Partner and Business Award Nomination Package

MAXIMIZE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING IN YOUR CATEGORY

Showcase Your Achievements, Expertise, And The Unique Value Of Your Business

BENEFITS OF AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR YOUR BRAND

Enhance Credibility

Increase Trust

Gain Exposure

Award-Winning Digital Marketing Solutions for Microsoft Partners

NEED TO FIND A WAY TO STAND OUT?

Microsoft Partners, amidst the competitive B2B and technology landscape, often find it challenging to stand out and earn the recognition they deserve. By leveraging Partner and business awards, Microsoft Partners, like yourself, can validate your expertise and amplify your brand’s visibility. Experience the Maven Effect: Gestisoft, a Microsoft SI Partner with over 25 years of experience, collaborated with Maven Collective^® Marketing to craft a compelling entry for the Microsoft IMPACT Award. Maven Collective^® effectively showcased Gestisoft’s solution, leading to Gestisoft’s recognition as an Partner of the Year Award Finalist in the Regional Cloud Solution Provider category.

Recognition That Reflects Our Shared Success

POWERING PARTNER WINS

We don’t just win awards – we help our partners win them. Our work has played a key role in helping partners earn some of the industry’s most prestigious awards. From supporting a Microsoft Partner of the Year (POTYA) finalist submission to contributing to wins across business, marketing, and digital innovation categories, these recognitions are a direct result of the strategies, campaigns, and experiences we’ve built together.

Strategic Approach to Award Nominations

HOW WE ENHANCE MARKET POSITION THROUGH AWARDS

1. Initial Consultation and Alignment

2. Narrative and Messaging

3. Refinement and Collaboration

4. Submission and Feedback Analysis

Align your brand’s milestones and unique attributes with the goals of relevant industry awards through an analysis of your past projects, achievements, and how they map to the criteria of targeted awards.

Craft a compelling submission narrative that accentuates your innovations and successes. Create a robust message that highlights your strengths and aligns with the values and expectations of award committees.

Work closely with your team to refine the narrative and presentation of the award submission. This involves iterative reviews to ensure the entry is polished, persuasive, and aligned with your brand’s voice.

Track the performance and reception of your entry once submitted, providing you with detailed feedback and insights. This step involves analyzing the landscape to refine future entries for even greater success.

Be Recognized as a Leader

POSITION YOURSELF TO WIN

Ensure your brand captures attention and showcases its achievements and value compellingly in the competitive arena of industry awards through:

Award Alignment

Select awards that best match your company's achievements.

Stakeholder Insights

Conduct interviews with stakeholders to gather insights.

Narrative Development

Weave a compelling story that highlights your business's value.

Documentation Compilation

Assemble documents to substantiate your nomination.

Submission Design

Write a compelling and visually appealing submission.

Post-Submission Strategy

Monitor the progress of your nominations post-submission.

Media and PR Strategy

Implement a plan to use your nomination for max exposure.

Strategy Optimization

Come up with responses for outcomes, regardless of results.

The Leading Marketing Partner for Microsoft Partners

WHY APPLY FOR B2B AWARDS?

Award-winning businesses have a leg up on businesses that don’t apply for any – just look at the stats.

63%

Increase in operating income for
award-winning small businesses

39%

Sales growth for award-winning
small businesses

48%

Increase in operating income for larger award-winning businesses

Expertise in Digital Marketing for B2B

THE ADVANTAGES OF BRAND RECOGNITION

The Maven Collective^® Partner and Business Award Nomination Package maximizes your chances of winning an award to stand out amongst the competition.

GESTISOFT

Your Key to Microsoft Business Applications

“Maven Collective Marketing did an excellent job and really aligned with us on writing the submissions. Overall, I’m happy with the results.”

Claude Rose

Owner, Gestisoft

Your Partner in B2B Brand Mastery

MEET YOUR BRAND STRATEGIST

Melissa, our seasoned marketing Maven, has empowered a myriad of Microsoft Partners, including Microsoft SDCs (ISVs), Channel Partners (MSPs, CSPs, VARs), and SIs, to craft compelling narratives for award submissions, helping them enhance credibility in the Microsoft space.

Leverage our team’s extensive experience with over 500 Microsoft Partners to refine your brand’s story and establish your leadership in the Microsoft ecosystem.

B2B Marketing Services Clients

WE KEEP GREAT COMPANY

Begin Crafting Your Award Nomination

AWARD NOMINATION PACKAGE FAQs

How Many Interviews Are Conducted and Who Will You Speak To?

The number of interviews depends on the requirements of the nomination. Generally, we conduct between 3 to 5 interviews with key internal stakeholders and, if applicable, satisfied clients or partners to gather robust testimonials and evidence.

Can You Help With Speech Preparation for the Awards Ceremony?

Absolutely, if your nomination progresses to an award-winning stage, we offer coaching for speech preparation to ensure you make the most of your moment in the spotlight.

What Are the Next Steps After Submission?

Post-submission, we monitor the progress of your entry and prepare for potential outcomes. This includes planning for any follow-up required and strategizing further promotional activities to maximize the visibility and impact of your nomination.

What Happens If We Don't Win?

While winning is the goal, the benefits of going through the nomination process—such as increased team morale and enhanced brand credibility—hold value. We also provide a detailed analysis of the entry to leverage for future improvements and marketing strategies.

Partner and Business Award Nomination Package​