Top 3 tips for award winning entries

Top 3 tips for award winning entries

If you’re planning to enter for a business award you’re almost certainly going to be asked to complete a comprehensive entry form.  This is your first chance to make an impression – so make sure it’s a good one. Award entries vary enormously from a short ‘pitch’...
Answer the question

Answer the question

I used to belong to the Institute of Management (now the Chartered Management Institute) and one of our branch meetings took place in a brewery.  That may seem a stretch for a management group, but actually the brewery in question had recently won a business award and...
‘Just a few words …’

‘Just a few words …’

If you’ve entered for an award, you’ll keep your fingers crossed until the short list is announced.  If you’re on it you’ll almost certainly want to celebrate – that’s a real achievement.  But what happens when you attend the awards presentation?  Are you ready...
Awards, Rewards and Kudos

Awards, Rewards and Kudos

Getting nominated for an award’s short list is good for the ego, but is it good for business? Some companies enter awards as part of their marketing strategy and a successful award presentation can give you a real edge – as long as you leverage it well. Getting...
When is an award not an award?

When is an award not an award?

It’s always good to receive an award.  When you’ve worked long hours and kept going, seeing your efforts acknowledged brings a welcome glow – and is a great motivator for your team.  But some awards aren’t really awards. Most local awards are free to enter, but some...
Are you a winner?

Are you a winner?

These days there are many different opportunities to enter business awards, industry awards and other awards relating to specific skills or types of business.  If you haven’t ventured into this area yet, it’s worth taking a look at. Start local – there are usually...