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Bournemouth Excellence Awards, 29 Jul 2027

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Iconic Influencer Awards

Individual Excellence AwardsStandard

Iconic Motivational Speaker

For the speaker whose story makes people believe they can do more

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RecognitionIndividualIndustryCommunity

About this category

The Iconic Motivational Speaker award celebrates a speaker whose personal story and message inspire audiences to act.

It is for the voice that schools, businesses and communities invite back because people leave the room changed.

Eligibility

Open to motivational and inspirational speakers, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.

Judging criteria

  • Entries are judged on the impact on audiences
  • The authenticity of the message
  • Feedback and testimonials
  • The reach of their work

Qualitative criteria

  • What they set out to achieve, and why it mattered
  • How they work with others
  • What people say about them

Metrics

  • Results delivered this year
  • People or clients helped
  • Recognition already received

Additional criteria

  • Include examples of the work
  • The results in figures where possible and a word from a client
  • Colleague or mentee

Know someone who fits?

Put their name forward. It is free, and a few honest lines about why is enough to start. Save a draft and finish whenever it suits you.

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