The 2007 Performance Awards looks to build upon the highly successful schemes of previous years from the launch of the Awards Scheme back in 1997. In 2007, the IRRV received a record number of applications.
This year, the Institute agreed to introduce a new category of ‘Most Improved Team of the Year’ to recognise the achievements of organisations that have delivered improvement over a range of performance indicators. This category alone attracted 33 applications.
In addition to receiving a record number of applications, the quality of entries has reached a new level this year. Entries were received from all areas of Great Britain and across Europe. This is highlighted within one of the categories where the three finalists are all from different countries.
It is the responsibility of the Awards Panel to oversee the process. They act independently of the IRRV National Council and take all the decisions. Only members of the Awards Panel are aware of the winners until the envelope is opened on stage.
The closing date for submissions was the 1st June 2007. The Awards Panel agreed a short list later that month and appointed Inspection Teams to visit each of the short-listed organisations. The inspection stage is seen as an essential part of the decision making process
Inspection Teams were made up of experts in the fields of Revenues, Benefits and Valuation. Visits were conducted throughout July and August and their reports were considered by the Awards Panel in late August. The finalists were then selected in each of the nine categories.
The Awards Panel have again agreed to recognise in some categories, organisations that whilst not the winner, were so close to winning, that they deserve to be "Highly Commended". These will be announced by the President once the winning organisation has left the stage.
A focal part of the Annual Conference is the Awards Village. During the week, delegates have been voting on the best stand in the village. The winning organisation (as selected by delegates) will be announced later this evening.
Awards Panel
The Awards Panel that oversees the Performance Awards is chaired by Colin Thrower IRRV (Honorary Member of the IRRV). This year, the Awards Panel will consist of the following office holders:-
Colin Thrower IRRV – Chair
David Magor OBE IRRV – Chief Executive of the IRRV
Allan Traynor IRRV CPFA – President of the IRRV
Suzanne Jones IRRV CPFA – Immediate Past President of the IRRV
John Roberts IRRV – Past President and Editor of the IRRV magazines
Gary Watson IRRV – Past President and Performance Awards Coordinator
All enquiries on the Performance Awards should be raised with the Performance Awards Coordinator,
Gary L Watson IRRV, who can be contacted as follows:
Address
Hayeswater,
2 Westergreen Meadow,
Braintree,
Essex,
CM7 1JN
Telephone: 01376-329721
Facsimile: 01376-329721
E-Mail: mailto:gary@hayeswater.ndo.co.uk
