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1 ENTRY GUIDE Devised and Organised by Event Strategies 2 Whitefriars, Aungier Street, Dublin 2. Ph: info@maritimeawards.ie

2 Page 3 Welcome 4 Entry Guide and Judging 5 Category Criteria 22 Tips for Entering 24 Sample Entry Template CONTENTS By Category 5 Overall Maritime Excellence Award Lifetime Achievement Award 6 Ports & Harbours Operator of the Year 7 Ship Operator of the Year 8 Shipyard of the Year 9 Fishing Operator of the Year 10 Offshore Ireland Award 11 Excellence in Maritime Environmental Protection Award 12 Excellence in Maritime Education & Training Award 13 Excellence in Maritime Logistics Award 14 Excellence in Marine Renewable Energy Award 15 Excellence in Vessel Repair & Maintenance Award 16 Excellence in Marine Tourism & Leisure Award 17 Excellence in Aquaculture Award 18 Innovation in Maritime Safety Award 19 Innovation in Marine Technology Award 20 Maritime Lawyer of the Year 21 Commercial Dive & Marine Contractor of the Year 2

3 Welcome to the Maritime Industry Awards The Maritime Industry Awards 2015 will recognise and celebrate the most original and innovative individuals and companies that demonstrate excellence in the Irish Maritime & Marine sector. The awards cater for entrants ranging from manufacturing, port operations, logistics & commercial excellence to innovation, tourism & leisure, sustainability, aquaculture, education as well as many others. The Maritime Industry Awards provides a voice for companies, that play a significant role in the growth and development of the industry in Ireland, to shout about the successes and high standards of excellence that have been achieved in recent years. The awards are a vital platform that allows this expansive industry to highlight the efforts of all companies and individuals involved on a national basis. Shortlisted entrants will have their national profiles raised just by making the final, and winners will receive coverage in the Irish Independent who will report on the gala awards. And of course, there s the beautiful trophy which the successful entrants will take away on the night. We wish all our entrants the best of luck and look forward to receiving your Entries! 3

4 Entry Guide & Judging How To Enter All entrants must submit a document of no more than 5 A4 pages that covers the key criteria set out for the category they are entering. Carefully read the section that describes the criteria that the judges will be using to assess each category and make sure you cover all of these in the submission you prepare. Enter online, please see for further information Make sure you focus on good hard information, backed up by solid facts and figures. When completing your entry online, please follow these rules: All activities cited in support of your entries must have been on -going within past 18 months from the closing date of these awards. The entering party does not have to be resident in the ROI or NI, but the events that support their entry must have been staged in those markets. Please ensure your submission fits onto 5 A4 pages in portrait format and is a PDF file which includes supporting materials such as pictures, graphs, tables etc. Please try to answer each of the key points that the judges will be looking for and lay out the information text, tables, graphics etc. so that it is easy and clear to understand. Judging You may enter as many categories as you like, however you must submit a separate entry each time. Please feel free to include videos with your entry, however they must be in the form of a video link included in the main body of your submission. To complete the online entry process, you will need the following items: Your entry document, no longer than 5 pages and as a PDF file 2 high resolution landscape photos (300 dpi) relevant to your entry A jpeg version of your organisation s logo The name of the person who will accept the trophy on your behalf in the event you should win A 50 and 25 word summary of your entry which may be included in the Event Guide and the awards script should your entry be shortlisted Please note: All of the above items will be required in order to submit your entry, and you will not be able to adjust your entry once uploaded. Check out the Enter Online and How to Enter pages of our website for further tips on entering the awards. Don t Forget: The Deadline for Entries is Thursday, 23rd April A distinguished panel of Judges are drawn from across Ireland s Maritime industry to co-ordinate the 2015 judging. The process of adjudication is as follows: 1. Your entry will be carefully scrutinised by the shortlisting panel, with the best submissions selected to go forward to the shortlist for each category. 2. The shortlist of finalists will be published in the Irish Independent and also on the Awards website, 3. Judges are divided into two panels to ensure any possible conflict is avoided. 4. All judges will rank the finalists from first to last based on the relevant category criteria. 5. Scores are then collected and collated, with the entrant receiving the highest overall score being declared the winner of that category. 6. The winners will be announced at the Awards Gala Night in the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin on Thursday 18th June. The judge's decision is final and no correspondence, telephone, or communication of any kind will be entered into in relation to decisions reached. 4

