Kevin Carr: 10 tips on writing successful awards entries

PA Awards deadline is 28 September

clock • 5 min read

The window for entering the 2019 Professional Adviser Awards opened this week so we asked seasoned awards judge Kevin Carr for his top tips on penning a successful entry. Go on - there's no time like the present ...

Writing a successful award entry can be time-consuming. You need to write a compelling story that brings your business to life while also providing hard evidence of your success - and all within the stated word count. Once you get the hang of it, however, future entries - and success - can become second nature. Winning a well-regarded category, and beating a few competitors along the way, can bring many benefits. As well as raising your profile, it can add credibility, generate new business and help with retention and recruitment. Enter the PA Awards 2019 here What is also great ab...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

Sector divided on Reeves' pullback on Cash ISA reform

Sector divided on Reeves' pullback on Cash ISA reform

‘A big win for defenders of a broken system’

Sorin Dojan
clock 11 July 2025 • 2 min read
FCA flags progress on internal DEI targets and urges action on Consumer Duty

FCA flags progress on internal DEI targets and urges action on Consumer Duty

According to the FCA report 2024-2025

Sahar Nazir
clock 11 July 2025 • 2 min read
FCA reviewing client categorisation rules to distinguish retail investors from the pack

FCA reviewing client categorisation rules to distinguish retail investors from the pack

Goal of 40 more initiatives to be completed by year end

Eve Maddock-Jones
clock 10 July 2025 • 2 min read