The complete guide to applying in prestigious business awards from Best in Biz Awards, since 2011 one of the most prestigious awards programs in North America and globally, and the only one judged only by members of the press.
How-to tips on submitting in business awards |
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How to select the best business awards categories in prestigious programs such as Best in Biz Awards?The "best" business awards categories are the ones that best serve your company's goals - whether that is attracting new talent, finding new customers and increasing sales, drumming up interest for a newly launched product, looking for investors or highlighting your community, sustainability or CSR efforts.Before you think about selecting business awards categories, start with what your company is trying to achieve by applying (and hopefully winning) in prestigious business awards. This one critical question will help guide the rest of your award category selection process. And if you need help, here's our quick guide on how to select the most appropriate business awards categories to maximize exposure and results for your company. |
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How can I make sure not to miss any deadlines in business awards programs including Best in Biz Awards?When you apply for business awards, adhering to the posted business award deadlines is obviously one of the basic requirements you should follow. All business awards programs post their deadlines clearly (see our 2025 calendar for this year's deadlines), so as long as you are organized, it's hard to miss them. Some solutions to stay organized that we recommend include: 1) a calendar (whether in Word or Excel) with all deadlines for the business awards programs you are interested in and 2) setting actual calendar events and reminders for the deadlines you are most interested in, to make sure you don't miss them.Even if you do miss a critical deadline in one of the top business awards programs you wanted to apply in, there are usually subsequent deadlines and extensions might be given, as well. Best in Biz Awards has done both, so do not be afraid to ask. And for some more tips, see our guide on how not to miss any critical business awards deadlines. |
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Are business awards even worth the fees?Spoiler alert: the answer is a resounding yes! But of course, the intensity of that answer depends on a variety of factors - the business awards' prestige, the judging panel compositions, how well the categories match what you're trying to highlight, and what your company is trying to achieve with awards. Here's an idea of award entry fees in the 15th annual Best in Biz Awards.Our article entitled "Are business awards even worth the entry fees?|" (We'll spoil it: the answer is a resounding, yes!) delves into more reasons why prestigious business awards are absolutely worth the entry fees. In fact, once you start applying for - and winning some - business awards, you might quickly realize business awards are the cheapest part of your marketing budget - and one that brings the biggest bang for your buck. |
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Tips on business award submissions in various vertical or industry areas |
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I am a local company or a small business. Is it worth submitting in prestigious business awards such as Best in Biz Awards?It is a question we hear very often. Small companies and local businesses often feel like they must stand no chance against corporate behemoths in prestigious business awards. It's the classic "David vs. Goliath", where David does not think he can actually win. Luckily, business awards are objective and they are actually more equalizing than you may think. Prestigious business awards such as Best in Biz Awards will have separate categories for local companies such as Local Company of the Year and all the most popular categories, such as Company of the Year, Most Innovative Company of the Year, Fastest-Growing Company of the Year, Most Customer-Friendly Company of the Year, Best Place to Work and Executive of the Year, are subdivided by size into three subcategories, for Small (99 or fewer employees), Medium (from 100 to 999 employees) and Large (more than 1,000 employees) companies.So yes, absolutely, your small company can win, because it will be competing against other small companies and among companies with similar opportunities and size, our top-tier judges can definitely select the best. This guide for small companies delves into more detail on how small companies can effectively compete with bigger brands in international business awards |
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I am an executive or individual contributor. Should I submit in leadership awards such as Best in Biz Awards?Absolutely! Leadership awards are an important way to showcase your achievements and success to the rest of the business world and augment your resume or chances for speaking opportunities. Leadership awards can also be a source of pride and confirmation of a job well done, and inspire others to follow in your footsteps.Here's a quick guide to help you win in executive and leadership awards. For all the leadership award categories available for entry this year, please see our executive categories page. Please also keep in mind that we offer new non-executive tech professional categories. |
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My company focuses on our sustainability efforts. Are there categories that highlight that in prestigious business awards such as Best in Biz Awards?Of course, sustainability is an important focus for Best in Biz Awards and an issue that's dear to the hearts of our employees. Several environmental responsibility categories are offered, including Most Environmentally Responsible Company fo teh Year, Environmentalist of the Year, Most Environmentally Friendly Product, Most Environmentally Friendly Service, Environmental Campaign of the Year, Most Innovative Environmental Campaign of the Year and more. For submissions in sustainability and green categories: How to reward your employees' sustainability efforts with prestigious business awards |
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We are in tech. Can we submit in prestigious business awards such as Best in Biz Awards?For technology giants and tech start-ups: Why tech companies should apply in prestigious business awards |
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But how do we submit our tech innovations in business awards such as Best in Biz Awards?For technology innovations award submissions: How to highlight your company's or product technology innovations in prestigious business awards |
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Are there categories for products in prestigious business awards such as Best in Biz Awards?For product award submissions: How to showcase your product innovation, client ROI and success in your business award entry |
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Are there any opportunities for AI companies in prestigious business awards such as Best in Biz Awards?Absolutely! Best in Biz Awards always aims to uncover and rewards the most innovative companies and the newest discoveries. Since AI is such a hot field right now, we want to honor the companies driving the charge. Thus, we feature several new categories for AI technology innovations and AI products submissions.For more tips on which categories to choose and how to submit, see our short guide on how to highlight your AI leadership and AI innovations through AI awards and prestigious business awards. |
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Tips for entrants from different countries |
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Czy ma sens by polskie firmy zglaszaly sie w miedzynarodowych nagrodach biznesowych takich jak Best in Biz Awards?Dla zglaszajacych sie z Polski, mamy specjalnie napisany, krotki artykul. Jak prestizowe nagrody biznesowe moga pomoc firmom? |
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Should German companies apply?Article in German coming soon. |
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Should Italian companies apply?Article in Italian coming soon. |
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How do I maximize the ROI of business awards?Winning a prestigious business award like Best in Biz Awards is just the beginning. You can take advantage of your business awards win with a variety of marketing strategies. See our tips for maximizing the ROI of prestigious business awards |