5 PLEASE REMEMBER: All activities described in your submission should have occurred/been on-going within the past 18 months from the closing date of these awards. REQUIREMENTS: The entering party does not have to be resident in the ROI or NI but the events that support their entry must have been staged in those markets. Overall Maritime Excellence Award You cannot formally enter this category. The winner will be selected from all winners of the other categories. Lifetime Achievement in the Maritime Industry Open to all senior individuals, the Lifetime Achievement in the Maritime Industry Award is presented to the industry's corporate star. The award showcases an individual's significant contribution to Ireland s Maritime Industry. The winner can be nominated by themselves or anyone inside or outside their organisation, or involved in maritime in the wider context, that believes the individual concerned has made a significant contribution via their own activities or influence to the advancement of the industry. 5

6 Ports & Harbours Operator of the Year Our ports are more than trading gateways to the world; they are frequently centres of great historical, cultural, social and recreational importance. Many of our oldest cities and towns were founded as trading ports. Irish Ports Policy 2013, Minister Varadkar Port & Harbour Authorities and Operators play an important role in providing sufficient infrastructure, facilities, systems and resources to enable port businesses to operate, expand and ensure the smooth flow of cargo to the wider economy. Ports and Harbours must strive to attain the highest levels of environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility, supporting both the shareholder and stakeholders of the Port. This award will recognise the best port and harbour operator in Ireland over the last 18 months. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; ideally the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below. How does your port support direct customers and the wider region? Please provide examples of initiatives and responses to customer needs Outline what you have done to provide your customers, tenants and stakeholders with an integrated, secure and efficient port environment Outline leadership roles or projects that your port has taken to promote positive community relations with stakeholders Outline any environmental initiatives that your port is involved in. If relevant, please demonstrate reductions in the ports carbon footprint from such initiatives How is your port responding to cargo and shipping trends? Please detail your future growth strategy, describing in particular the plans you have to add more value and enhance reliability Outline what your port is doing to improve Health and Safety Outline any marine recreational initiatives or strategy s that are in place in your Port 6

7 Ship Operator of the Year As an island economy, Ireland needs shipping services to access markets around the world. The reliability, efficiency and competitiveness of these services influence national competitiveness, international trade and the job creation potential of the Irish economy. Put simply, excellent shipping services help the Irish economy to grow. This award recognises excellence in this mode of transport. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; ideally the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below. Please provide details of your maintenance of schedule Outline any innovations introduced that have reduced cost Outline any innovations introduced that have increased efficiency and reliability Describe any investments made in new services or in expanding existing services Outline what your organisation has done to deliver outstanding customer service Outline what your organisation has done in terms of corporate social responsibility 7

8 Shipyard of the Year This award is open to any licensed shipyard or boatyard on the island of Ireland (State, Public or Private). Judges will be looking for a management committed to infrastructural improvement and enhanced customer satisfaction. Each entry must submit evidence for the size and nature of the shipyard. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; please explain your overall strategy and what it has achieved to date, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below. Please outline the size and nature of your organisation Outline what you have done with regards to increasing customer numbers, technical innovation and forging new maritime links Outline your commitment to customers and how you deliver the best quality docking experience Describe any improvements in facilities including transit facilities, cleanliness, staff skills and customer complaints Please show evidence of effective management structures Can you demonstrate a good working relationship with local authorities? Please provide details of any specific environmental initiatives e.g. CO2 emission reduction, noise abatement or pollution prevention Outline any Safety Management processes in place and describe any steps taken to improve safety culture 8

9 Fishing Operator of the Year This award honours the Fishing Operator who has outperformed all others in Ireland and the UK over the past 18 months. You must explain what you have achieved so far and what you hope to achieve in the future. And we need to see evidence of an overall strategy that sets out your targets and how you plan to achieve them and hard statistics demonstrating year-on-year comparisons. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; ideally the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below. Please provide details of training associated with improvement of fishing efficiency Outline any innovations introduced which improve the status of environmental effects of fishing on the environment, including the application of measures to reduce unwanted catch, habitat impact and carbon footprint Outline any new measures introduced to improve the marketing of underutilised species Outline any new innovations that improve crew and vessel safety Outline any steps taken to improve turnover and job creation Outline any improvements to supply chain supply, and innovative product development Please provide details of your contributions to the development of sustainable management plans and seafood certification 9

