For many founders, the goal isn’t just to build a profitable business, it’s to build something that lasts. Legacy is the mark you leave behind: on your industry, your people, your community. You may start with a vision, but your actions, impact, and the stories others tell about your business over time shape it into […]
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Keeping track of all the business awards you may be eligible to enter and their opening dates can be tricky! Luckily, to help you keep track of all the upcoming opening awards, we have created a list of all the awards opening over the next few months. See below the awards opening in August 2025,
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It’s easy to assume business awards are for businesses at their peak, booming, stable, growing year-on-year. But that assumption misses the point. Some of the most powerful award-winning stories don’t come from periods of ease, they come from moments of change. Whether you’re pivoting, rebuilding, or navigating uncertain terrain, awards aren’t just still relevant, they
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When businesses talk about impact, it’s usually measured in commercial terms; growth, revenue, innovation, reach. But some of the most powerful work you do might not appear on your balance sheet. It lives in your community impact. The local initiative you supported, the mentorship program you quietly run, the environmental shift your team led behind
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For many business leaders, there’s one task that feels more painful than public speaking or back-to-back meetings: writing about themselves. You’re not alone if you feel uncomfortable talking about your achievements. Whether it’s preparing for a business award submission, updating your bio, or writing a thought leadership piece, self-promotion can feel unnatural, even cringeworthy. But
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We’ve all felt that flicker of discomfort. You’re scrolling through LinkedIn and suddenly — there it is. A glowing announcement, a trophy photo, a competitor proudly holding up their latest business award win. Your stomach drops. The first instinct might be to dismiss it (“Good for them, I suppose…”), or panic (“Why weren’t we even
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Keeping track of all the business awards you may be eligible to enter and their opening dates can be tricky! Luckily, to help you keep track of all the upcoming opening awards, we have created a list of all the awards opening over the next few months. See below the awards opening in July 2025,
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Every award moment feels electric. The lights, the applause. It’s a powerful validation of everything your team has built and battled for. After the celebrations fade and the trophy finds its place on the shelf, many businesses stop there. But that’s just the beginning. At Green Door Co, we believe that winning is step one.
You Won! Now What? Making the Most of an Award Win Read More »
There’s nothing quite like the moment your name is called. The room erupts, the lights flash, your team cheers. Winning a business award is a heady mix of public recognition, validation and celebration. It’s a high you’ve earned and you should enjoy it. But what happens next? For many businesses, the answer is… not much.
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Every business dreams of that moment — standing on stage, award in hand. Years of long hours, tough decisions, and constant evolution distilled into a single, shining moment of validation. But for many, that dream can feel just out of reach. Behind the glamour of award ceremonies is a quieter, more complex reality: navigating deadlines,
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