Top tips on an a winning entry!

Getting shortlisted at the London Construction Awards gives incredible exposure to your business, but it can take some effort to produce. To help you with your submission, we have put together our key tips for you to maximise your chances of writing the winning entry for your categories.

1: Read the criteria carefully, then read it again!

Consider the awards criteria when planning your projects. Set clear objectives and ensure that your achievements meet them. Ensure you give a clear evaluation of the positive impact of the project and evidence this within your entry. Check out the full judging criteria.

2: Make an early start and invest your time wisely

Give yourself plenty of time to prepare your entry. Find out the entry deadline and make a start on gathering the information required for your chosen category at least a few weeks ahead. It’s always better to hit the deadline early and take the pressure off any last-minute submissions! Producing a successful entry can be extremely time-consuming therefore invest your time wisely and plan out your diary so you can set aside time to do your entry justice. 

3: Tailor-make your entry 

Focus on what the judges are actually asking for in the judging criteria, then make sure your entry is succinct, clear and easy to understand. Never just copy and paste from a news story or case study, tailor your entry to match the requested criteria.

4: Really utilise your supporting information

Be sure to share as much backup information as possible including statistics, graphs, testimonials, images/photos etc. Remember a picture tells a thousand words! If you’re submitting a video, be sure to make it exciting, innovative and educational for the judges.

6: Can you prove it?

Demonstrate how you have achieved clear benefits to the business and your clients, then back up your claims with hard evidence, especially statistics and testimonials. 

7: Check it, check it, check it!

Check your entry once, twice and a third time before submitting it. Poor spelling, grammar and typos just won’t do! And then get someone else to check it too. 

Deadline: June 2nd at 5pm

Good luck and shortlisted candidates will be announced shortly after the deadline!