All awards are different in what information they require.
So below are some ideas to inspire you on what to include in your entry if you want to stand out from the crowd.
The judges typically want to know a variety of information about the businesswoman entering and their business which is relevant to the category being entered.
Here is a checklist for you to consider when completing your entry.
When entering The Best Businesswomen Awards do make sure you read this page on our website before starting your submission.? ALWAYS contact us with any questions.?
- Business Performance: Judges will be looking at the performance of the business?including client and?revenue growth, profitability, and any significant milestones achieved.
- Innovation: Judges are interested in learning about any innovative products, services, or processes developed, as well as how these innovations have contributed to the success of the business. .
- Market Impact: Judges want to understand your impact on the?industry you work in. Including?competitive positioning, and any notable achievements in terms of market penetration or disruption.
- Customer Success and Satisfaction: Judges want to know you have?customer testimonials, case studies?and evidence of strong customer relationships to assess your?commitment to customer success. Add links and some examples into your entry.?
- Social Responsibility: Judges are looking for evidence of corporate social responsibility, including initiatives related to sustainability, community involvement, and ethical business practices. What you do to support others in addition to running your business is an important aspect to share.
- Your team:?If you employ staff share more information about them and you could include?an employee satisfaction survey.?
- Influence:?If you have written a book, host a podcast or been a guest, done speaking engagements, a TedX talk or participated??in business or your industry events make sure you share these. You can also include an articles you have had published or any PR you have received.
- Evidence of Success: Judges typically look for concrete evidence of success, such as awards won, partnerships formed, reviews, PR or significant milestones achieved.?
- Future Growth Potential: Include your potential for future growth and expansion, make this realistic based on your business and its current trajectory, market opportunities, and strategic plans. This is especially important for the new business category.?
- Overall?Impact:Make sure your entry has?the ability to effectively communicate the story of you and your business and highlights all your achievements.
We hope you find this list useful and keep a copy so when entering awards you can run through this checklist.
The Best Businesswomen Awards are currently opened until 6th June at 6pm and we never extend so make sure you get your entry in! You can find more entry information and categories on our website. CLICK HERE
