Megan Keyter

What to Do When You Keep Getting Shortlisted — But Never Win

You’ve done it again. Another business awards season, another shortlist. Your logo sits proudly among the finalists, your team celebrates, and your marketing posts a humble-brag on LinkedIn. But when the winner’s name is called, it’s not yours. If that scenario feels familiar, you’re not alone. Many strong businesses reach finalist status again and again,

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Why ‘Good Enough’ Award Submissions Don’t Win (Even If Your Work is Brilliant)

Is your business brilliant, but your business award submission invisible? It’s a question that haunts many business leaders. You know your company is doing extraordinary things, innovating, growing, delighting customers, but when it comes to awards, your efforts often fail to translate into recognition. The paradox is frustrating but clear: brilliant work alone does not

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Awards vs. Case Studies vs. PR: Which should you prioritise (and when)?

Business leaders today face an overwhelming array of options to build visibility. Business awards, PR, case studies, podcasts, LinkedIn, speaking engagements — the list goes on. The temptation is to try a little bit of everything, but in practice this often leads to scattered efforts and underwhelming results. The real question isn’t “which tool is

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The Best Awards for Fast-Growth Businesses in Australia

Is your business growing rapidly, but your reputation isn’t keeping pace? Many ambitious leaders experience this paradox: operational growth is fast, but brand recognition and external validation lag behind. In competitive markets, rapid expansion alone isn’t always enough to signal credibility to investors, partners, and clients. Business awards provide a powerful solution. They act as

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5 Signs You’re Underselling Your Business in Award Submissions

Business award submissions aren’t just a box-ticking exercise. They’re an opportunity to showcase the very best of your business, the strategy, the results, the people, and the impact behind your achievements. Yet even strong businesses often submit entries that fall short of their potential. Underselling doesn’t mean you have nothing worth saying. More often, it

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How to Collect the Right Evidence All Year Round

Don’t Let Your Best Stories Go Untold   What if the key to winning a business award wasn’t about being flawless, but about having a simple, reliable system for proving your progress? Many businesses achieve extraordinary things every year. They’re launching new products, delighting clients, improving processes, and building strong teams. But when awards season

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