We were sceptical and nervous about announcing that we were going to start entering Awards. It’s something we’d never done before.
Why? A fear of failure perhaps – what if we didn’t win?
Entering Business Awards comes with a number of advantages – whether or not you win:
You should be proud of what you’ve achieved. After all, it’s been a lot of hard work.
Make sure you’ve thought about which awards are right for you e.g. by linking entries to your Business Planning and Priorities.
Put additional effort into the slides and submissions – it will give your entry a real lift.
Start writing early – a great entry will take time to craft.
Prepare for the big day by practicing and practicing some more.
Stick to the criteria, timings and questions.
Bring it to life with real examples and real people – it’s a great opportunity to get others who have experienced the changed involved.
Structure your presentation based on the award criteria so it’s easy for the judges to follow.
It’s OK to bring your personality, humour and fun into the room.
Take people on a journey. Everyone likes a good story – especially the judges.