Deadline for entries: 25th September
This is your opportunity to showcase your business to a panel of judges made up of local business professionals and its great opportunity to utilise the awards category criterias to assess your business and see how far you have come since you were first established.
You could win a prestigious award, local publicity and an advertising prize.
There are no disadvantages to entering; only advantages and here are some of the reasons:
1. Shout from the rooftops. Use an award on all corporate literature and advertising, on your website, in your newsletters.
2. Use it as a tool for your business pitches. Drive home the fact that you are the best in your field.
3. Third Party Endorsement. Winning or being shortlisted for an award win often acts as a third party endorsement
4. Publicity. Award success presents a great story for the media. Many award organisers and sponsors actively arrange press coverage on your behalf, opening up your business to new audiences..
5 Attract talent to your business. Smart employees want to work for the best.
6. Differentiate your business from your competitors. When a potential client or investor is sizing you up against your competitors, a business award could just give you the edge.
7. Reflect on your successes. The application process provides an opportunity to reflect on your successes
8. Expert in your field. Winning or being short listed for an award can cement your reputation as a trusted authority in your field
9. Network with fellow business leaders. Attending an awards dinner give you the opportunity to network with other business leaders and professionals.
10. Boost staff morale and retention. Achieving recognition in business awards can have a positive effect on staff morale, motivation and retention as it acknowledges their contribution to your business success
You could win a prestigious award, local publicity and an advertising prize.
There are no disadvantages to entering; only advantages and here are some of the reasons:
1. Shout from the rooftops. Use an award on all corporate literature and advertising, on your website, in your newsletters.
2. Use it as a tool for your business pitches. Drive home the fact that you are the best in your field.
3. Third Party Endorsement. Winning or being shortlisted for an award win often acts as a third party endorsement
4. Publicity. Award success presents a great story for the media. Many award organisers and sponsors actively arrange press coverage on your behalf, opening up your business to new audiences..
5 Attract talent to your business. Smart employees want to work for the best.
6. Differentiate your business from your competitors. When a potential client or investor is sizing you up against your competitors, a business award could just give you the edge.
7. Reflect on your successes. The application process provides an opportunity to reflect on your successes
8. Expert in your field. Winning or being short listed for an award can cement your reputation as a trusted authority in your field
9. Network with fellow business leaders. Attending an awards dinner give you the opportunity to network with other business leaders and professionals.
10. Boost staff morale and retention. Achieving recognition in business awards can have a positive effect on staff morale, motivation and retention as it acknowledges their contribution to your business success