Your guide to the Pause Awards entry process

17 June, 2024

George Hedon

17 June, 2024

Entering the Pause Awards is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business’s achievements. Understanding the entry process is crucial for a smooth experience.

We’ll break down each step of the process, so you know exactly what to do from start to finish.

Step 1: Enter into One or More Categories

The first step in the entry process is to submit your application in the relevant award categories, showcasing your achievements and innovation to be considered. With 36 categories available, including 12 new ones for 2024, and 5 Category Tracks—Culture, Excellence, Good, Growth, and Operators—you have a wide range to choose from. Make sure to read the detailed descriptions of each category on the Pause Awards website to understand what each one entails.

Step 2: We Approve Your Entry

After you submit your application, our team reviews your submission for eligibility and completeness before it progresses to the judging phase. This ensures that all entries meet the required standards and are ready for evaluation.

Step 3: Judging and Public Voting Starts

Once your entry is approved, the judging and public voting phase begins. There are two rounds of judging:

1st Round Judging: Entries are assessed by judges with relevant expertise.
2nd Round Judging: Finalists are discussed in an open session by the Judging Board.
Public voting also takes place separately, allowing the public to weigh in on the entries.

Step 4: Voting Ends, Finalists Announced

Following the closure of voting, the highest-scoring entrants are shortlisted and announced as finalists in each category. This is a significant milestone as it brings you closer to winning the award.

Step 5: Tickets to Awards Night & Afterparty

Secure your spot at the prestigious Awards Night ceremony where industry leaders and innovators gather. This event is not only a celebration of your hard work but also an excellent networking opportunity.

Step 6: Awards Night, Winners Announced

During the celebratory evening, the winners of each category are revealed and honoured for their contributions. It’s a night of recognition and celebration for all the hard work and innovation showcased in the entries.

Step 7: Trophy Ordering and Shipping

Winners can order the hand-made Pause Awards trophy, which will be shipped directly to them as a symbol of their accomplishment. This unique trophy represents the recognition of your outstanding achievements.

Additional Support

We offer plenty of support to help you along the way. We hold fortnightly Info Sessions where you can jump in and ask questions. You can also contact us directly for assistance and advice. Additionally, we offer discounts—30% for Alumni, 21.7% for female founders, and bundles for multiple entries (3, 5, or 10). If you need further help, we’ve partnered with Green Door Co to assist you in writing your entire entry.

Entering the Pause Awards is straightforward if you know your company’s wins from the past year. Just pick the right categories, sign up, write your entry, and submit. Remember, you can manage and edit your entry until the final deadline, making it easier to perfect your submission. Use our additional support options like Info Sessions, direct contact for advice, and discounts to make your entry as strong as possible.

Good luck, and we can’t wait to see your breakthrough stories!

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