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The Freelancer Award
Sponsored by Jessica Moody Independent Financial Advisor
Who is The Freelancer award for?
This award celebrates exceptional independent marketers and creatives who thrive on their own terms. We’re looking for trailblazers who balance the freedom of freelancing with the highest standards of excellence, shaping the industry with their individual flair and professionalism.
Who is eligible for The Freelancer award?
Any marketer who works for themselves 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 Freelancer award judged?
The nominations for this award will ideally be submitted by either the individual themselves or one of their clients – 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
Jessica Moody Independent Financial Advisor: “I have worked in the financial industry since graduating from university in 2015. Initially, as a paraplanner, allowed me to gain a full knowledge of the back office whilst also studying to obtain my Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning. Having achieved this, I am now studying to become a Chartered Financial Planner.
When meeting with a financial advisor the first meeting can often pose more questions than it answers, that’s why I think it’s important to take the time to get to know my client and understand what their aims and needs are. Once these have been identified building a bespoke solution tailored to reflect these goals and staying close to the client to make sure that if their aims change, we can adapt. You need to feel comfortable that I’m always at the end of the phone if you need anything.”
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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