The submission window for this award closed at midnight on Wednesday 22nd May 2024.
The Newcomer Award
Sponsored by Pivotal
Who is The Newcomer award for?
New to the world of marketing. Someone who has joined the marketing industry within the last 2 years, and has taken it in their stride.
Who is eligible for The Newcomer award?
Anyone who has joined the marketing industry within the last 2 years – no earlier than January 2021.
How is The Newcomer award judged?
The nominations for this award will ideally be submitted by individuals who have worked with or been personally acquainted with the nominee – the shortlist will then be marked by an external panel out of 25 – judging criteria linked here.
NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSED
Before you begin your nomination
Have you got all of the nominee's details?
You'll be asked for their full name, preferred pronouns (check their LinkedIn or leave blank if unsure), where they currently work, what link they have to Norfolk, as well as the URL for their LinkedIn profile (if they have one).
Have you made notes about their suitability for the award?
You'll be asked to explain why this nominee is worthy of winning the award, as well as provide examples of how they meet the description - read more about what's required in our entry guidelines.
Have you gathered the necessary evidence to support your nomination?
To achieve the top marks for your nomination, it's key that you provide evidence to your claims. We recommend gathering any results or details you need for the nomination before starting - you can find out more about what we mean by 'evidence' at the bottom of our entry guidelines.
Have you got testimonials or links to the nominee's work?
There are a bonus 4 marks up for grabs for testimonials, relevant links to the nominee's work and 'further supporting evidence'. Have you sent an email to your colleagues asking for a quote about the nominee? Or can you access customer reviews on their website?
About the sponsor
Pivotal is proud to sponsor The Newcomer Award with the Norfolk Womens Marketing Network, a network for Norfolk-based women who have an interest in marketing. As an e-commerce-focused digital transformation agency, we understand the importance of supporting new talent in the industry and promoting diversity and inclusivity.
At Pivotal, we’re passionate about helping businesses of all sizes thrive in the digital age. We specialize in e-commerce-focused digital transformation and marketing, leveraging technology and digital channels to grow your brand, reach your target audience, and drive business growth.
As part of our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the marketing industry, we’re thrilled to be sponsoring The Newcomer Award. This award recognizes the talent and potential of new marketing professionals in the Norfolk area, and we’re excited to support and celebrate their achievements.
At Pivotal, we believe that diversity and inclusivity are essential for business success in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing landscape. We’re dedicated to helping businesses harness the power of technology and digital channels to achieve their goals. We’re proud to support initiatives like The Newcomer Award that promote diversity and inclusivity in the marketing industry.
Thank you to the Norfolk Women’s Marketing Network for this opportunity to support and celebrate new talent in the industry, and we wish all the nominees the best of luck!
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The Newcomer 2023 winner
Erin Stasiorowski, Sponge
The following excerpt is from Erin’s original nomination:
“Were Erin to be represented in emoji form, this is a good start: 💃🙋♀️🙌✏️🍓✨
She’s a brilliant, proactive member of our team, creating work that stands shoulder to shoulder alongside counterparts who have had years of industry experience.
She’s deserving of The Newcomer Award to recognise the fact that she’s got heaps of potential and is a credit to the Norwich and Norfolk design community. I have every faith that she will continue to shine bright as a fantastic designer and illustrator as her career progresses.”
FAQs
Who is eligible for the awards?
The individual awards are open to women, non-binary folk, and anyone who is femme in a way that's important to them - the individual must live or work in Norfolk, and be connected to marketing by work, interest, or study. The Ally award is open to any business in Norfolk.
Can previous winners enter again?
Any of our 7 winners from 2023 cannot win the same category as last year, but they are able to win a different category.
How are the awards judged?
Nominees will be whittled down to a shortlist by representatives of the Norfolk Women's Marketing Network advisory board, before handing the judging of the finalists to an external panel. You can read more about our judging criteria here.
Can I self-nominate?
You can definitely self-nominate for any of the awards, but please note that nominations for certain categories would carry more weight coming from another person.
Can I nominate the same person for multiple awards?
You certainly can! Individuals can be nominated for multiple categories and, in theory, could win multiple awards.
Can I edit my nomination after I've submitted it?
Unfortunately not, if you would like to change the content of your application, you will have to submit another nomination entry.
Can we nominate members of the NWMN advisory board?
The board made a group decision to be excluded from all nominations. Therefore, the following people are not eligible to win an award: Grace Appleby, Hannah Moody, Sophie May, Jess Ford, Nikki Lamb. Amira Bird, and Amie Marie.
2025 Nominations Open In
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20th March 2024
Nominations open
22nd May 2024
Nominations close
3rd July 2024
Shortlists released
14th August 2024
Finalists released
26th September
Celebration event