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How to win business awards - Proven strategies from an award-winning CMO

Winning awards can be a game-changer for your business.

If your brand needs a boost, then read on.

I’m giving my award winning secrets away for free in this blueprint; a tactical guide to making awards work for you.

Unlock your next award – Learn from a CMO with 20+ years experience

I’m Matt Ansell — Fractional CMO, consultant, awards writer and judge.

With over two decades of marketing experience and a proven framework, I help ambitious businesses stand out and take home trophies.

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The book: Your FREE field manual for winning business awards

How to Win Awards distills 20+ years of hard-earned experience into one practical, powerful guide. Whether you’re entering your first competition or chasing your tenth trophy, this book gives you the strategy, structure, and storytelling edge to win.

🏆 A proven framework for winning Awards.

🏆 Step-by-step award submission strategy.

🏆 What judges actually look for.

🏆 Proven narrative techniques to stand out.

🏆 Common mistakes (and how to avoid them).

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Hands-on support to get you from award entrant to award winner

I work with companies at every stage — from those just exploring awards to established brands aiming for industry leadership.

There are three ways that we can work together:

🧠 Award strategy consulting

I'll define your best-fit awards, shortlist categories, and map your positioning.
Most people start wth this option.

✍️ Award submission writing

Crafted by an experienced awards writer and judge with a storytelling lens. Every submission is judged-ready.

🤝 Done-for-You Award management

End-to-end support so you can focus on running your business while we chase the trophy.

Proof in the trophies – Award wins I’ve helped achieve

From bootstrapped start-ups to national brands, I’ve helped businesses win awards across every sector.

Here's a small sample:

✅ New Business of the Year - The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards UK

✅ Campaign Tech of the Year - Campaign Tech Awards

✅ Company of the Year - Brighton & Hove Business Awards

✅ Entrepreneur of the Year - Sussex Chamber Business Awards

“We took the Done-for-you award management service and went from uncertainty to winner in less than 10 weeks. It kick started our trophy cabinet - something that we are now very proud of.”
— Rob Harlow, Chief Innovation Officer, Sopro

Why winning business awards is a smart growth strategy

Awards don’t just look good on the shelf — they build your brand, boost your credibility,

and open doors to funding, partnerships, and press.

🏆 Instant trust from prospects and partners.
📈 Stronger positioning in your market.
🚀 Internal morale and team recognition.
🎯 PR and backlink goldmine.

Ready to win your next business award?

Whether you’re just starting or you’ve submitted before and missed out, I can help you win—smarter, faster, and with purpose.

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