Research Awards 2009
The much-coveted Research Awards both recognise and celebrate the contribution that market research makes to business, communication and policy-making across both the public and private sectors.
With the economy set to endure another year of global recession, now more than ever the judges will want to see how researchers quantify the value of client investment and present actionable insights that truly support an organisation or brand.
Our awards seek to identify and reward both excellence, effectiveness and innovation in research - and business achievement. They are open to individual researchers, research teams or client/agency partnerships - both UK and international submissions welcomed.
Timetable
- 01 June: Call for entries opens
- 31 July: Final deadline for submissions
- August/September: Judging
- October: Finalists announced
- 14 December: Winners announced and awards presented.
Research Awards Categories
MRS awards – for excellence, effectiveness and innovation in research:
Research magazine awards– for business achievement and innovation:
Do you have what it takes?
Professor Michael Thomas, Chair of the MRS Awards Panel, explains: “The market research industry is weathering the economic storm remarkably well but we have another tough year ahead. Judges will be seeking to recognise those research suppliers who are innovating to manage changing market demands and helping clients achieve results in the face of real adversity." MRS Awards Panel
Marc Brenner, Chair of the Research magazine Awards Panel, continues: "The market research industry is seen as one of the more robust and has traditionally held up well during times of economic turmoil. The value that research contributes - at a strategic level and to the bottom line - is being recognised more than ever before, and this year, we are looking for the shining lights in an industry at the top of its game. We are calling for leaders and innovators who are delivering truly outstanding work to prove how this vibrant sector is bucking the trend. The standard of last year's entries was exceptionally high, and we look forward to even more inspiring submissions this time around." Research magazine Awards Panel
How to win an award
A ground-breaking and successful research project - or outstanding business achievement - is only the starting point for an award-winning entry.
The much more difficult task is demonstrate how and why it is successful, ground-breaking or outstanding in the context of the criteria for the award.
There is an art to writing a convincing submission – clarity and relevance being a primary requirement! You then have to convince the judges that the contribution has been significant, and preferably measurable. They will be unimpressed by a sales pitch or unsubstantiated assertions of success.
Not everyone can win or be shortlisted, but no entry should fall down on the basics - so, first read our Dos and Don’ts guidelines and the handouts from our free workshop to help you really get to grips with that submission!
How to Win Workshop
Held Monday 29 June
A ‘nuts and bolts’ approach to the art of submission-writing
- how to plan your entry (evidence you'll need, the importance of looking at the criteria)
- how to write your entry (style and structure hints and tips)
- what makes a winning submission.
Led by Nick Southgate and Sally Ford-Hutchinson, this FREE session was open to anyone looking for insight and practical help on how to ensure their entry ticks all the right boxes.
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