This document provides information and tips for businesses entering awards competitions. It outlines the benefits of entering such as recognition, credibility with customers, and networking opportunities. It encourages gathering all relevant information, writing clear and evidenced answers to questions, and ensuring the entry has impact. It details the submission process including getting feedback before submitting. Advice is given around promotion if shortlisted or winning, as well as focusing on achievements if not winning. Specific award categories and dates are also listed along with requirements for the final event.

1. Business Awards How to win!

2. Is it the right
time for you
and your
business?

3. Review
New Business
Recognition Validation
Competitive
Edge
Credibility
PR
Opportunities
Share with
Customers
Networking
Benefits of entering awards

4.  Google
 Competitors
 Industry Awards
 Social Media
 https://awards-list.co.uk/
Where to find out
about awards

5. • Gather together all the
information
• Read & Answer the
questions
• Check word count &
grammar
• Provide evidence
• Presentation!
Entry Submission

6. Get someone
else to read
and check your
entry before
you submit it

7. Ensure your entry has the wow factor.
Remember Facts, Figures, No Fluff!

8. If you are shortlisted – shout about it

9. If you win- Celebrate!
And get some PR!
If you don’t get shortlisted – check who
was.
If you get shortlisted but don’t win - focus
on the fact you were a finalist!
See what you can improve on next time.

10. My awards!

11. 2018

12. The Best Business Women Awards are
designed to recognise the achievement
of business women across a wide range
of business categories, who are doing a
fantastic service in their local
community, UK wide, international or
online.

13. Our Sponsors

14. Ingredients for entry
Passion for
your business
Focus and
clear direction
Making a profit
Great
testimonials
about you and
your business

15. 1. Best Business Woman in Business Services
2. Best Business Woman in Health and Wellness
3. Best Business Woman working with Children and Families
4. Best Business Woman in Financial Services
5. Best Consumer or Retail Business
6. Best Business Woman in Marketing & PR Services
7. Best Networker
8. Best New Business ( Start date 1st July 2016 or after)
9. Best Customer Service
10.Best Franchisor
11.Best Young Entrepreneur ( Open to any female business owner under 30 on 31st July 2018)
12.Best Coach
13.Best Business Woman in Recruitment
14.Best Business Woman in Legal Services
15.Best Business Woman in Hair & Beauty
16.Best Community Champion
17.Most Inspiring Business Woman
18.Best Business
19.Best Business Woman in STEM

16. Entry
 Entry is online
 Entries will close at 5pm on 31st July 2018 NO EXTENSION
 Make sure you read all the information before you submit the
entry. The entry cannot be amended once sent – although you
can send us a new one.
 We suggest working on your entry on a word document and when
are you happy copy and paste into the form on the website –you
cannot save as you go.
 Mark attachments referenced to the relevant question
 File sizes are 256MB and can be jpeg, pdf or GIF. You can add links
in your entry. E.g You Tube Private Link.

17. The questions
1. About the business owner – (500 words) tell us about you. Share any relevant qualifications and
experience and why you have a passion for your industry.
2. How the business began ( 500 words) Share what inspired you start it, what the business does
and what is your USP.
3. How do you provide great customer service ( 500 words maximum unless you are entering
Customer Service Category, in which case this is extended to 1500 words).
4. How have you grown your business and what are your future plans ( 500 words)
5. How do you market your business (500 words)
6. What is your turnover, gross and net profit for the last financial year.
7. What are your best achievements (500 words maximum)? Tell us what makes you proud!
Showcase the application by highlighting the achievements that are relevant to the category
being applied for.
8. BUSINESS BIO – Please summarise in ONE sentence what the business does (no more than 50
words).

18. Remember
Make your entry stand out!
Check grammar and spelling.
Include facts, figures, pictures, graphs, publicity material,
testimonials, case studies - evidencing the points you have made.
 Keep a copy
Successful Finalists will be notified by 10th September 2018
DO NOT ENTER IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THE FINAL ON 11th October
2018

19. Final at Tewin Bury Farm 11th October 2018 7pm
All finalists must attend and can purchase tickets on our website
once the finalists have been announced.
Black Tie Gala Event, 3 course meal and award presentation.

20. We will help you with PR to gain maximum exposure
All our Winners & finalists were showcased on our Facebook Page
All our Winners & Finalists were mentioned on Twitter
Many of our winners and finalists have had articles in the press, TV & Radio
interviews.

21.  All sponsors and award winners are
automatically invited to be part of this
exclusive club.
 There is no membership fee
 Post Awards drinks event (free) and
Networking Lunch ( fee applies)
 A fantastic networking opportunity to be with
the very best business owners!
 Promotion throughout the year
Award Winners Club

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