10 Offshore Ireland Award This award is open to any business, state or academic organisation based on the Island of Ireland. Within the last 18 months, the awardee will have made a significant contribution to an aspect of the understanding, exploration or development of Ireland s offshore natural resources. This can include the acquisition of new knowledge and data that has improved our understanding of the marine, seabed or subsurface, or contributing to the exploration, evaluation, appraisal or development of Ireland s natural offshore resources. Each nominee must submit evidence for the size and nature of the organisation. Entry is by a five page (A4 size) submission; please explain your overall strategy and what it has achieved, paying particular attention to the points listed below. Please outline the size and nature of your organisation Outline your achievements over the past 18 months How have your achievements made a significant contribution to the understanding, exploration or development of Ireland s offshore natural resources? Does your work have international applications? How have your achievements benefitted the local or national community? Please show how your work demonstrates best international practice in the areas of marine offshore safety and environmental awareness and responsibility. 10

11 Excellence in Maritime Environmental Protection Award This award is open to any maritime entity on the island of Ireland or a company with a significant business presence on the island of Ireland (for companies not based in Ireland, its activities must have a direct impact on Irish related operations, services and the Irish economy) which in the last 18 months, have developed or implemented a new scheme, system or process which significantly improves sustainability and environmental performance in their respective sector. The award is open to all sectors of the maritime industry including, but not limited to, Environmental Management Systems relating to Aquaculture, Ports, Fishing, Leisure, Offshore Energy and Shipboard Environmental Efficiency Management Plans. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; ideally the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below. Please outline the size and nature of your organisation Outline the steps your organisation has taken to reduce water or atmospheric pollution, CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, exhaust gas, carbon footprint, ballast water contaminations, or noise Outline the steps your organisation has taken to protect or enhance marine flora or fauna Outline the steps your organisation has taken to improve waste management, reduction and recycling 11

12 Excellence in Maritime Education & Training This award is open to any third level institution, technical training college or company involved in the delivery and development of maritime knowledge or skills on the island of Ireland, or a company with a significant business presence on the island of Ireland. The entity must have made a significant contribution to maritime training and education, particularly in the areas of vessel crew (navigation, engineering and others), shore-side personnel, technical and business conversion, or academic fields. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission. Please detail the organisation s strategy and what it has achieved to date, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below. Please outline the size and nature of your organisation What is the curriculum or programme? Detail curriculum development, course accreditation, and affiliation and student/delegate numbers How did the course prepare or develop students/delegates for their career in the maritime industry? How did courses improve the development and effectiveness of employees in the maritime industry? Outline how your training or education establishment contributes to maritime safety improvement Please provide details on dissemination of studies to the broader community: this can include publications, workshops and student awards or details of any competitions entered and prizes attained Excellence in the education of students: we are looking for examples where an individual or institution has gone beyond curricular requirements to communicate and facilitate the teaching of students in any aspect of the maritime sector Exposure of the students to the wider maritime community: this can include listings of invited speakers, details of site visits to research, industrial or other maritime institutions nationally and globally 12

13 Excellence in Maritime Logistics Award This award recognises the logistics company that has worked best to achieve a significant goal or achievement in any aspect of maritime freight transport, including operations, processes and service, with particular emphasis on maritime transport, either on its own or as a part of a multi-modal operation. You must explain what you have achieved so far and what you hope to achieve in the future. And we need to see evidence of an overall strategy that sets out your targets and how you plan to achieve them and hard statistics demonstrating year-on-year comparisons. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; ideally the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below. Outline how you have created supply chain efficiencies while raising service standards Outline your organisations initiatives to exploit opportunities in the market Describe, if relevant, any initiatives introduced which respond to changing trading conditions and customers requirements What impact has this had on your fiscal performance? Outline your future growth strategy, describing any plans you may have to add more value to the services you offer Please provide an example of how you have secured new customers 13

