5 WAYS TO APPLY FOR AN AWARD (WITHOUT THE BURNOUT)

Applying for a Business Award can be a rewarding and beneficial experience for your business, but it can also be stressful and time-consuming.

Here are some tips on how to apply for a local business award without burnout:

1.  Choose the right award for your business. There are many local business awards out there, but not all of them are suitable for your business. You want to find an award that matches your industry, niche, size, and goals. You also want to consider the eligibility criteria, the application process, the judging criteria, and the benefits of winning. Do some research and narrow down your options to the most relevant and reputable awards for your business.

2.  Plan ahead and start early. Applying for a local business award can take a lot of time and effort, so you don't want to leave it to the last minute. You want to give yourself enough time to prepare your application, gather the necessary documents, proofread your submission, and get feedback from others. You also want to avoid the stress and pressure of rushing to meet the deadline. Start working on your application as soon as possible and set a realistic timeline for yourself.

3.  Focus on your strengths and achievements. The main purpose of applying for a local business award is to showcase your business and what makes it stand out from the competition. You want to highlight your strengths, achievements, and unique selling points in your application. You also want to provide evidence and examples to back up your claims, such as testimonials, reviews, statistics, awards, etc. Be specific, clear, and concise in your answers and avoid vague or generic statements.

4.  Get help and feedback. You don't have to do everything by yourself when applying for a local business award. You can get help and feedback from different sources, such as your team, your customers, your mentors, your peers, or even a professional writer or consultant. They can offer you valuable insights, suggestions, and perspectives that can improve your application. They can also help you with the technical aspects, such as formatting, editing, and proofreading.

5.  Celebrate your efforts and learn from the experience. Whether you win or lose, applying for a local business award is an achievement in itself. You should celebrate your efforts and be proud of what you have done. You should also learn from the experience and use it as an opportunity to grow and improve your business. You can use the feedback from the judges, the media exposure, the networking opportunities, and the recognition to enhance your brand, your reputation, and your performance.

Don't forget to apply (now that you are ready for it!) for GDBA!

How to enter

The process of entering is simple and best of all it's completely free. That's right, you can enter as many categories as you like at no cost. The Gatwick Diamond Business Awards are open to all who are based in, or trade in the Gatwick Diamond region. You do not need to be a gdb member to enter.

It's as easy as 1,2,3...

1. Browse our list of categories above (do keep checking back as more will be available over the coming days).
2. Download any entry forms for categories you would like to enter 
3. Complete your forms by the entry deadline of 17th November and submit the form alongside any supporting evidence to enter@gatwickdiamondbusiness.com

Go and have a look at the details here!