Webinars
Join us for our live and on-demand webinars to help you secure awards success.
Each session is designed to help business owners and marketers approach awards strategically — with clarity, structure and confidence.
View past and upcoming webinars below.
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Upcoming Events
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In today’s oversaturated marketplace, standing out isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. Your Competitive Edge: How Earning Business Awards Boosts Recognition and Credibility in a Crowded Market explores how award programs can become powerful tools for elevating your brand and distinguishing your business from the competition.
This session breaks down the tangible and intangible benefits of winning awards, from enhancing your reputation and building trust with customers to attracting top talent, investors, and media attention. Attendees will gain insight into how awards validate expertise, strengthen brand positioning, and amplify visibility across marketing channels.
Whether you’re a growing business or an established organization, this topic reveals how leveraging business awards can boost credibility, open doors to new opportunities, and help your brand rise above the noise.
Replay available for all registrants.
- Date: 15 July 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM (EDT) / 16 July 2026 | 4:00 AM (AEST)
- Free to attend
The Telstra Best of Business Awards are undeniably the most prestigious and fiercely competitive SME awards program in Australia, attracting over 24,000 nominations every year. For small and medium businesses (under 200 staff), making it to the finalist stage is a game-changer.
But this year, Telstra has completely changed the rules. The days of working through three separate stages are gone. This year, the entire application has been condensed into one massive, single-stage submission due by 5pm on 7 August. You must submit your multiple-choice questionnaire, two videos, four lengthy written questions (1,500 words each), financial data, and supplementary evidence all at once.
Join Heather Marano, Director of awards consultancy Green Door Co – the team behind the 2024 Telstra Business of the Year – for an exclusive insider session. We’ll show you how to navigate these impactful new changes, unlock the portal fast, and craft a winning submission before the clock runs out.
What we’ll cover:
- A complete breakdown of the new single-stage application process and how to manage your time effectively.
- Deep dive into the four new categories (Change, Growth, Innovation, and First Nations).
- How to craft a winning narrative that impresses the judges.
- Key deadlines you need to know (Nominations close: 5pm (AEST) 28 July 2026, entries close 5pm (AEST) 7 August 2026).
Replay available for all registrants.
- Date: 22 July 2026
- Time: 11:00 – 11:45am (AEST)
- Free to attend
Entering awards is a great way to raise your profile as an author, but if you’re not sure where to start, this free webinar is for you.
PR Consultant Erin Huckle from Chuckle Communications will be joined by Heather Marano from Green Door Co and AwardGenie to share practical advice for business and non-fiction authors considering entering the Australian Business Book Awards (deadline is 21 August) and other upcoming award programs.
Learn how authors can use award entries more strategically as part of their profile raising, and what it takes to write a great entry.
Heather will also introduce AwardGenie, her new tool designed to help authors and business owners streamline the award entry process and compile stronger submissions with less stress.
You’ll learn:
How entering awards can boost your author profile
How to write a stronger award entry
How to make your entry work harder for you
How to streamline the entry process
How to use AwardGenie to compile your entry
Date: Friday 24 July
Time: 1pm AEST
Format: Free online webinar
Duration: 45 minutes
Past Events
Due to the overwhelming response to our launch webinar, we’re hosting an encore presentation (with a sneak peek of our brand-new and upcoming features!).
Most businesses miss out on winning industry awards not because they aren’t award-worthy, but because they simply don’t have the time to write winning entries.
Generic AI tools produce generic fluff that judges spot immediately, while manual writing eats up hours of time you just don’t have.
There’s a better way.
Join the Director of AwardGenie, Heather Marano, for this highly requested encore masterclass and live demo of AwardGenie – the world’s first AI-powered awards writing and management platform. Powered by Australia’s leading awards consultancy, Green Door Co, AwardGenie turns your business achievements into polished, high-scoring submissions in minutes.
Alongside our proven blueprint, we’ll be unveiling brand-new, upcoming features designed to make your awards strategy even more seamless, automated, and successful.
In this live encore and product showcase, you’ll discover:
- How we built Green Door Co’s proven methodology right into a self-service tech tool.
- Watch a high-quality award entry get generated from scratch in real-time.
- How to track deadlines, manage categories, and organise past wins from one dashboard.
- How AwardGenie keeps your sensitive corporate data safe, unlike public AI tools.
- [NEW] Next-Gen Features: Get an exclusive first look at our latest tools designed to supercharge your writing and workflow.
Who should attend?
- Business Owners and Founders who want the credibility of major award wins without the backend stress.
- Marketing and PR Managers looking to scale their awards program and hit deadlines without doubling their workload. Missed it the first time?
Don’t make the same mistake twice. Secure your spot today.
Access the full replay here!
If you’re a female entrepreneur, executive, or lead a women-owned organisation that’s breaking barriers, it’s time to claim your place on the global stage. The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business is the leading award program for women in business. A win can provide the ultimate validation for your leadership and brand.
