Outstanding Client Wins, Prioritising Team Culture and Championing Royal Recognition May was a busy, busy month for us here at August. We are well into the awards season (this month alone we have submitted 50+ awards projects!) And June is turning out to be even busier. Outside of supporting our clients, we’ve been celebrating the…
Every week, I hear from businesses who’ve received a mysterious email or Direct Message on social media, telling them they’ve “won” an award or been “rated one of the top providers” in their industry. It sounds flattering, but here’s the reality: you haven’t entered anything, you haven’t been judged by an expert panel, and you…
The Learning Awards are open for entries! The awards recognise innovation and achievements in workplace learning from organisations across the globe. They receive hundreds of entries every year, in 2023 the awards received entries from 56 countries. Celebrating their 30th year, the Learning Awards have continually adapted to align with significant trends in L&D, and…
Celebrating the Best of British Business 197 British businesses have been recognised with a King’s Award for Enterprise, the highest accolade a UK business can receive for their achievements. In 2025, winners have won across the four categories; Two exceptional companies, Sonardyne International, and Delta Fire, have accomplished the incredible achievement of receiving two awards….
Why this prestigious recognition can transform your business growth, credibility, and future. Why Do the King’s Awards Matter So Much? It’s not just another business award.It’s a mark of excellence from the King, and a seal of approval reserved only for the most outstanding UK organisations. The King’s Awards for Enterprise are among the most…
New Platform, Team Recognition, and Making a Difference This time of year is a very exciting time to work in the awards industry. April marks the start of a new financial year, a new quarter, and awards season is OPEN. And for us here at August, we have had A LOT of exciting events! Donna…
The rise of sustainability awards in the corporate world What do Nike, Patagonia, and IKEA have in common? Beyond global reach and iconic design, they’ve each won awards for sustainability. In a world where greenwashing is under growing scrutiny, sustainability awards have become powerful signals of real impact. They don’t just reward good intentions, they…
Exciting News for the August Team and Awards Season is Officially Open! March signals the end of the financial year, the start of Spring, and the start of awards season. But for the August team, there was a lot more to celebrate! March was a special month for our Content and Communications Manager Shannon, who…
Winning a business award isn’t just about boosting your brand, it’s about recognising your team’s hard work, raising morale, and strengthening your company culture. But what if you could take that impact even further? At August Recognition, we believe in giving back when we win. That’s why we launched our 2025 ‘Who Wins When You…
Entries for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA) are now open. Sponsored by Allica Bank, these awards recognise the achievements of outstanding and innovative entrepreneurs from all industry sectors. The awards were founded by Frankie James in 2012, in that time she has established a thriving community with over 50,000 entrepreneurs, including Steven Bartlett, Tej…
Whether you’re a business owner, a self-employed marketer, or a professional wanting to grow your career, creating a strong presence is important to gain opportunities. You can do this through personal branding. What is it? Personal branding is portraying yourself how you want others to view you. Just like when you see businesses with a…
February has been another busy month at August! With plenty of award deadlines to be met, we’ve been meeting with clients to strategise and define their 2025 winning stories. Turning those stories into carefully crafted award entries with beautifully designed support documents to wow the judges. For other clients, we’ve been finalising their 2025 award…
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