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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

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.

Past Events

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.  

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.

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.

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.

Testimonials

"It just saved us so much time. But even if we tried, we couldn't have done it ourselves. Green Door Co captured exactly what we said, all the key points and wrote it so well. Winning the awards was actually pretty exciting. Because we didn't really expect it, it was awesome!"
Sarah VandertopGroup Marketing & PR Manager, Rhima
“We've had more opportunity to win, which only happened because of Green Door Co. Because ultimately, we wouldn't have had the time or resources to do it at all. Green Door Co is solving that really niche problem for us. I really enjoyed working with Green Door Co; it was super easy and a great experience. I would definitely recommend Green Door Co to anyone."
Mark Woodland Chief Innovation Officer, Xplor
"All you have to do to understand the value is to sit down and work out how much it costs the business for the CEO to do an award submission versus getting a specialist company like Green Door Co to do it. It's a no-brainer. The cost is negligible in terms of your time and what you should be doing instead."
Nicole WhiteFounder & CEO
“By having an awards program, it has enabled the growth of the business and, to that extent, contributed to our overall success. Green Door Co took the time to get to know our business, staff, products, and services, so they knew how to best support us. The experience of working with Green Door Co has been easy and timely, it's represented good value for money. Our relationship with Green Door Co is fabulous. It's collaborative. It's consultative.”
Robin JeromeManaging Partner, Zeep
"Demonstrating credibility to clients is huge; this industry is very competitive, and you need to stay relevant. Awards open a lot of doors. They make a difference. Green Door Co gets results; the hit rate they've helped us achieve has been amazing. We've either been a finalist or winner in every award.”
Sean RooneyDirector, Amire
"Green Door Co is very across the board; they know exactly what's coming up, what awards we want to apply for and when things are due. All the hard work is done for us. If it weren't for Green Door Co, we wouldn't have applied for these awards or even known about them. It would've been a very cool, leverageable experience we missed out on."
Tom McphersonCo-Founder, Motor Culture Australia
“We appreciate the way Green Door Co does business; there is a genuine care and transparency that we really value. We know they have our best interests in mind. The ability to have a set of goals you want to achieve, then having someone that understands what you're looking for, and being able to run with it, has been amazing."
Reilly McHughMarketing Manager, SignManager
“Every nomination or award win gains huge traction and spikes traffic to our website. From a marketing perspective, obviously we love that! It is a nice process to sit there and look at what we've done and celebrate our achievements. You don't always take the time to do that as a business owner."
Tracy MillerCMO, Keeping Company