Join Heather Marano, founder of awards consultancy Green Door Co, for an insider’s guide on how to navigate the entry process and secure a win.
What you’ll learn in this practical session:
- Why you should enter a global award
- Which categories to enter – How to write a winning entry
- Entry deadlines and how to meet them without the last-minute stress
- How to repurpose your submission for other major programs like the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards or the International Business Awards.
Access the full replay here.
If your business is making waves, it’s time to get the international recognition you deserve. The International Business Awards® (the Stevies) are among the world’s most prestigious honours, and a win can significantly elevate your brand’s global profile.
Join Heather Marano, founder of awards consultancy Green Door Co, for an insider’s guide on how to navigate the entry process and secure a win at the International Business Awards.
What you’ll learn in this practical session:
- Navigating the Categories: Understanding the vast array of categories – from Management and Marketing to New Products – and identifying where your business has the best chance of winning.
- The Anatomy of a Winning Entry: A breakdown of the specific questions asked and the types of “proof points” (data, testimonials, and media) that judges look for.
- Global Storytelling: How to craft a narrative that resonates with an international judging panel and transcends regional borders.
- Timeline Strategy: Expert tips on managing your submission process to meet key deadlines without the last-minute stress.
- The “Enter Once, Win Twice” Strategy: How to repurpose your IBA submission for other major programs like the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards or the Women in Business Awards.
Replay available for all registrants.
Access the full replay here.
Back by Popular Demand: Scale Your Awards Strategy with AwardGenie (Plus a Sneak Peek at Brand-New Features!)Most businesses don’t miss out on awards because they’re not good enough.
They miss out because writing strong submissions takes time — and generic AI tools produce content judges see straight through.
This session looks at a more practical way forward.
In this webinar, Heather Marano introduces AwardGenie and walks through how businesses can scale their awards strategy without adding days of writing or sacrificing quality.
You’ll gain clarity on:
- Why generic AI submissions often fall flat
- What actually makes an award entry stand out
- How Green Door Co’s methodology has been built into AwardGenie
- How to draft submissions more efficiently — without losing depth
- How to manage deadlines, categories and past wins in one place
This session is designed for business owners and marketing leaders who want awards to feel structured and manageable — not overwhelming.
Access the full replay here.
If you’re a female entrepreneur, executive, or lead a women-owned organisation that’s breaking barriers, it’s time to claim your place on the global stage. The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business is the leading award program for women in business. A win can provide the ultimate validation for your leadership and brand.
Join Heather Marano, founder of awards consultancy Green Door Co, for an insider’s guide on how to navigate the entry process and secure a win.
What you’ll learn in this practical session:
- Why you should enter a global award
- Which categories to enter – How to write a winning entry
- Entry deadlines and how to meet them without the last-minute stress
- How to repurpose your submission for other major programs like the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards or the International Business Awards.
Replay available for all registrants.
Register for the full webinar here.
Trust and credibility don’t happen by accident — they’re built through visible proof.
The session cuts through the noise around awards and focuses on what actually drives results: selecting the right programs, crafting compelling submissions, and leveraging recognition effectively.
You’ll gain clarity on:
- How awards function as third-party validation in competitive markets
- Which types of awards to prioritise — and how to plan around key dates and costs
- What separates shortlisted entries from winning submissions
- How to maximise the commercial value of an award once you’ve secured it
This session is designed for business owners, founders and marketers who want to treat awards as strategic assets — not vanity projects.
Access the full replay here.
As the year gathers pace, it’s easy for awards and PR to slip down the priority list.
The session explores how to prioritise the right opportunities, avoid common planning mistakes, and build a simple roadmap that strengthens visibility and credibility heading into 2026.
You’ll gain clarity on:
- Which awards and PR actions deserve attention
- The “bare minimum” plan that still drives momentum
- How to align outreach with your broader business goals
- Ways to leverage key moments across the calendar
This session is designed for business owners, founders and marketers who want structured visibility — not scattered tactics.
Access the full replay here.
Back by Popular Demand: Scale Your Awards Strategy with AwardGenie (Plus a Sneak Peek at Brand-New Features!)AI is changing how businesses approach writing — including award submissions. But when credibility and differentiation matter, generic content can quickly undermine your impact.
The session examines how to use AI strategically, without compromising the depth and nuance that strong award entries require.
You’ll gain clarity on:
- When AI can support your writing process — and when it shouldn’t
- Why judges can quickly identify generic, AI-led submissions
- Common mistakes businesses make when relying on AI tools
- How to guide ChatGPT (or a CustomGPT) to reflect your tone and expertise
- Practical ways to integrate AI across awards, marketing and communications
This session is designed for business owners, founders and marketers who want to use AI thoughtfully — enhancing their message without losing what makes it credible or distinctive
Access the full replay here.
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