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Are you ready to showcase your achievements and claim the spotlight at the Partner Excellence Awards 2025? With the submission deadline fast approaching on April 11, it’s time to start crafting your entry.
Don’t wait until the last minute - let’s make your entry shine!
This is your opportunity to tell your story, inspire your team, and gain the recognition you deserve. With 26 trophies up for grabs including 2 special awards, plus the chance to earn PSN points towards certification status for a high-quality submission or being a finalist/winner, this is the moment to celebrate your success.
To help you craft a compelling entry that stands out, Alexa Kfoury, Regional Partner Success Leader – Americas at SS&C Blue Prism, who is returning for her fourth year on the judging panel, shares her top insider tips:
1. Understand the Criteria
Start by familiarizing yourself with the six award categories and their specific criteria. Choose the category that best aligns with your accomplishments and tailor your submission to emphasize what the judges are seeking.
Use the entry templates and refer to the submission guide, which is packed with tips, advice, and FAQs. A focused, criteria-aligned entry will make a lasting impression.
2. Tell a Story That Captivates
Think of your submission as a compelling narrative. Clearly articulate:
- The challenges you faced.
- Your strategic approach.
- The outcomes achieved.
Engage the judges with a story that highlights your innovation and impact. Great storytelling leaves a lasting impression!
3. Be Clear and Concise
Avoid overwhelming the judges with unnecessary details. Use plain language and stay focused on the key points. Each question should be answered using 150–500 words (up to 3,000 characters).
Use the available entry templates to organize your submission and ensure you address critical questions like:
- What prompted this project?
- What was at stake if the problem wasn’t solved?
- How did you choose the right technology?
- What challenges did you overcome?
- What outcomes did you deliver for your client?
4. Highlight Tangible Results
Quantify your success. Show the before-and-after impact of your project and include both expected and unexpected benefits. Back up your achievements with measurable results, such as metrics, case studies, or testimonials.
Whether it’s increasing efficiency, improving Customer Satisfaction (CSAT), driving innovation, or transforming operations, data adds credibility to your story. Use metrics to illustrate your project's real-world impact, and even when confidentiality is a concern, approximate figures or multipliers can add value.
5. Validate Your Success
Support your submission with quotes from clients or stakeholders. Testimonials add authenticity and strengthen your narrative.
Don’t forget, you can upload attachments (one file per category, up to 50MB) through the online portal. Use a zip file if needed and reference the files in your main text to guide the judges.
For sensitive content, mark it as “Confidential” and select the appropriate permission level for your submission.
6. Plan and Prepare
Gather key details: Have your company logo, content-sharing preferences and customer permissions ready. There’s also an opportunity to attach evidence of customer permission, a nice to have if already obtained.
Complete your entry in one sitting: Your submission auto-saves, but once submitted, it cannot be edited. Use the entry templates to prepare your content in advance and simply cut and paste it into the online form. Be sure to enter all information and upload supporting materials before you click on the "Submit" button on the last page.
Avoid simultaneous forms: Submit one entry before starting another.
What’s Next?
The Partner Excellence Awards are your chance to gain recognition for your hard work and innovation. Visit the awards page on the Connect Partner Portal or consult the Submission Guide for category details, templates, FAQs, and more.
When your entry is ready, don’t forget to hit Submit by April 11 at 23:59 EDT. Why wait? We’re eager to hear your incredible stories and celebrate your success.
Good luck—we can’t wait to see your brilliance shine through!