14 Excellence in Marine Renewable Energy Award The award is open to any company in the Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) supply chain, operating from the island of Ireland. Judges will be looking for a company that has made a real impact through innovation and development in the last year within this emerging maritime sector. The activity could be the development and ocean demonstration of a renewable energy device, a significant contribution to lowering the costs of installation, monitoring, maintenance or logistical support of ocean-based energy devices, or the development and planning of MRE arrays and farms. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission. Please detail the organisation s strategy and what it has achieved to date, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below. Is the innovation/ development an improvement on existing technology or state of the art and, if so, how has it impacted on the sector? Please outline the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) that the company s development/ technology is at What are the technological, cost, safety or environmental benefits of the innovation/ development to the sector? Please outline the overall business cycle development (e.g. idea developed to market, or experimental design to prototype) What is the potential impact of the innovation/ development on the MRE sector both nationally & globally? 14

15 Excellence in Vessel Repair & Maintenance Award This award is open to any repair or maintenance entity involved in the repair or maintenance in the maritime industry on the island of Ireland. We are looking for a Maritime Support Service that is deemed significant in terms of providing exemplary support to the maritime sector. Each company must submit evidence for the size and nature of the organisation. The company must have a track record of innovation and they must demonstrate the degree of innovation of products, services and their commercial potential. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission. Please detail the organisation s strategy and what it has achieved to date, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below. Explain challenges that were experienced in implementing recent projects and successes achieved How have specific activities contributed to the growth of the company? This can be measured by turnover or job creation How committed are you to your customers? How has the company promoted excellence in customer service and support? Describe how you have reached beyond what was expected to provide the best service to your clients What has been your input into the wider maritime sector? How has the company shown its commitment to the improvement of the maritime industry? How has your company contributed to the local community? Provide us with details of any specific community projects and environmental initiatives 15

16 Excellence in Marine Tourism & Leisure This award is open to any business actively engaged in the provision of a tourism experience on the water whether boating or an activity provider. Entrants must demonstrate that they are a professional tourism service provider offering an outstanding visitor experience, actively working to contribute towards the tourism offering of their area and their sector and committed to growing their tourism business, particularly in terms of growing overseas visitor numbers. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; ideally the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below. Please provide evidence of improved performance and growth in relation to tourism numbers, particularly growth in overseas visitor numbers, and of a strong sale and marketing plan with a predominant overseas focus. Actively selling the destination: please provide details of a proactive working relationship with other visitor experiences and tourism providers in the area, as well as National Tourism Development Authorities (e.g. Fáilte Ireland) and other bodies including Tourism Ireland and local authorities or agencies Please provide details of visitor engagement, whether by bringing local stories to life in the service delivery or teaching and involving visitors in the activity in a way that is unique, personal and memorable. Outline how your organisation proactively works with other providers across the sector to improve the overall range and quality of the visitor experiences through collaboration, learning and joint initiatives Please provide details of innovation in terms of the experience offering, including innovation in product and service Outline steps taken to promote environmental sustainability Please show evidence of effective management structures and business acumen Please demonstrate how your organisation meets excellent safety standards 16

17 Excellence in Aquaculture Award This award is open to any entity on the island of Ireland who participates in the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants. You must explain what you have achieved so far and what you hope to achieve in the future. And we need to see evidence of an overall strategy that sets out your targets and how you plan to achieve them and hard statistics demonstrating year-on-year comparisons. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; ideally the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below. Please outline the size and nature of your organisation Innovation: Describe any innovations in relation to improving the status and reducing any potential environmental effects of aquaculture Describe any new innovations that improve stock husbandry. Describe any innovative product development. Outline any improvements in the move to increased organic production What are the practical benefits of these initiatives and their impact on cost reduction or on enterprise profitability? Evidence of achievements 17

18 Innovation in Maritime Safety Award Safety of life and protection of the maritime environment are at the forefront of priorities for all companies, institutions and organisations that operate in the maritime domain. It is imperative that continuous improvements in safety are advanced in line with modern designs for vessels, installations and maritime infrastructure. This award will recognise the individual, company or organisation which has made a significant contribution to improving maritime safety or the protection of the maritime environment. Such contribution can have been made either by a specific activity or over a period of time. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; please outline innovations introduced in the advancement of maritime safety through: Management Regulation Legislation or development of standards Codes of practice or guidance research Learned papers or publications in the field of maritime safety education Teaching or training in maritime safety issues The successful completion of a program or research project which has had a significant impact on maritime safety A single act or effort which is so outstanding that it warrants recognition, e.g. exceptional contribution of expertise, time, skills, facilities, etc. 18

