The Marketer Award
Sponsored by Ginger Pickle
Who is The Marketer award for?
High-performing marketing is what everyone aims to achieve, but do you know someone who succeeds at this often? Someone who continually achieves successful campaigns or designs, and has devised some incredible marketing in the past 12 months.
Who is eligible for The Marketer award?
Any marketer 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 Marketer award judged?
The nominations for this award will ideally be submitted by colleagues of the nominee, who have witnessed their execution and can vouch for their credit – the shortlist will then be marked by an external panel out of 25 – judging criteria linked here.
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION
Our nomination forms are made up of purely qualitative questions – this means that your entry is only as good as the effort you put into it. Bear in mind that the judges may not know your nominee or their business, so please give us full context whenever relevant. Please read our nomination entry guidance for more support.
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
We’re an integrated marketing agency based in Norwich; a team of marketers growing brands, generating leads and revenue, and addressing business challenges, all through great marketing. While we’re relatively new as an agency, we’re no strangers to driving business growth – and for a handful of people, our skillset packs a punch. Run by two experienced marketers, we’re building a team of specialists with integrity and effectiveness at its heart.
The Marketer 2024 winner
Laura Triana Africano, Hansells Solicitors
The following excerpt is from Laura’s original nomination:
“Laura exemplifies the spirit of The Marketer Award. In just nine months, she’s transformed Hansells Solicitors’ marketing approach, leveraging her digital expertise to create fresh, engaging content across social media platforms (including a first-ever video!), and even introducing innovative podcasts featuring the career of the solicitors. Her dedication and creativity have demonstrably improved the brand image, resonated with new audiences and garnered praise from partners accustomed to traditional marketing methods. Laura’s journey, overcoming initial inexperience in the legal sector, is a testament to her remarkable adaptability and commitment to excellence.”
The Marketer 2023 winner
Shreya Dubey, Namaste Village
The following excerpt is from Shreya’s original nomination:
“Meet Shreya, a passionate marketing professional with a proven track record in creative, data-driven marketing strategies. Holding an Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (ACIM) and a Marketing qualification, Shreya brings over three years of experience in marketing and creative roles, and a MSc in Business and Management. Currently working as a Marketing Executive at Namaste Village Norwich Limited, Shreya is a content creation and social media enthusiast with exceptional communication skills and the ability to thrive in team environments. She is eager to take on exciting opportunities in marketing and social media roles that value diversity and innovation, where she can apply her skills, build excellent relationships and grow her career.”
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.
Nominations close in
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26th March
Nominations open
22nd May
Nominations close
3rd July
Shortlists released
7th August
Finalists released
25th September
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