Judges

Top tips

This is your chance to tell your story. All good stories have a structure so whether you are submitting entries for outstanding projects or as a trailblazing leader, remember to structure your entry along the following lines:

• Beginning: How did your innovation come about, what challenges were you trying to overcome or when did you decide to embrace a change/technology? 
• Middle: What did you do to implement the innovation? Give examples demonstrating why you stand out 
• End: What were the results and what makes you or your project stand out?

To ensure that your submission is your best work, take a look at our hints and tips below before you start your entry:

• Make a note of the deadline: you must submit your entry by 20 June so make sure you have this date in mind – write it in your diary or on your calendar, or set notifications on your phone to ensure you don't miss the chance to enter your excellent work
• Preparation is key: now that you know the deadline, allow yourself plenty of time to write, develop and submit your entry – coming back to it with a fresh pair of eyes can help you remember important details that may make the difference between being shortlisted and just missing out 
• Make the judges' job easy: write in clear, plain English, avoid too much jargon and use bullet points where appropriate to break up the text
• Pay attention to grammar and spelling: poorly presented entries lack credibility so don't lose out on being shortlisted on something you could have easily avoided 
• Involve the right people: if your work was a team effort, involve the other team members in developing the entry – you've got this far through teamwork so make it count 
• Back up your entry: take advantage of the option to include supporting information with your entry to help the judges understand the impact of your work
• Proofread: ask someone else, such as a colleague, friend or manager, to look through your entry before you submit. It can be helpful to ask someone who was not directly involved in the work you are entering – like the judges they will not have detailed knowledge so they may suggest ways to clarify your entry