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Succeeding at Business Awards
Maureen Frost Deputy Chief Executive
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• 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
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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
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Why Enter Business Awards?
• Raise company profile• Good for staff morale• Focus on the business• Can highlight areas for improvement• Credibility with customers/suppliers
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Which Awards to Enter
• Geography• Sector• Categories• Benefits e.g. profile/cash prize etc
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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
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What to consider on your entry (2)• Provide all necessary info• Contact points• Entering the same category again
Next steps• Presentations• Judges visits
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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
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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
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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 shouldBe proud!• If unsuccessful ask for judges feedback onAreas to improve
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Good Luck!!
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The Natural Travel Collection
Wildlife Tour Operator, Winchester
Wildlife Worldwide, Dive Worldwide, Travelling Naturalist
A portfolio of trips to over 120 countries
Who we are:
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The Natural Travel Collection
Wildlife Tour Operator, Winchester
Wildlife Worldwide, Dive Worldwide, Travelling Naturalist
A portfolio of trips to over 120 countries
Tailormade & group tour itineraries
Who we are:
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The Natural Travel Collection
Wildlife Tour Operator, Winchester
Wildlife Worldwide, Dive Worldwide, Travelling Naturalist
A portfolio of trips to over 120 countries
Tailormade & group tour itineraries
3 directors + 20 staff (p/t + f/t)
Who we are:
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Winchester Business Excellence AwardsWinner – Online Excellence (2013)
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The Natural Travel Collection
Winchester Business Excellence AwardsWinner – Online Excellence (2013)
Winner – Best use of Technology (2014)
Winner – Small Business (2014)
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The Natural Travel Collection
Winchester Business Excellence AwardsWinner – Online Excellence (2013)
Winner – Best use of Technology (2014)
Winner – Small Business (2014)
South Coast Business Awards
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The Natural Travel Collection
Winchester Business Excellence AwardsWinner – Online Excellence (2013)
Winner – Best use of Technology (2014)
Winner – Small Business (2014)
South Coast Business AwardsWinner – Best use of Technology (2014)
Winner – Small Business of the Year (2014)
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Business Awards
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• The Application process
Business Awards
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• The Application process
• The Award affect
Business Awards
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Business Awards
The Application process
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Business Awards
The Application process• Day-to-day work : company analysis
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• Business planning, future proofing
Business Awards
The Application process• Day-to-day work : company analysis
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• Business planning, future proofing• Identifies strengths, successes & achievements
Business Awards
The Application process• Day-to-day work : company analysis
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• Business planning, future proofing• Identifies strengths, successes & achievements• Identifies problems and weaknesses
Business Awards
The Application process• Day-to-day work : company analysis
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• Business planning, future proofing• Identifies strengths, successes & achievements• Identifies problems and weaknesses• Prioritise finding solutions
Business Awards
The Application process• Day-to-day work : company analysis
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• Business planning, future proofing• Identifies strengths, successes & achievements• Identifies problems and weaknesses• Prioritise finding solutions• Free advice and recommendations
Business Awards
The Application process• Day-to-day work : company analysis
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Business Awards
The Award affect
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• Office environment, staff morale
Business Awards
The Award affect
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• Office environment, staff morale• Promotion, marketing and PR.
Business Awards
The Award affect
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• Office environment, staff morale• Promotion, marketing and PR.• Client confidence, sales, new clients
Business Awards
The Award affect
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• Office environment, staff morale• Promotion, marketing and PR.• Client confidence, sales, new clients• Contacts, networking and associates
Business Awards
The Award affect
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Business Awards
Is it worth it?
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Business Awards
Is it worth it? Win or not - Yes
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Business Awards
Is it worth it? Win or not - Yes
Has it helped us?
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Business Awards
Is it worth it? Win or not - Yes
Has it helped us? Win or not - Yes
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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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Business Awards
Is it worth it? Win or not - Yes
Has it helped us? Win or not - Yes
Should you enter? Win or not - Yes
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Business Awards
Thank-you
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