19 Innovation in Marine Technology Award This award, open to any entity with all or part of their operations located on the island of Ireland, will recognise a company that demonstrates it has successfully delivered an innovative marine focussed technology based product or service into the international market. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; ideally the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below What lead to the innovation being conceived? What market gap did you identify? How and why did the company decide to pursue its development? How did the company manage the technical innovation development process? How has the specific technical product or service innovation contributed to the growth and success of your company? What had your company learned from the innovation experience? How has the company integrated this learning back into your organisation? What was your companies experience of undertaking this innovation in Ireland for the international marine marketplace? 19

20 Maritime Lawyer of the Year This award is open to any individual specialising in maritime law and the provision of legal services to the maritime sector in Ireland. Entrants should show an outstanding contribution and commitment to the maritime sector and exemplary legal service to his/her maritime clients. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; ideally the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below. Outline any notable cases or matters that you have played a crucial role in Outline the successful matters with which you have been involved and how your legal expertise was key to the successful outcome Please describe the key roles you have played in certain maritime matters and your interaction with the shipping company and/or maritime services provider. Outline your contribution to the development and dissemination of Irish maritime law and international maritime law in Ireland and overseas. 20

21 Commercial Dive & Marine Contractor of the Year The award is open to any organisation operating in the commercial diving or marine contracting sector on the island of Ireland. This may include, but is not limited to, organisations specialising in marine civil engineering and construction, repair and maintenance, salvage and recovery, surveying, underwater photography or videography and archaeology services. Entries must detail what the organisation has achieved in the last 18months and what you / your organisation hopes to achieve in the near future. Your submission should include evidence of an overall strategy that sets out your goals and how you plan to achieve them. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; ideally the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below. Please outline the size and nature of your organisation Please demonstrate how your organisation meets excellent safety standards, including any accreditation achieved where relevant Please outline any innovations introduced that have reduced costs Please provide details of any specific environmental initiatives introduced Outline your future growth strategy, describing any plans you may have to add more value to the services that you offer 21

22 Tips for Entering PUTTING TOGETHER A GOOD ENTRY There are definitely a few golden rules for assembling a good entry. Here are our top tips: 1. Think hard about the entry criteria and put yourself in the judges shoes. What would really impress them? What do you do that your competitors don t do? Think hard about this and work out what makes you special and distinctive. In our view the best entries are usually initially considered by someone within the firm who is at Board level our judges are all senior people and you need to think about your entry from their perspective. You, or some of your senior colleagues may even know some of the judges personally, in which case you should have an even better insight into the sort of things that will catch their eye. Once you ve figured out what will appeal to them, draft your entry in the right language for the judges. In many cases we see entries prepared by junior people from the marketing team; the language is naive and the key selling points are often missed altogether. There is a role for the marketing team (mainly in dressing up and improving the presentation of your submission), but the best entries are usually driven by someone at Board level. 2. Enter the right categories. Some firms seem to bizarrely enter certain categories, and then ignore the one that they would stand a much better chance of winning. Think about this strategically from the start and go for the categories where you stand a good chance of being a finalist or winning 3. Facts are very powerful; and waffle or generalities cut very little ice with the judges. Remember, there are lots of ways of presenting data, and one may look a lot stronger than the others. For example, if your calendar year performance was better than your financial year, use this data. If your sales figures look dreadful, but your new enquiry levels are looking much healthier, focus on these. And remember there are some great ways of presenting graphs (the axis doesn t need to start at zero, which can make the steepness of growth figures look more impressive). We re not advocating you twist the truth; but we do feel it s within the rules for you to make the strongest possible case for your firm. 4. Don t write more than you ve been asked to supply. There is a limit on the number of words and the number of pages you can submit. Don t go above this (the judges won t read reams of supporting information). In the same way don t do ultra minimal entries and simply rely on your profile to get yourself noticed (this can make you look arrogant). 5. Read the criteria and make sure you answer each point. Many judges like entries that follow the judging criteria, item by item. It enables them to compare one firm versus another and it gives an entry more order. You don t have to stick to this (entries can stand out because they purposely break this convention). 6. Check everything carefully. Many entries include fundamental errors mainly spelling or grammatical cock ups. Our judges are senior people and mistakes like this can grate with them. 22

