We all love a win, and recognition! Awards from professional associations are a fantastic way to celebrate your team's efforts and garner publicity for your firm. But it's no small effort to assemble an award submittal that checks all the boxes and resonates with jurists. Judging panels sometimes include professionals from outside the industry—for a fresh perspective—and always include a few sticklers that score "by the book." In Episode 37 of The Shortlist, Wendy Simmons and Melissa Richey, two past SMPS award program judges, share their experiences as judges and 10 helpful tips to make the award submittal process less daunting, targeted to the judging panel, and more likely to bring home a win!  CPSM CEU Credits: 0.5 | Domain: 5