It can be hard to know where to start when writing an award submission, let alone what will make it stand out from all the rest so…
What makes a winning Award?
- Visual examples really help entries come to life. Perhaps add screengrabs, photographs or floor plans to back up your words
- Be explicit – remember the judges don’t know anything about your project so try not to assume knowledge
- Ask a colleague or friend to check your entry and ask for honest feedback – they may spot a mistake or help you to highlight the key points
- Ask someone who has been directly involved in the scheme or campaign to help write the entry – their knowledge and enthusiasm will shine through
- If you make a statement, make sure you have the evidence to back it up
- For scheme-based entries you will need to illustrate how complete/part completed your scheme is and the scale of the project
- Try to include first hand testimonies
- Think about who will be judging the awards – the National Housing Awards are shortlisted by an expert panel and RSL / RP / HA resident judges
- Ensure that your submission answers the criteria using the required number of words
- Remember to follow the rules
- Make sure your submission is in clearly written plain English – and don’t forget to spell check!
We’ve tried to make it as straightforward and easy to follow as possible to make your winning entry. When you make the entry online you will find:
- Specific criteria for each category (what the judges are looking for in your entry)
- A list of additional requirements (e.g. photographs, floor plans etc)
- Guidance on number of words for each criteria
Now you’re ready to submit your entry online!
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