23 Tips for Entering 7. Phone a friend. The events team working on the awards are happy to talk through draft entries and are always willing to give guidance. So if you want to try something a bit different, and would like our thoughts on that before you submit your entry give us a call we ll do our best to give you a sensible steer. 8. Good presentation pays dividends. You are not judged on how pretty your entry looks, but busy judges are inevitably attracted to easy-to-read, neatly laid out entries. Some of the better submissions include simple, summary bullet points. The best presented entries often incorporate a range of small photographs, clever charts or graphs and other visual material that makes it very easy to assimilate-late and digest. Testimonials are very powerful too, and there are many clever graphical ways in which these can be highlighted. 9. Boast - don t be modest! Your positive opening words are crucial - so begin with the end! This is the hook which will encourage those judging to delve deeper. And don t ramble; get to the point, every word should count. Be proud of what you have done, this is one time when it is absolutely right to boast. 10. It is not often you are given the chance to legitimately promote your business and generate free publicity; so encourage and praise your team and you might be surprised to discover that you can legitimately win one of the most prestigious awards in the sector. What have you got to lose? And if you win, think of the huge marketing advantage that will give you. We wish all our entrants the best of luck and look forward to receiving your Entries! 23

24 Sample Entry Template Please note that this is not a template for your entry, but a sample. Feel free to put together your entry in whatever format you wish, but ensure that you answer all relevant criteria. The sample entry is divided into 5 sections: 1. Organisation and Team background 2. Overview of entry and outcomes 3. Main Body of Entry 4. Supporting Material 5. Summary Category : Organisation Name 1. Brief background of organisation and team who worked on submission Include information here about your organisation, such as employee numbers, location(s) etc. Include information about the relevant Team, such as number of members, how it fits within the organisation etc. 2. Overview of entry and outcomes Include an overview of your entry, stating how it fits within the category and how it addresses the criteria Category Name Page No. 24

25 Category : Organisation Name 3. Main Body of Entry Here you should address each of the points outlined in the category criteria. For instance, in the Best Exhibition Organiser Category, you would address the following: Company information: when was your company/business/organisation established, number of employees, types of events you organise, key skills within your team. Event description: is it a new event or has it been running for a number of years? What industry/ business sector does it serve? Samples of exhibitors and sponsors. Please provide us with details on the following: amount of exhibition space utilised, marketing programme, media coverage, number of attendees, breakdown of attendance (position, industry sector, age, social group etc.). Logistical challenges and resolutions Objectives of the event and the outcomes achieved Innovation - are their any innovations that were features of your exhibition Was the event carbon neutral if so please provide details how this was achieved Include any other statements or facts that support your entry that you feel are relevant The judges would like to see hard-evidence of the scope of your operation, the size and type of event (s) you organise with emphasis on any unique aspects that may pertain. 4. Supporting Material Here you should include supporting materials such as graphs, tables, pictures, video links, screenshots etc. that you feel supports your entry. Please feel free to include the supporting material within the main body rather than it s own section 5. Summary Provide a short summary of your entry, including main points and outcomes Category Name Page No. 25

26 About Event Strategies & Contact Details Event Strategies was founded in 2006 and since then it has helped its clients to achieve their business objectives through the medium of events. The company does this by providing clients with focused, relevant contexts in which to meet and exchange information with potential and existing customers. We create these opportunities through conferences, business award programmes and networking meetings. Amongst our portfolio of other events are the following long established and successful B2B projects: Sponsorship Opportunities There are a limited number of sponsorship packages currently available for these prestigious Awards at levels which suit all business objectives. Sponsoring a category will not only position you as a leading company within today's challenging market place but will provide you with an opportunity to give something back to a client base that is essential to your on-going business success. To enquire further about sponsorship opportunities please contact: Kevin O Driscoll Sponsorship Relationship Executive E: kevin@eventstrategies.ie Ph: Devised and organised by Event Strategies Ltd. All right reserved. 2 Whitefriars, Aungier Street, Dublin 2 l Ph: l E: info@maritimeawards.ie l F: