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Shine a Spotlight: Mastering Award Entries and Meaningful Nominations
When
Wednesday, 7 October 11:00am - 12:00pmWhere
OnlinePrice
Free for Members, £50 + VAT for Non-MembersA practical guide to crafting standout award entries and meaningful nominations
This practical webinar explores how to approach awards strategically, turning every entry and nomination into an opportunity to strengthen your story and elevate your organisation’s profile. You’ll learn how to select the right awards, align submissions with judging criteria, and clearly communicate your impact in a way that resonates. The session also looks at how to confidently share success, internally and externally, and how thoughtful nominations can build relationships and celebrate excellence across the sector.
What you’ll leave with:
We want members to leave with greater confidence, clearer direction, and practical approaches to making awards and nominations work harder for their organisation.
Stronger submissions: A clearer understanding of how to shape compelling, evidence‑based award entries that align with judging criteria.
Strategic approach: Insight into how to select the right awards and use them to support wider business goals.
Meaningful nominations: A better understanding of how thoughtful nominations can strengthen relationships and recognise excellence.
Confidence to share success: Reassurance on how to promote achievements in a way that feels authentic and effective.
Who is the webinar for:
This session is designed for BESA members who want to strengthen how they present their impact, build credibility, and make more of awards and nominations.
- Marketing, PR, and communications professionals
- Members looking to better showcase impact across platforms
- Marketing, PR, and communications professionals
- Senior leaders responsible for brand positioning and profile
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Speakers
Kat Cauchi, Digital Learning and Platform Developer, The Bell Foundation
Kat Cauchi is Digital Learning and Platform Developer at The Bell Foundation. Kat is a 2023 We Are Tech Women #TechWomen100 award winner and a Nexus Education 2022 Classroom and Curriculum Improvement award winner. She is a member of the Global Equality Collective, an Innovate Her ambassador, a We Are GLOBAL Women EdTech Globelomat, a TechUpWomen Mentor and a Technocamps Girls in STEM role model. Kat is passionate about closing gaps and creating inclusive communities where everyone can thrive, which is why she is a proud to support BESA. Kat is passionate about closing gaps and creating inclusive communities where everyone can thrive, which is why she is a proud to be the Chair of the WESN. Additionally, Kat is the BESA EdTech Exchange Regional Ambassador for East England.
Chloe Meeds, Events Coordinator & Chair of Judges – BESA Awards
Chloe supports the delivery of BESA’s diverse events portfolio, including high-profile award programmes such as the Bett Awards and BESA Awards. She manages the full judging process, liaising with judges and partners, coordinating category allocations, and ensuring a smooth and transparent experience from sifting applications to final decisions. As the main contact for BESA’s webinars, Chloe oversees all stages of delivery, from creating webpages and liaising with speakers to producing promotional assets such as speaker social cards. She also supports BESA’s presence at major exhibitions, including Bett UK, where she manages member branding and ensures BESA’s stand showcases the strength of its community. Chloe plays a key role in the coordination of conferences, meetings, and roundtables, liaising with speakers and attendees, conducting risk assessments, managing communications, and analysing post-event feedback to inform future improvements. She compiles detailed quarterly reports that evaluate event engagement and impact.
To ask any questions, please email eventsteam@besa.org.uk.
Will it be recorded?
Yes, the webinar will be recorded. If you register, you’ll receive a link to the recording once it is processed, so you can watch it at your convenience.
Will the slides be shared afterwards?
Yes, the slides will be shared after the webinar. Registered attendees will receive a copy via email following the session.
What software is the webinar hosted on?
The webinar will be hosted on Zoom. Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link and joining instructions.
Can I ask questions during the webinar?
Yes! Attendees can ask questions via the chat or Q&A function. If you prefer, you can also submit questions anonymously through the Q&A feature.
