Spurred by Darragh’s post on how the Golden Spiders people are looking for feedback on their event ahead of this year’s gong-giving, I want to ask a few questions about the value of web awards ceremonies.
Ireland is a small country. The web industry – in my mind – is a small industry within this small country. Proportionally I think we’ve got quite a lot of gongs going for digital media. Off the top of my head here’s the ones I can think of:
- Irish Web Awards
- IIA Net Visionary Awards
- Irish eGovernment Awards
- ICAD Awards
- Digital Media Awards
- Golden Spiders
- IDI Awards
Aside from the recognition by your peers and the nice warm fuzzy feeling that you get from having your work given the thumbs up I’m curious to know if anyone has experienced other benefits as a result of winning or being nominated for an award?
Does it help you to win clients?
Does it raise your profile?
Does it open up new opportunities?
Do you advertise the fact that you have been nominated for/won awards?
I’d love to know what you’ve experienced.
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A very interesting post indeed – Darragh made me ponder over that too when he posted it! Very curious to see what comments might emerge – and I do really hope that those award have served some purpose, other than giving that warm buzz you speak off!