Succeeding at Business Awards Maureen Frost Deputy Chief Executive

Introduction Why enter Business awards Which Awards to enter What to consider on your entry What not to include The Awards Ceremony Maximising the benefits

Introduction Judge for Portsmouth Business Excellence Awards Judge for South Coast Business Awards Judge for SE region Chamber Awards Judge and mentor Local Business Accelerator Awards Steering Group for Inspire Awards Awards organising partner for Winchester Business Excellence Awards

Why Enter Business Awards? Raise company profile Good for staff morale Focus on the business Can highlight areas for improvement Credibility with customers/suppliers

Which Awards to Enter Geography Sector Categories Benefits e.g. profile/cash prize etc

What to consider on your entry (1) Self complete or nominated Criteria/eligibility Word count/attachments Multiple entries Sufficient information Equal attention to each element

What to consider on your entry (2) Provide all necessary info Contact points Entering the same category again Next steps Presentations Judges visits

What not to include Reems of paper/lengthy booklets CD’s – the judges do not have time False information Irrelevant points Telephone numbers for testimonials – need to include these not give the judges extra work Free samples

The Awards Ceremony Check the date and attend If a team category take the staff Don’t expect to win! Do expect to be photographed if you do! Know who will be collecting the award If you win respect those after you and keep celebrations quiet until ceremony over

Maximising the benefits If you win issue a press release asap If given a certificate publicly display it If given a logo add it to your website Use social media to tweet etc linking to the awards social media coverage Tell your staff and customers – you should Be proud! If unsuccessful ask for judges feedback on Areas to improve

Good Luck!!

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Business Awards Is it worth it?

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Business Awards Is it worth it?Win or not - Yes Has it helped us?Win or not - Yes Should you enter?

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