Research magazine Award for Best New Agency
New thinking and innovation are essential to keep the research industry fresh and maintain its long-term future. This award acknowledges the entrepreneurial spirit, achievement and ambition of smaller agencies.
Who should apply?
Any MR agency that has been trading for no more than 24 months (up to 01 July 2009) and operates within a recognised self-regulatory research framework (MRS Company Partner, employs members of MRS or other equivalent associations outside the UK).
What will the judges be looking for?
- research innovation (new solutions, concepts and approaches)
- financial growth
- client list growth
- client retention
In particular, the judges will look for evidence that the agency is making a real contribution to evolving the market research industry.
How to apply
Only email applications in the required format will be considered for this award.
- Download and complete the Word document Best New Agency Entry and Submission Forms – these two forms will constitute your award application.
- Keep a copy of both forms for your records – including the Rules of Entry for this award.
- Send your two forms as attachments in an email with Best New Agency Entry 2009 in the subject line to researchawards@mrs.org.uk .
- Your entry must reach us by 5 pm on Friday 31 July 2009.
- We will invoice you for the entry fee once your application has been processed.
Submission Format
Basis of submission: 500 word (max) Statement supporting your case plus specific additional information.
In addition to your Statement you should specify:
- date of incorporation
- numbers employed (split between executive and support staff)
- fees and profit data for two years (where possible)
- details of sources of start-up finance
- in the case of subsidiaries or breakaway brands, a full explanation of the relationship with parent companies including ongoing financial and infrastructure support (e.g. access to training, HR, financial management etc)
- your key clients – you may also include up to three short (100 word max) client anecdotes
Rules of entry – Best New Agency
- All entries must be emailed using the relevant Word document Entry and Submission Forms, to reach MRS by 5pm on Friday 31 July 2009. No extensions will be granted.
- The agency must participate in a recognised self-regulatory research framework (MRS Company Partner, employ members of MRS or other equivalent association outside the UK).
- The agency must have been trading for no more than 24 months up to 01 July 2009.
- Your entry will be judged on the merits of the case you make on the Submission Form.
- You must nominate a primary contact on your Entry Form who will take overall responsibility for the entry.
- The primary contact must ensure that permission to enter the Awards is obtained from all parties involved in the submission.
- Entries must not overtly ‘sell’ any organisation. Company logos are acceptable.
- The judges’ decisions are final and the Panel will not enter into correspondence about them.
- Submission content will remain confidential to the Judging Panels and MRS; specific permission to publish any information at a later date will always be sought from the entrants.
There is an entry fee for this award. You will be invoiced once your entry has been processed. Failure to pay by 01 September 2009 will cancel your application.
One ticket to the Research Awards Dinner in December will be allocated per shortlisted entry. Additional tickets can be purchased nearer the time at the standard advertised price.
Hints from the judging panel
Ok, so you've broken away and taken a few clients with you. Looks good in the figures from a standing start but what is the business really doing to bring something fresh to MR.
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