Why Airwards?
It’s no secret that winning an award is good for business.
So too is being shortlisted.
It helps you stand out from the competition and sends a positive message both externally and internally. In addition, it generates brand awareness and free marketing, potentially attracting new clients and talent. Above all, it asserts your credibility.
So, in amongst the sea of awards programmes, why should companies consider entering Airwards?
1 | The only awards recognition scheme for the drone industry
Until now, there hasn't been a unifying awards platform that champions the breadth of pioneering, impactful work done with drones. This is a pivotal moment in the industry – a chance for companies to come together to share positive use cases where UAS continue to push boundaries and transform industries for the better.
Airwards is the first global awards scheme to do just that; recognising and celebrating best practice drone work across a multitude of sectors. As an independent not-for-profit awards platform, Airwards’ vision is to have drones recognised for leading the way in every industry. Through the awards programme, Airwards will inspire greater possibilities and problem-solving every year.
2 | Wider awareness beyond drone industry
Much of the incredible work done by drones flies under the radar. In fact, for many people drones have a bad reputation, evoking negative connotations (such as the Gatwick airport incident) and invasion of privacy. There is much work to be done to change wider perceptions, but at Airwards, we believe it starts right here.
The awards scheme is poised to change public perception and pave the way for life-changing solutions to everyday problems. Airwards will do this by:
championing the most innovative and creative drone projects annually via the awards
sharing the learnings from winning drone projects
raising the standards for excellence and pushing the boundaries with drones
Through the recognition scheme, you will join Airwards’ mission in not only raising awareness of positive drone work, but hopefully changing individual beliefs and winning over the public along the way.
3 | A unique benchmark
If you’ve read our blog, ‘6 top tips for writing a winning entry’, you’ll understand the importance of benchmarking your metrics in your entry. The same importance can be applied to your business. If you’re unsure where you stand beside your competitors, you won’t know what, where and how you need to improve. When you can refer to yourself as award-winning, it automatically sets you apart from your competitors.
And of course, choosing the right awards programme to enter is crucial. In other words, one that will create an impact for your business and is respected by your peers.
The Airwards awards scheme will be adjudicated by our credible network of industry-leading judges. What’s more, it has been established in association with ARPAS-UK, the not-for-profit Trade Association for the UK Drone Industry. To win an Airward means your work represents the pinnacle of global UAS innovation, responsible flying and impactful real-world solutions. Ultimately, an Airward will be a unique benchmark that recognises you’re a leader in changing human behaviour for good.
4 | Global recognition
The drone industry is predicted to be worth $42.8B by 2025 (The Drone Market Report 2020-2025). Drones help multiple industries and provide many solutions to businesses that are safer, faster, cheaper and greener than current methods or alternatives. UAS are having a real moment, and this boom means competition will only get tougher as more and more companies specialise in or adopt this technology.
Winning an award is helpful, but one with global influence can make all the difference. Airwards is open to a range of companies, including UAS specialists disrupting an industry, start-ups using drone technology for creative solutions, and large corporations driving innovation. There are more than 20 awards in total, spanning a wide variety of global uses and sectors. These include technology, operations, supporting services, industry specific, giving back and people’s choice.
5 | The wider platform reach, beyond the awards
Abraham Lincoln once said: “Don't worry when you are not recognised, but strive to be worthy of recognition.” Entering Airwards isn’t necessarily about winning, but the idea of constantly striving to be worthy of recognition, which captures the essence of creating a positive impact in the world around us.
Every stage of Airwards, from shortlist and winner announcements to general awards updates, is shared via the Airwards social media channels, newsletters, as well as through industry press. And there are many ways to partner, sponsor and get involved with Airwards. To sum up, there are plenty of opportunities to have your name out there.
Register your interest today to get the latest updates from Airwards and details on submitting an entry.
