The industry is filled with awards ceremonies that celebrate and reward inspiring people, organisations and initiatives that work hard to elevate the profile of the industry and attract and retain talent. However, entering an award can be overlooked by many businesses.
Award entries can be challenging but there are great benefits to your business, and it’s not just the winning that counts.
Promotional benefit
Winning or being shortlisted for an award can improve brand awareness and promote your business to new customers. It also enables your organisation to maximise PR exposure as it increases recognition for all your company’s hard work and achievements which in turn can open doors to securing new contracts. Natalie Davies, Project Delivery Director, Inspired Youth, comments:
“The Springboard ‘Awards for Excellence’ has allowed Inspired Youth as a very small business to be able to connect with larger organisations. Being able to say that Springboard recognised our work gives us great exposure with businesses who did not know us before. Our passion for this sector has always been there but to be recognised by a body such as Springboard just gives more confidence to go on to do future projects and events to get more people interested.”
Credibility
Winning an award can also make all of your company’s activities and efforts credible and great news can always form part of your sales pitch. Winning or being shortlisted for an award is also an excellent way of distinguishing your company from competitors.
Employee morale
If a business wins or is shortlisted for an award, employees will most likely be proud of their company’s achievements. This will improve their moral and encourage staff to tell customers about the success. In addition, if staff are selling a product, it makes their job easier because of the “stamp of approval” from an unbiased source.
“Springboard’s ‘Awards for Excellence’ recognise the hard work and achievements of individuals, businesses and organisations. By pitching yourself as the best you can attract the talent you need to drive your business forward and our awards are just the place to do so.” Rachel Lund, Business Development Director, Springboard
The Springboard Awards
If your business is going above and beyond to promote careers, attract talent or demonstrate best employment practice, then Springboard wants to hear from you! From excelling in staff retention or providing high standards of work experience, there is some fantastic work happening in this industry that deserves to be recognised.
The winners will be announced at Springboard’s glittering award evening on Monday 2 November 2015, Novotel London West.
Entries close 9am Monday 14th September 2015
Watch these videos to find out more about what how winning a Springboard ‘Awards for Excellence’ has benefitted businesses.
PPHE Group, winner of 2 awards at the 2014 Springboard ‘Awards for Excellence’
Accor UK & Ireland, winner of 3 awards at the 2014 Springboard
To enter the Springboard ‘Awards for Excellence’ click here