Submitting an award entry is your chance to shine and showcase the brilliance of your business. To help you stand out among the competition, here are ten tips to ensure your submission captivates the judges and secures a well-deserved win.
1. Tailor Each Entry:
Complete a new entry for each category. Specific judges’ criteria demand a tailored approach, so avoid a one-size-fits-all strategy.
2. Embrace Judges’ Criteria:
Read and understand the judges’ criteria thoroughly. Align your entry with these points for each category you’re entering.
3. Conciseness is Key:
Keep it concise and impactful. Long entries risk losing key points. Use headings aligned with judging criteria for easy navigation.
4. Highlight Key Points:
Ensure your key points stand out. Utilise bold statements and headings to emphasise critical information.
5. Supply Supporting Information:
Offer supplementary information where possible, but limit it to five pages. Overloading may not be considered by judges.
6. Compelling Opening Paragraph:
Start strong! Your opening paragraph should grab the judges’ attention with your boldest, most compelling statement.
7. Clarify Your Business Narrative:
Provide a concise description of your business. Don’t assume judges are familiar with your brand—offer a clear and informative overview.
8. Tell a Clear Story:
Craft a clear, engaging narrative. Ensure your submission unfolds as a coherent and compelling story.
9. Confidence in Presentation:
Be clear and direct. Confidently present your achievements, innovations, and impact within the scope of the award category.
10. Showcase Your Best:
Don’t hold back! This is your opportunity to showcase excellence. Boldly highlight your successes, talented team, and the greatness of your business.
Submitting an award entry demands a strategic blend of clarity, conciseness, and impactful storytelling. Present your business in the best light possible, emphasising your unique strengths and achievements.
Don’t hesitate to sell yourself—this is your moment to shine!
Remember, clarity, alignment with judging criteria, and a compelling narrative are your keys to crafting an award-winning entry. Good luck!
Click here or the banner below to enter for the Stray Ferret Business Awards, sponsored by Prosperis.
Stray Ferret Business Awards: Be recognised for being inclusive
The Stray Ferret Business Awards 2024 are for businesses across all sectors in the Harrogate district.
Over the next few weeks we will reveal what our judging panel is looking for when it comes to each of the 10 categories.
Next up is the Inclusivity Award, which is sponsored by Kempston-Parkes Chartered Surveyors.
This award is designed to give vital recognition to a company that has demonstrated working practices with a proactive approach to inclusivity.
These businesses have made employees and customers feel welcome, safe and free to be themselves, regardless of nationalities, gender, race or sexual orientations.
Companies looking to enter for the Inclusivity Award need to provide details of the steps they have taken or their policy for inclusivity and, if applicable, provide an example where it has given significant support to an employee or customer.
By giving vital recognition to those who have inclusivity at the heart of their business, we hope others will follow their example.
Does your business deserve to win the Inclusivity Award at the Stray Ferret Business Awards? Entries close on January 19. It’s simple and quick, so enter today!
Click here or the banner below to enter for the Stray Ferret Business Awards, sponsored by Prosperis.