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Entering business awards is a great way for Australian businesses to showcase their achievements, gain recognition for their hard work, and promote their business. However, it's important to be aware that the award submission process can be very time-consuming. This is because there's more to entering awards than simply writing a submission. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gRYSkTnG

How BS is corporate America, Anders? They are so BS...that they create fake awards for themselves. So, if you noticed, the largest companies in the US all claim they win awards every year, and that they win the MOST awards. But, these awards are all fake. What happens is that a hollow "award" company is setup, then a large company pays them around $100k to make an award just for them, then they win it each year they pay the fee. To me, this is FALSE ADVERTISING and should be stopped. Instead, it happens every year, its really obvious if you research the "award company," and its not going to stop.

From industry-specific accolades to national headline-grabbers, the allure of awards recognition is undeniable. But amidst this celebratory frenzy, a critical question emerges: are we, as businesses, succumbing to an oversaturation of Business Awards? Have these once-coveted symbols of achievement become diluted by sheer quantity? The answer, like most things in business, isn't a simple yes or no. Recognition remains valuable. A well-deserved award can elevate your brand profile, attract talent, and bolster customer confidence. However, a scattergun approach – entering every award under the sun – can backfire. Not only does it spread resources thin, but it risks devaluing the very recognition you seek. Here's why a strategic approach to awards is crucial for Australian businesses.➡️ https://lnkd.in/gbdWH9kD

I know it’s awards season because… We’ve celebrated six client successes in less than two weeks, and there’s more on the way 🎉 Most recently we’ve had Goldings Communications clients get through to the finals of the SME Business Awards, be crowned winners in the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards, and a couple of other notable successes we can’t yet talk about 😉 It’s because the Goldings team is pretty damn good at compiling award-winning entries. It’s not a bold statement - it’s true. 95% of entries written by the team are successful (another reason why our awards packages are so popular!). But there’s always one underlying theme I hear when I get approached for support - and that’s lack of time 🕰️ Gathering evidence is a biggie too (naturally), but lack of time wins hands down. The application process can be lengthy, and many in-house marketing teams don’t have the capacity or resource to pull everything together by the deadline. “I can do it, but I just can’t fit it in” - I hear comments like this a lot 🙄 So, as more and more programmes are opening their doors for entries, I’d love to see more organisations make THIS awards season count. What puts you off entering and why?

The sheer amount of work involved in entering awards is why so many businesses fail to apply—even when they have an excellent chance of winning. At Green Door Co we want to change that. It’s why we project manage the entire awards process end-to-end. → Matching you with the right awards. → Interviewing key players to dig deep into your business’ achievements, purpose, processes and journey. → Supporting you with preparing supplementary evidence. → Writing the captivating awards submissions. → Submitting your entry on your behalf. And our results? 98% of our clients have been shortlisted or won an award at least once. If you’d like to get on the front foot with entering your business in awards, let’s chat. You can learn more and book your discovery call right here: https://lnkd.in/gf_fTjjS

Thinking of entering our 2025 Awards? Watch our Best Practice Showcase endnote for tips on entering and how to gain recognition for you and your teams. Watch on-demand: https://lnkd.in/eRXRBEnJ

ISA congratulates Patti & Jack Phillips of ROI Institute upon winning this year's ISA Thought Leader Award!! This award recognizes those (individually or in partnership) whose body of work in support of work-related learning and performance has significantly influenced people and organizations in sustainable impact. Through advocacy of ideas and commitment to actions, the recipient not only positively influenced clients and industry colleagues, but also facilitated respect for the learning and performance industry overall. Criteria: • Innovative ideas/initiatives: Thought leadership involves developing innovative or “out-of-the box” concepts, ideas, products, and/or services that help promote workplace learning and performance. These innovations prove to have anticipated market needs and often endure over time. • Challenging myths and traditions in the field: Many times, thought leadership requires challenging current-state practices and norms Recent recipients: David Rock, Elaine Biech, Neil Rackham, Josh Bersin, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Beverly Kaye, Patrick Lencioni, John Kotter, Peter Senge, Jack Zenger & Joe Folkman, Stephen R. Covey, Patricia McLagan, Donald Kirkpatrick, Jim Kouzes, CCL, and Cathy Rezak & Ray Green

If you’re considering entering awards for your business, how do you choose which awards your business should enter? There are hundreds of awards you may be eligible to enter in Australia and around the world. It’s little wonder the process of simply identifying relevant awards and awards categories can be so daunting, let alone taking the next step to enter. At Green Door Co we undertake awards research every week for our clients and make recommendations on which awards they should enter. Here’s a handy checklist of what we look for when narrowing down a list of suitable awards for clients. Learn More ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gj8HQUs3

Ready to take your awards program to the next level? 💪🏽 In our latest blog, we're showing you how to create an authentic, fair, and unforgettable experience for your entrants. Here's a sneak peek of what's covered: ✅ Build trust: Learn how to establish credibility and reassure entrants of your commitment to fairness. ✅ Streamline the process: Discover how to make the entry process simple and accessible for everyone. ✅ Choose judges wisely: Understand the importance of selecting impartial and knowledgeable judges. ✅ Provide excellent communication: Learn how to keep entrants informed and engaged throughout the process. Click here to read more about these and other expert tips now: https://lnkd.in/eTh5bMXA #awardsmanagement #fairness #trust #awards

Are you considering entering awards and showcasing your great work? You should! We understand that not all organisations have the infrastructure in place to write award entries, whether this is resource, time constraints or the expertise in writing succinct entries which meet the entry criteria. Don’t let this be a barrier to share your successes. Out of the Woods are experienced in award writing and are responsible for winning numerous awards for companies over the years. If you have a good project or solution to put forward for the awards and would like some external help we will be delighted to help shape your nomination. kate@ootwconsultancy.co.uk