Top tips for success

• Be clear: While you aren’t judged on the design of your entry, something that is well-presented and well-laid out will be easier for the judges to extract the relevant information from
• Provide evidence: If the entry criteria ask for evidence of success, then you need to show it clearly. The judges need to see the hard facts to substantiate the detail in your entry
• Be concise: Be considerate of the fact that judges will have to read through a large number of entries in a limited period of time. While encyclopedia-thick entries are very worthy, it is unlikely they will get the attention they deserve
• Size isn’t important: Judges make their decision on the basis of the evidence in front of them so the size of the team or organisation is not important
• Appendices: If you are going to include appendices, then some guidance and context as to what they contain and why they are relevant is important
• Never assume: While the judges all have relevant experience, they won’t necessarily know the intricacies of your operation or sector. If it is relevant to your entry, then describe the particular challenges you face
• Don’t miss the deadline! Nomination closing date is 10 May 2010
• Enter now
• Good luck!