Comprehensive web briefing sessions will be held to help you maximise your nomination and make the most out of the iAwards. Lead by iAwards Executive Judge nominees will gain insight into the whole awards process.

1. iAwards Webinar Briefing
Group Categories
Presented by:
Kelly Hutchinson, Executive Judge
Jim Ellis, Chief Judge
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2. Webinar overview
• What are the iAwards?
• Why should you enter?
• Key dates for 2013
Kelly Hutchinson
• iAwards Group Domains Executive Judge
• iAwards Entry Process
• Eligibility to Enter
• Judging Process Group Domains
• Hints from past Judges
• Winner’s Story
• APICTA Awards
• Questions
Jim Ellis
Chief Judge
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3. What are the iAwards?
The impact that ICT has on every part of our economy and its influence on our
day to day activities is celebrated by the iAwards each year.
The iAwards program's goal is to provide business, industry and government
with a clear view of the people leading ICT in Australia and the quality of
innovation being produced.
National company winners go on to compete with the best in the Asia Pacific
region making the iAwards the only truly international awards program delivered
to the national ICT community.
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4. Why should you enter?
Are you...
• Searching for ways of entering the market or
finding new markets?
• Looking for new ways to market yourself?
• Taking your company to the next level through technology?
Do you...
• Know an ICT 'superstar' who deserves recognition?
• Empower your people – and love watching them take the credit?
• Have the ‘next big thing’?
Then the iAwards are for you!
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5. Key dates for 2013
Individual and Group Domains Nominations/Entries Open 16 January 2013
Online Briefing Sessions 5 & 27 February 2013
Individual and Group Domains Nominations/Entries Close 15 March 2013
Group Domains Phase One Judging Opens 5 April 2013
Group Domains Phase One Judging Closes 17 April 2013
Individual Domains Judging opens 5 April 2013
Individual Domains Judging closes 17 April 2013
State Winners Presentations 1-21 June 2013
Phase Two Briefing Sessions/Webinair 22 - 26 July 2013
Phase Two Judging – Melbourne (onsite) 5 - 6 August 2013
iAwards Australia 3.0 Forum – Melbourne 8 August 2012
iAwards Nominees VIP Networking Luncheon - Melbourne 8 August 2012
iAwards Gala Dinner – Melbourne 8 August 2012
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6. iAwards Group Domains
The 2013 iAwards celebrates excellence across multiple domains which should make it easier
for entrants to identify the right category to enter.
Development Industry Services Society Student Professional Pioneer
Domain Domain Domain Domain Domain Domain Domain
Secondary CIO of the Pearcey
Research & Consumer Medal & Hall
Development Financial Community Student Year
Project of Fame
ICT
Education Professional Benson
of the Year Entrepreneur
Tertiary
New Product Industrial Regional student
Project
Government ICT Woman iAwards
of the Year Innovation
Postgraduate
Tools Resources Sustainability Tertiary ICT Educator Start-Up
Health
Student of the Year
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7. Pioneer Categories
All National Finalists who are Australian headquartered companies are
automatically eligible for the Inspiration iAward and Start-up iAward Pioneer
Categories free of charge.
Inspiration iAward Start-up iAward
All iAwards National Winners from all All iAwards National Finalists whereby the
company/group categories are considered for this company itself is still considered at the early stage
award of inception and were registered after Jan 2010 can
nominate for this special award
Please note: These categories are only judged at the second round of the iAwards. To be eligible you
need to submit a nomination in one of the other group categories and win or be awarded a merit in the
state iAwards and proceed to the national finals. You will be contacted to complete additional information
as required
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8. iAwards Nomination Process
The basics – quick reference
• Register your interest online at the iAwards Portal www.iawardsportal.com.au
• Login using your assigned Login Id and Password
• Download the Award Template/s for each of the categories you
are interested in and complete offline.
• Create a new submission online using your completed template.
• Once logged in complete steps 1-3.
• Cost is $330 per entry – if you enter more than one category it is an additional $330 (inc.
