Guidance notes

 

• Type your application;

• Use short sentences or bullet points to emphasise your point;

• If you only need 200 words to say what you want then don’t say more;

• Don't write more than the required number of words;

• Highlight the contribution made by individuals – make it personal;

• Tell them straight why you should win;

• Use supporting pictures and documents;

• Highlight the problems faced and how you solved them;

• If you have testimonials use them;

• Be passionate and proud of what you have achieved;

• Nominate one person to be responsible for all your entries.

 

 

 

Top Tips

 

• Describe the SITUATION you faced;

• Describe the TASK you needed to undertake;

• Describe the ACTION you took;

• Describe what the end RESULT was;

• Describe the DIFFERENCE  this has made to your business;

• Describe how this contributes to BEST PRACTICE.

 

 

If you WANT A HAND? Contact your local area Rep or Linda Rolfe, Events, Marketing & Communications Coordinator at linda.rolfe@select.org.uk or call 0131 445 5577.