HOW TO CREATE AN AWARD-WINNING ENTRY

ENTERING AWARDS CAN BOOST YOUR BUSINESS PROFILE. FACT.

So, what makes a great entry and what’s in it for the winners? Below are some hints and tips to ensure you make the best submission possible!

GIVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TIME

A judge knows immediately who spent time preparing a thoughtful award submission and who didn’t!

STAY ON POINT

Make sure your answer addresses the question directly and stay on topic.

DON’T SKIP QUESTIONS

Sounds obvious, right?

You’d be surprised how many people skip questions! Every question left unanswered results in a judge marking down your application.

STICK TO THE WORD COUNT

Be concise – you have a limited space to grab the attention of the judges!

QUANTIFY RESULTS

Give facts and figures. Winning entries always show proof of the claims they’re making.

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GET YOUR STAFF AND CO-WORKERS INVOLVED Collect evidence, metrics, examples, testimonials or anything else needed for your application.

INCLUDE THE ICING

Don’t forget to include achievements or activity in areas like community involvement, staff training, health and wellbeing.

PUT THE DEADLINE

SEPTEMBER 20TH IN YOUR DIARY

This may seem obvious, but set reminders and don’t leave it to the last minute!

Entry Deadline

SEPTEMBER 20TH

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