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Tips on Winning an Award Nomination

How to get that "winner" title

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Panda Voyage Select Pivot Door
Panda's Voyage Select Pivot Door won Most Innovative Entry Door in 2022

With the 2023 Window + Door Awards currently open, many companies are wondering how they can achieve a winning title. Here are some tips on how to do so:

High resolution photos

Include high-quality photography (over 2 MB/4 inches at 300 dpi). Be creative with images. Go beyond straight product shots and show products being used or installed. Avoid submitting imagery with marketing copy overlaid on it.

Get specific

Be specific, thorough and concise. Fill out all fields, even if they aren't required. Clearly state why the product stands out.

Describe your entry with specific focus on unique and innovative elements. Don’t just copy product specs into the nomination form.

Be descriptive

Avoid using marketing language such as “the best,” “truly unique” or “most advanced/innovations.” Rather, explain what is unique, what makes it the best and what makes it so advanced.

Truly capture the product

Video is powerful. Provide links to videos online or create videos and post them to YouTube.

Peer review

Share your entry materials and descriptions with your colleagues and get feedback from them before filling out your nomination form. 

Read the guidelines and complete your nomination form.

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Rachel Vitello

Rachel Vitello is the Assistant Editor & Researcher for Window + Door and Glass Magazine.