your employees being met, and what investment have you made in your fleet? How are you performing financially?
Who can enter?
Open to all rental companies operating in Europe.
Rental Company of the Year (under 10 depots)
Same judging criteria as above.
Who can enter?
Open to all rental companies operating in Europe.
Rental Product of the Year
Has your company offered rental companies a truly innovative product during 2008? Has it created a genuinely new rental market, or significantly enhanced an existing rental sector, and has it been taken up successfully by rental companies in Europe?
Who can enter?
Applies to products introduced during 2008. The award is open to any supplier that is selling its products in Europe.
The ERA/IRN Rental Person of the Year
This award will recognize an outstanding contribution to Europe’s rental industry in 2008, or maybe he or she should be rewarded for a career dedicated to excellence in rental.
Who can enter?
Companies or individuals in Europe’s rental industry can nominate one of their own employees or colleagues, or individuals from other companies.
