Karen Seymour’s Post

If you are a business owner, you will know that entering awards can take up time, resources, and can also come with a lot of uncertainty 🤷🏻♂️ Maybe you have thought about entering awards in the past, but the reality is that it gets pushed to the bottom of your list year after year!📃 Interestingly... Award-winning businesses show 63% increase in revenue. 😲 So what are you waiting for? The most common questions / worries that we get asked about are: 🤔 What awards should we go up for? 🥇 Are we even ready to win awards? 💰 What's the value of entering them? 👩🏻⚖️ How do we even know what the judges are looking for? Check out this video below where I explain why entering awards can be so impactful for your business. If you would like to raise your profile and enter awards in 2024 I would love to chat with you! 🫱🏼🫲🏼 https://lnkd.in/ePEfm6kJ

Still Thinking of Entering? There's Still Time! There is still plenty of time to submit a knockout entry into the 2024 Event Awards. Past entrants have reported needing only a couple of hours to pull together their entry...don't forget - you've already done all the thinking, designed and delivered the event or achievement - all you have to do is put it into words and tell us about it! With the new, simplified entry form, with a maximum of 2,600 words, it's easier than ever to enter. Tell the Judges about you event or achievement, what did you achieve, what were the complexities, how was it creative and an asset to the industry, what were your challenges? If you start today, that's only 434 words a day to get to the finish line! https://lnkd.in/g8P-s-NG

Have you ever wondered what you should say if you have been selected to receive an award, the experts say the following: 1. Express your gratitude and be genuine. Speak from the heart and remember to acknowledge the sponsoring organization as well as any other nominees. 2. Demonstrate why you are deserving of the honor. Keep the self-deprecation to a minimum; don't make them regret selecting you over others. 3. Recognize those who helped you achieve success. Use your moment in the spotlight to pay it forward. Personalize your speech with anecdotes. This is still a speech, after all, so make it memorable and meaningful. 4. Respect the audience and the clock. Not every awards ceremony has an orchestra to play you off the stage when you overstay your welcome.

There are many reasons to give out awards to recognize people and organizations for their accomplishments. The question is: what type of award meets the occasion. Here is where I can help with the selection as there are hundreds of options and price points. Make sure the award you give is memorable and tells the story of their accomplishment. You want it displayed and for the recipient to be proud to receive it. I have ideas, give me a call for your award program.

Winning an Award: It's More Than Just the Trophy! Did you know that winning an award opens doors far beyond the accolade itself? it's not just about the moment of victory; there's a whole world of extras that come with it, often overlooked but incredibly valuable. Take, for example, the opportunity to be featured in prestigious publications – a benefit that's worth its weight in gold. Normally, securing a spot in a leading magazine can be costly, but winning an award can land you that coveted space for free.  And it's not just any advertisement; it's a feature that celebrates your achievement, adding an extra layer of credibility and recognition. So, the next time you're considering entering an award, remember it's not just about the win – it's about the journey and the doors it opens.

Time is running out to submit your CAL Award Nominations! Want to help recognize your coworkers, hype your library's big project, or applaud a library you love? The deadline to submit nominations is May 13 - no extensions this year! Nominating a person, a library, or a program is easy. Get started by clicking here: https://buff.ly/3zgSub4

Enhance your award show experience by including award videos! These videos acknowledge and celebrate the hard work put in by deserving individuals and businesses in their industry! Check out the link below to see more award video examples! https://lnkd.in/gnBgVM4A...

Just wrapped up judging #ANAReggies. Whenever I judge awards like this, I am always blown away by the creativity our industry brings to the world. It's also a great reminder to anyone submitting an award: 🏆 Results matter. Clearly spell out what you set out to accomplish and whether or not you met your objective. Go further than reach and impressions - what was the impact on sales and brand? 💡 Insights --> ideas. A cool idea for the sake of a cool idea won't cut it. Articulate the strategy that led to the program. 👀 Eye candy helps. Make sure the written submission hooks the reader but don't forget the supporting materials. That really helps bring the entry to life.

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Facts: The first rule of winning a Best of the Main Line Award is: you do not talk about winning a Best of The Main Line Award….