Workshop: Succeeding at Business Awards
Succeeding at Business Awards
Thinking about entering a business award this year? Whether you are considering the Devon Women in Business Awards or another awards scheme, this practical workshop will help you approach the process with clarity and confidence. Entering awards for the first time, or even the second or third time, can feel daunting. This workshop is designed to remove that uncertainty and help you present your business in a way that truly impresses the judges.
You will leave with a clearer understanding of how awards work, what judges look for, and how to give your entry the best possible chance of success.
What we will cover
• Why entering awards can benefit your business
• Nomination vs self-entry
• Choosing the right awards for your business
• The entry process explained
• Do’s and don’ts when completing your entry
• Good and bad examples of award submissions
• Evidence to strengthen your application
• How to maximise the benefits before, during, and after the awards
About Maureen Townsend
Alongside her work with Devon Women in Business, Maureen runs her photography and marketing business Accentuate Visuals, based in Torquay.
Maureen brings extensive awards experience. She has served as a judge and steering group member for Newsquest Media Group in Hampshire, coordinated and judged the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Awards in the South East, and for the past six years has organised and judged the Devon Women in Business Awards. With 28 years’ experience supporting businesses, including previously serving as CEO of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, she brings a wealth of practical insight into what makes a winning entry.
Event Details
📍 Venue: The Tribe
🕙 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
💷 Price: Free for DWIB members; £15 for non-members
If you’ve been thinking about entering awards but weren’t quite sure where to start, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to go for it.
