In an increasingly crowded marketplace, being able to promote your services as ‘award-winning’ is the ideal way to clearly distinguish yourself from your competitors.

As well as the recognition and publicity, the winner will be given:

• One year’s free individual IBC membership
• The chance to submit a case study onto IBC’s Body of Knowledge
• Regional speaking opportunities
• Media coverage and PR opportunities

1. Positive publicity has never been more valuable than now
In these competitive times, it’s crucial to turn heads. Winners will be supported by the IBC press manager to achieve media coverage in local, regional and industry press regarding your award sucess.

2. If you’ve got it, flaunt it
Don't let your achievement go unnoticed – this is a great marketing opportunity and a chance to advertise your success. Send an announcement to your clients, and proudly place the IB Consulting Award winner logo on your website, marketing collateral and email signature.

3. Entry is free
Unlike other Awards, there is no entry fee to enter the IB Consulting Awards. We want to give the individuals, practices and training centres that are surpassing industry standards the chance to get the recognition they deserve without charging for this right. You therefore have nothing to lose by submitting an application.

4. Member inclusivity is our priority
Whether you are an independent consultant, new to the profession, work within business advise, specialise within a niche area of consulting or a small or large consultancy practice, there is a category for you.

5. Stand out from the rest
This is your chance to be independently judged against others in the profession and receive industry recognition for your achievements. Remember - nothing says “we’re the best” like an expert third party endorsement!

6. Motivational incentive
Entering the IB Consulting Awards is a positive statement of your attitude towards the consulting profession and your confidence in the people who you work with and alongside.

7. Showcase your achievements
Through your association with the IB Consulting Awards, you will be able to tell your current and future customers, employers and competitors that your business is a first-class and credible operation.

8. Because you’re worth it
Pitches shouldn’t be about price, but in recovering economic times like these, money matters more than ever. Have you ever had a prospective client ask you “how much do you charge per day?” and felt like your answer might lose you the job? Being able to market your services as ‘award-winning’ is an effective and legitimate way to steer conversations away from hourly rates and price tags, and onto discussions of approach, solutions and consulting expertise.

9. Celebrate your success
The prestigious IB Consulting Awards dinner is the ideal opportunity to network with other successful businesses and celebrate your achievements with colleagues and clients.

10. Because it’s easy to enter
The entire entry process can be completed online in under 10 minutes. However, spend time and consideration when composing the entry statement to ensure it justifies your services and/or project - the ultimate reward is guaranteed to justify the time you invest.