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The Creative Award
Sponsored by Sponge
Who is The Creative award for?
This award shines a spotlight on the graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and other visual creators who bring marketing campaigns to life. The Creative celebrates a master of visual storytelling, someone who transforms ideas into stunning designs, captivating images, or compelling videos. Their work doesn’t just catch the eye—it tells a story, evokes emotion, and elevates brands to new heights. They are the artists behind the scenes, crafting the visuals that make campaigns unforgettable.
Who is eligible for The Creative award?
Any creative of any seniority who lives or works in Norfolk and identifies as woman, non-binary, or femme in a way that’s important to them.
How is The Creative award judged?
The nominations for this award will ideally be submitted by either the individual themselves or by someone who has witnessed the outputs created by 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
An experienced design agency full of innovative ideas that build great brands and relationships.
Simply put, we get a kick out of brilliant design. From branding and packaging to digital and campaigns… hell, we love all forms of design. Our clients work with us because we craft engaging, authentic ideas and ‘bloody brilliant creative’ that elevates their brands, building impactful solutions.
We’re Sponge. Our clients say we’re creatively brilliant. Decide for yourself…
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
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