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