How To Win A Business Award

The prestige associated with winning a business award and being recognised as a leader is intrinsically important in many industries.  Logos, trophies, plagues, news articles, website placements and social media exposure can give award winners that extra profile needed to stand out from their competitors.

Whilst nominating and writing a submission for a business award may seem like very hard graft, the benefits associated with the award process far out way the time and expense of entering.  The process of curating all your business plans, marketing plans, training, customer service strategies etc. can be both a motivational and cathartic process. 

 Assessing and reviewing your processes in order to formulate your entry can in itself be of great value to your business

The key to winning an award is to give the judges exactly what they are asking for.  Answer questions strictly to guideline, attend award seminars or view webinars.  Form a team of contributors and continue to re-evaluate your content.   Stick to the word count and formatting rules and make sure your submission is proof read several times.  If you are unsure about how to answer a question seek guidance.  

SDS have been involved in writing a number of award winning industry and government tenders and submissions.   Our experience spans a number of different industry verticals and we bring knowledge and fresh insight to a whole range of business issues.   It’s not too late to enter some of Australia’s most prestigious business awards.  We have assembled a list for you below:

KEY AWARDS AND CLOSING DATES

• Telstra Business Women’s Awards – 29th  June 2015
  
• Telstra Business Awards – nominate now for 2016
  
• NSW Chamber of Commerce – nominate now for 2016
  
• The Premiers NSW Export Awards – 14th August 2015
  
• NSW Tourism Awards – 31st August 2015
  
• Hunter/Central Coast Tourism Awards – 31st August 2015
  
• Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards are held over a series of months, and you nominate which month to enter
  
• Master Builders Australia Awards – a number of different awards and many categories available – May each year nominate for 2016
  
• Hunter Business Awards – May each year
  
• WA Pinnacle Awards – 17th July 2015
  
• Australian Small Business Champion Awards – February each year
  
• Banksia Sustainability Awards – 4th September 2015
  

If you're keen to enter any of these key awards but not sure where to begin or if you have the time or know-how to do so, contact Caroline Maxwell via caroline@sharpedesignsolutions.com.au.

Author: Caroline Maxwell - Senior Account Manager, Sharpe Design Solutions. Caroline has more than 25 years experience in marketing and communications. She has worked in product management, account management and project management. Caroline specialises in tender writing and award submissions for a broad range of industries.