2020 Sectoral Performance Competition

July 17, 2020

Applications have opened for the 2020 “Industrial Enterprises Sectoral Performance Competition,” organized by the Kocaeli Chamber of Industry (KSO) in collaboration with Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) Turkey, Kocaeli University, Gebze Technical University, the Turkish Economic Policy Research Foundation (TEPAV), Doğu Marmara ABİGEM A.Ş., Major Independent Auditing and Certified Public Accountancy Ltd. Şti., Dünya Newspaper, Eastern Marmara Development Agency (MARKA), Istanbul Development Agency (İSTKA), Bursa Eskişehir Bilecik Development Agency (BEBKA), Southern Marmara Development Agency (GMKA), and Thrace Development Agency (TRAKYAKA). The aim of the competition is to identify and reward industrial enterprises that operate with high productivity, prioritize innovation and employee development, achieve financially successful business results, create added value for the Turkish economy, and contribute to society for a sustainable future. Since 2015, industrial enterprises located throughout the Marmara Region have been eligible to apply. All participating companies will receive a "Feedback Report" prepared by PwC and Doğu Marmara ABİGEM A.Ş., which will allow them to identify areas for improvement and compare themselves within their sectors. Applications will be submitted online.

In previous years (2008 – 2019Award-winning companies: http://www.sektorelperformans.org/#odul-alanlar

Survey questions used as part of the competition: http://www.sektorelperformans.org/pdf/2.1.%20%20SPO%20Anket.pdf

Application deadline: Friday, September 11, 2020

Competition Website: http://www.sektorelperformans.org/

For online application: http://www.sektorelperformans.org/account/register

Who can apply?

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large-scale businesses operating in any industrial sector in the provinces of Kocaeli, Sakarya, Düzce, Bolu, Yalova, Istanbul, Tekirdağ, Edirne, Kırklareli, Çanakkale, Balıkesir, Bursa, Bilecik and Eskişehir (for the definition and classification of SMEs) Click here.)
Companies that will apply Law No. 5174 on the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye and Chambers and Commodity Exchanges Accordingly, in accordance with the definition of an industrialist, they must have been operating in the relevant sectors in 2018 and 2019.

Advantages of participation:

For every company participating in the Sectoral Performance Evaluation Survey, “PwC Turkey” and “Eastern Marmara ABIGEM” collaborate to provide a company-specific comparative “Feedback Report” and the opportunity to learn about priority areas for improvement to maintain competitiveness.

For each company participating in the Sectoral Performance Evaluation Survey, a rental area of m² will be allocated at the East Marmara Industry and Technology Fair SANTEK 2020.² %5 discount on the price

Each company that receives an award at the Sectoral Performance Evaluation Organization will have the opportunity to purchase a free space in the "Stars of the Sector" section at the Eastern Marmara Industry and Technology Fair SANTEK 2020.

Gain recognition and prestige by participating in the Sectoral Performance Evaluation Award Organization.
Companies that receive awards at the Sectoral Performance Evaluation Organization will be invited to speak at conferences, meetings, seminars, and panels organized by the Kocaeli Chamber of Industry, giving them the opportunity to showcase their successful practices.

Evaluation criteria:

Productivity
Innovation and Branding
Contribution to Society and the Environment
Employment
Employee Development and Awareness
Export
Profitability

Application fee:

500 TL for SME-sized businesses.
2,500 TL for Large-Scale Businesses

Application documents:

Survey form (covering data from 2018 and 2019)
Balance Sheet and Income Statement or Corporate Tax Return approved by the Tax Office or a Financial Advisor for the years 2018 and 2019.
(If applicable) Photocopies of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and other management system certificates.
Application fee receipt

Evaluation criteria