If you are looking at the Skift Idea AwardsCongratulations! You are already on the way to recognize your incredible job. And even better news, by 2025, skift meetings will present four new categories: hotels, convention centers and other places, destination marketing organizations and event technology) to highlight and celebrate indies commercial events to the most respected and innovative suppliers.
But we know very well that they enter awards require a lot of work. There are categories to choose from, shipping forms to complete and navigate deadlines.
It can be a bit superimposed, right? That’s where we enter.
With the right steps and a little guide, you can send an entry that stands out.
Why to make sure you have all the details under control? Download our guide “how to enter” for a step by step tutorial.
Best practices to enter the Skift Idea Awards
Here we show you how to send an entry that really shines:
1. Plan your shipping in advance
Walking at the last minute is not good for anyone. Trust me, you will feel much more at ease if you plan in advance.
Start by marking all key dates in your calendar and sharing them with key stakeholders, especially those that increase input rates.
Skift Idea awards rates increase as the final deadline is approaching, so sending early is not just a time savings, it is a money savings.
Save $ 50 if you enter at 11:59 pm et on May 8. Send early to ensure the best price!
2. Select the correct category
Choosing the category that is most aligned with your product is key to configure your shipment for success. With four categories of meetings and events to choose from, not only throws a category that “seems close enough.” You really think where your project fits.
Read the Categories descriptions carefully.
Download a PDF blank from the portal to plan your ideas before starting. That way, you are ready to start running.
3. Does the word count? Not panic
We know you are passionate about your work. But sometimes, less really is.
Keep your language clear and direct, since our judges will review many entries, so your shipment must be easy to digest quickly.
Give yourself to the essential and keep things concise.
The Skift Awards registration form has a limit of 100-500 words per section, so it must balance be thorough with the letter.
Grant in the general scenario and the key points that make your work stand out.
4. Personality is key
Of course, it is a professional process, but that does not mean that it cannot be exciting. The judges are looking for many presentations, so showing some personality can be very useful.
Use images, videos and maybe even share a short anecdote to give your project a human touch.
The judges love fresh thought.
Use each section on the form to tell the story behind your work. It will help judges connect with their submission to a deeper level.
Also read: 7 years of Skift Idea Awards
5. Not only make statements, the issue of recoil
The evidence is powerful. Make a backup copy with tangible tests: share any customer testimonies, case studies, data points or any means coverage you have received.
The more evidence you have about the success of your projects, the stronger your entrance will be.
Attach images, videos or documents that help tell their history and provide evidence of the real world of its impact.
6. Correct test before sending
The last minute changes are common, but before sending, give all an exhaustive review. Typographic errors or incomplete fields can damage your shipment, so make sure everything looks polished.
A new pair of eyes can help detect errors that I could have lost.
We could use parts of its shipping in marketing materials if it reaches the finalist internship, so it is Horte, making sure that everything looks polished and professional.
7. Block your early shipment
Sending early means that you have time to review your entry and make editions if necessary.
In addition, it gives you some space to breathe if something unexpected later appears. You have already secured your place and the best rate, so take your time!
You can always return and adjust your shipment before the final deadline.
The key is to start early, so you are not crowding at the last minute.
8. Keep your focus on the future
Skift Idea Awards has to do with innovation.
Therefore, make sure your entry emphasizes not only what you have done, but how your work is shaping the future of the industry.
What follows for your project? Where can you go from here?
Think about your entry not only a reflection of what you have done, but also as a preview of what is to come.
Judges love to see how their project is ready to have a lasting impact.
Download the step by step guide
Ready to address your Skift input Awards? Awesome! But if you want more details in each step, download the complete guide “How to enter Skift Idea Awards”.
It is full of the detailed steps you need to further facilitate the process.
Final thoughts: Ready to shine in the Skift Awards?
Entering the Skift Idea awards does not do so to be stressful. It is about showing the incredible work you have done and the impact it is having on the industry.
Follow these tips, stay organized and take your time preparing the best possible entry.
And do not forget, you can always download our complete guide “how to enter” for a more detailed look at the process.
Good luck with your shipment.
We can’t wait to see what you have created!
If you have any questions, the skift team is just an email away from awards to awards@skift.com.
