Entry Hints and Tips
Below are some hints, tips and recommendations to assist you when writing your award submissions.
READ THE ENTRY CRITERIA/GUIDELINES:
- Read through the entry criteria carefully so that you are clear on what the judges will be requiring for each category.
- Are you entering your company/project/product into the right category? Read through all of the entry criteria and highlight those categories that are a good fit.
- Ensure that you provide all the information/ materials requested.
- Use the online submission platform but it may be a good idea to write and save your entry in a word document first. All entries must be submitted in the correct format in order to be accepted.
READ THE ENTRY FORM CAREFULLY:
- Before writing any of your submission, check the character count. The Offsite Award submissions include spaces in its character count not word count – so keep that in mind when writing your entry!
- Make sure that you are clear about what you need to do, what information you require and who you need to contact for the information.
- Got any queries? Do not hesitate to call the Offsite Awards team on 01743 290001 or email rhian.morris@radar-communications.co.uk
KEEP THE MESSAGES SIMPLE & CLEAR:
- Keep the message simple and clear – do not make the submission too complicated.
- More words do not necessarily mean a superior submission.
- Avoid using unnecessary technical terms which may not be understood by everyone.
- When submitting your Supporting Documents, ensure that the file name is clearly labelled. Especially if you refer to the specific attachment within the submission.
FACTS & FIGURES:
- Ensure that you provide the key data requested.
- Judges will seek hard evidence and data to back up the claims within the written submission.
IMAGES:
- Images are an important part of your entry
- Judges want to see the before and after shots as well as the work in progress so that they have visual aids for the entire submission/project progress
- Product and technology images are important
- High quality images will be required by the organisers for promotion should you reach the shortlist.
- Images will only be accepted by the entry platform in JPEG format.
PLAN YOUR TIME:
- Do not leave your submission writing and data gathering until it is too late – remember that the submission deadline is 27 May 2022. Plan ahead, working on a draft of your ideas and plan who you need to contact to gather the relevant evidence.
- Register early to access the online submission system and raise any questions that you have with the Awards team.
- Leave yourself time to proof read your entry, paying special attention to your Entrant & Project Name as these will be how you are listed in any promotion should you make the shortlist.
AWARD ENTRY CONSULTANCY FROM RADAR COMMUNICATIONS
Radar Communications specialise in building technology communications, working exclusively in this sector and promoting the latest solutions to meet the challenges being faced by the built environment. To learn more about how Radar can help you maximise your profile and chances of winning an award please get in touch with Julie Williams by emailing: julie.williams@radar-communications.co.uk