PRINTIT AWARDS 22 01732 759725 Top tips to write a winning entry Here’s your chance to celebrate your successes by winning a 2026 PrintIT Award. Entries open on Tuesday May 5 and the deadline to complete submissions is strictly 5pm on Friday July 17 Make sure you enter It might sound obvious, but you’ve got to be in it to win it. Be confident in your achievements and put time aside to think about which categories best fit your business. The entry window is open for almost three months – but time flies – which brings me neatly to the next point. There’s no time like the present I know from speaking to people over the past couple of months, that many companies have already made the decision to enter the 2026 awards and even thought about which category or categories fit the bill. There’s no time like the present and the earlier you start your submission, the better. Give yourself plenty of time. You may well leave it until the last minute and then find you haven’t got all the necessary information to hand. You’ll also need to factor in some extra time to take a second look, consult with colleagues and make some final tweaks before submitting your application. The deadline is fixed (see point 7) and once it’s gone it’s gone! Pick your categories carefully Consider which award categories best match up with your company or team’s focus and where you have the most chance of getting shortlisted. Read the category criteria thoroughly before you begin, it very clearly sets out exactly what the judges are looking for in every entry. It’s far better to submit one well-crafted entry rather than several which aren’t a perfect fit. 1 2 3 We know that there’s a lot of work involved in putting together a submission for an awards event – it can seem like a daunting task, but it’s well worth the effort – just ask any one of our previous winners! Winning or even getting shortlisted for an award is one of the quickest ways to build credibility and boost your company’s profile. But of course, there can only be one winner in each category, so how can you ensure you are in with a good chance? You want your entry to stand out, so we’ve put together some tips to help you craft a strong submission and improve your chances of success. Follow these tips and your submission will have a much better chance of making the shortlist and (hopefully) winning an award.
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