10 Tips & Info to Consider: Getting Awards is Good for your Business
Nancy G. Allen
Nancy G is an expert at starting, growing, and supporting women-owned businesses.
Awards make a difference. Yes, you should apply for awards because these and recognition are good for your business.
Why you should apply
You might win! Believe it or not, very few people apply for awards. The most common excuses are 'too much paperwork' and 'I don't stand a chance.'
Recognition will set you apart
Saying that you are an award winning business sets you apart from your competition. Industry awards are especially impressive. The publicity is important
Bragging is good for your business
Celebrate your awards:
- press releases
- marketing materials
- signature line on emails
- special event celebration
Promote your clients
Awards you win as a result of work you've done for clients is a double win: your client gets attention and so does your company. Win-win scenarios are good for business!
Networking
You will get to meet other nominees and award winners and build relationships with them that could help your business.
Recruitment efforts: Find new hires
Awards can help with recruitment efforts. The best talent wants to work for companies that are best in class and that are recognized as such.
Promote your employees
Applying for awards will tell your employees that you are proud of their accomplishments and how it affects your business. Celebrate their accomplishments!
Who is giving awards?
- Industry groups
- Community groups
- Chambers of Commerce
Still need to be convinced?
Applying for awards can:
- help you better know your business stories and find ways to share them
- help you get lots of publicity from the organization giving the awards
- give you potential testimonials to use (e.g. judges' comments about your application)
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7yYour the best Nancy - and definitely good to promote your vendors clients AND YOU!
President and CEO, SDI International Corp.| Member, Concordia’s Leadership Council and Nominations Committee || Member, Council on Foreign Relations | Member and Past Chair, USHCC
7yExcellent article, and filled with such truth!
President & CEO at Light Up Learning, Inc.
7yGreat info! Any suggestions on awards to apply for if you're a non-profit?
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7yLove this!
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7yThank you so much Nancy .