The National Company Awards are designed to recognise and reward those who have demonstrated exceptional levels of consideration against the Scheme's Company Code of Considerate Practice.

The performance of all registered companies is reviewed annually and the top performing 10% are presented with either Gold, Silver or Bronze Awards. The very best company, as selected by an independent Awards panel, will be given the prestigious title of Most Considerate Company for the year. 

The selection is based on the score given by the Scheme's Monitor but other criteria are taken into consideration, including the manner in which any complaints have been handled by the company.