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Iconic Keynote Speaker
For the keynote speaker audiences remember long after the event
About this category
The Iconic Keynote Speaker award recognises a speaker whose keynotes move rooms, change minds and get people talking afterwards.
The judges look for a powerful message, a memorable delivery and event organisers who book them again.
Eligibility
Open to professional and business 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 of talks given
- Audience and organiser feedback
- The reach of their speaking and the originality of their message
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
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