
Awards Open in April 2020
Industry Insights
By Donna O’Toole
Welcome to the April edition of our monthly awards roundup!
We’re not going to pretend everything is normal, because we all know life (personal and business) is far from that for most of us. The coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption and we’re all just trying to stay safe and keep afloat.
However, the importance and benefits of winning business awards still stands. In fact, maybe more so than ever.
The value, credibility, and huge boost that awards bring your business, product, employees and customers is just as important as it has ever been for business growth.
Winning valuable business awards will:
- Raise your business profile
- Build team morale and motivation
- Make you stand out in your industry
- Encourage new customers/clients to choose you
- Provide fantastic PR opportunities
And so much more!
So if you find yourself with time now that you never had before, and you want to celebrate what you had ALREADY achieved (because awards look back at what’s already happened) don’t neglect entering awards during this period, take a look at some great awards open now.
The awards industry is adapting and changing due to the impact of the Coronavirus, but it’s all for the better and you can read more about this here.
AWARDS OPEN APRIL 2020
HR Distinction Awards
The Annual HRD Awards celebrates innovatively designed and executed people strategies, that have contributed to outstanding organisational performance and play a role in curating the new business landscape.
Deadline: 14 May 2020
Global Recruiter Awards
The Global Recruiter Awards is your chance to shine, to go head to head with your contemporaries on a level playing field, responding to clear criteria and to be judged by a panel of industry professionals who understand what it’s like to build a business, and to rise above the competition.
Deadline: 14 May 2020
Retail Industry Awards
The Retail Industry Awards have continued to cast a spotlight on the industry’s highest-flyers, strongest performers and hottest brand launches. The awards are one of the only events which bring together the entire industry, as it celebrates the success of the smaller independent retailers alongside the larger supermarkets and symbol groups.
Deadline: 22 May 2020
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST BUSINESS AWARDS
There are thousands of awards out there, we’ve handpicked just 3 we know are credible and valuable to their industries for this newsletter – but there are thousands more out there that could help you meet your business goals in 2020.
To find the best business awards for your organisation we can offer you two great solutions:
1. We can create your bespoke awards strategy for you.
Or
2. You can join our ‘Create your 2020 awards strategy’ live online training event and learn how to find the best awards and categories and make your own awards plan.
With an awards plan in place you will be so much more focussed and you will win more! Get in touch today for more information and to book your free consultation.
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