Supplier Excellence Awards Top Tips!

With the closing date for the Supplier Excellence Awards 2023 never far away, we share some top tips for crafting a strong entry.

#1 Give yourself enough time.

Compiling a good award entry takes time. But is well worth the effort as our past winners can testify. Randall Wilson who is Managing Director of The Furnishing Service, which picked up two awards in 2020, said, “These prestigious awards give us an opportunity to reflect on the hard work we do and gives our staff visibility of the value they bring”.             

#2 Read the awards criteria carefully  

This will not only help you to decide which category to enter but will also allow you to jot down initial thoughts that can be fleshed out through further research.    

#3 It’s a team effort

You will cross the finish line in better shape, if you approach this as a team. Your colleagues will be able to identify evidence and anecdotes including data and testimonials.   

#4 Tell a great story

Put yourself in the judges’ shoes. Tell a story that is well structured and answers the questions you have been asked.      

#5 Stick to the word limit.

Establish what the word count is at the outset. You can do this by registering to enter on our dedicated awards website, deciding which category you want to enter and clicking to enter this category. You don’t have to complete the entry form there and then. And you can write the entry offline and then pull across to the system.   

#6 Proof-read your entry

A second or even third pair of eyes will help you pick up any typing errors and identify any last-minute improvements. If you are over the word count, is there any repetition or ways to better express things?  

For further information and to enter, visit our awards website.  You can also email our awards team with any questions. Good luck!