GST) *There is no charge for Individual categories
• Nominations close at 5pm AEDST on Friday 15 March 2013
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9. Eligibility to Nominate
For Company/Group Awards
Before nominating for the iAwards please review the Fine Print
and be sure you are eligible to enter. All nominees are
responsible for ensuring that you meet all Terms & Conditions.
1. The iAwards are open to companies and organisations registered and operating in Australia (ABN required);
2. The entrant/nominee must own the IP of the solution which they are nominating for the award.
3. At least 51% of product development efforts including research, development and design must have taken
place in Australia;
4. The State/Territory of the entrant/nomination is where the majority of the product/project was undertaken.
If a national organisation is entering jointly with a client outside their head office then the client project
location would be the appropriate State/Territory to submit under. If your organisation is entering in more
than one State/Territory you may need to register each State/Territory office and submit the relevant
product/project/soluton in the appropriate State/Territory.
5. Any innovation which has won a National iAward or Merit in the previous three years is ineligible to enter
the award, with or without product enhancement. The exception are Winners/Merit of the R&D category may
enter within the 3 year restriction if their product/solution is now commercialised and fits the criteria of another
relevant category.
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10. Judging Process: Group Categories
• Judging begins at the state and territory level.
• Judging at state and territory level will be based on your online submission
form and your supporting material.
• State winners are then identified in each category.
• State winners will be revealed at state presentation events in June.
• All state winners then go on to compete at the national level.
• Judging at the national level will require a presentation to be made to a
judging panel in Melbourne on the 5 or 6 August.
• The national awards presentation and gala dinner will be held in Melbourne
on 8 August.
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11. Hints from past Judges
 Written Entry. Be clear, concise and answer the questions.
 Stick to word limit. Simple yet hard to do so edit wisely.
 Criteria Ensure you demonstrate each of the specific
criteria in your responses as this is what the judges have to
score against.
 Reference material. These can consist of anything from
product brochures, referee statements, a video about your
product or any other material that supports your nomination.
 Photos. Include photos that illustrate your solution in action
not just screen grabs or use case scenario diagrams.
 Highlight your innovation as this is after all what the
iAwards is looking to showcase so don’t bury it in a
marketing spiel.
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12. Winner’s Story
Tips from a past winner
Maree Adshead, MobileIP
 Focus on the outcomes not the
technology itself
 Use your most passionate people
to present to the judges
 Make the most of the experience
 Leverage the win to GROW
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13. Benefits of winning
Has it had a positive impact on your
business?
• Absolutely, without a doubt
• Third party endorsement = credibility and
confidence
• Confidence in MobileIP = award of contracts
• Entering global market with multi-national partner
What you do with the win is as
crucial as the win itself!
Tell the universe!
 Announce on website
 Newsletter
 Email an announcement
 Put iAwards logo on everything
 Share the experience with
your customers & staff
 Profile raising using the media
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 Profile raising through politicians
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14. Final tips for potential nominees
 Don’t underestimate your business
 Really think about what makes your innovation unique
 Consider which is the ‘right fit’ for your product/service/project
 Stick to outcomes, not the technology itself
 Utilise your passionate people to tell your story
 Allow plenty of time to prepare your submission
 Provide supporting documentation to illustrate your entry
 Make sure your referees are independent and informed
 Keep in mind the judges and make their jobs a joy not a chore
 Pitch to your audience
 Check you’ve answered all the questions
 Get someone not involved to read your submission
 Spell check
 Submit on time and in full
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15. 2013 APICTA Awards Hong Kong
National winners from the iAwards
Group categories go onto to compete
at the Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance
(APICTA) Awards.
APICTA is an international award
designed to increase ICT awareness
by providing networking and product
benchmarking opportunities to ICT
innovators and entrepreneurs in the
region.
APICTA 2012 Winners: Integral Technology Solutions of
Queensland, Smart Services CRC and Sissit Pty Ltd
Merits: PaperCut Software International Pty Ltd and Opengear
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16. Questions?
For more information
visit www.iawards.com.au
call 1300 665 145
email iawards@gener8.com.au
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17. Thanks to our partners
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18. Thank you for
your interest in
the iAwards.
Insert your
name here Good luck with
your entries!
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