Award submissions
We prepare and submit applications for industry awards and prizes: selecting relevant awards, packaging the case/product into an application, formatting per the criteria, support. Honestly and bluntly upfront: a win is NOT guaranteed — the jury decides by its own criteria. And as a matter of principle: we distinguish reputational awards (real expert evaluation) from 'buy a trophy' (paid pseudo-awards) and honestly warn; we do not buy fake awards. An award builds reputation but does not equal sales. Without promises of a win and sales.
Award submissions — overview
Award submissions is work with awards/prizes: selecting relevant and reputational awards for your niche/achievement, checking their status (a real jury vs a paid pseudo-award), packaging the case/product/project into an application per the award's criteria, writing and formatting the application, preparing materials/evidence, submission and support. The work: award selection/checking, packaging, application, support. Honestly about 'a win is not guaranteed', this is key: winners are determined by the jury by its own criteria and in competition with others; a win/nomination cannot be guaranteed. Whoever promises a 'guaranteed award' usually means a paid pseudo-award. Honestly about 'reputational vs paid awards', this is fundamental: there are awards with real expert evaluation (reputational value) and 'awards' where the trophy is essentially sold for a fee (low/zero reputational value, sometimes harmful). We honestly distinguish one from the other, warn and do not propose buying fake awards for show. Honestly about 'a real worthy case is needed': without a real achievement/product the application is weak; we will honestly assess the chances and will not submit 'emptiness'. Honestly about 'an award ≠ sales': an award gives reputation, trust, a PR hook, but does not equal sales — they depend on the product, offer, funnel. Honestly about 'without fabrication': only truthful data in the application; padding/invention is unacceptable (disqualification, a hit to reputation). Honestly about the effect: it selects reputational awards (with a status check), packages the achievement into an application and supports the submission, increasing the chances and giving a PR hook/reputation on a win, but a win is not guaranteed (the jury decides); we distinguish reputational from paid; an award ≠ sales; only truthful data. Honestly about access: a real achievement/case/product, materials are needed. An important boundary: this is awards (PR); case story — 527; PR support — 528; brand story — 531. The base price starts from 18,000 ₽ for selection/application preparation (award fees are separate).
Problems we solve
- You want an award for reputation but selection and that a win is not guaranteed are unclear.
- A misconception that an award can be guaranteed (usually this is a paid pseudo-award).
- A risk of buying a fake 'award' with zero/harmful reputational value.
- A weak case without a real achievement; the temptation of padding in the application.
What's included in the Award submissions service
- Selecting relevant reputational awards for the niche/achievement
- Checking the award's status (a real jury vs a paid pseudo-award)
- Packaging the case/product into an application per the criteria, writing and formatting
- Preparing evidence/materials, submission and support
- An honest assessment: is there a worthy case and real chances
- Honest boundaries (a win is not guaranteed — the jury decides; reputational vs paid awards; an award ≠ sales; only truthful data; we do not buy fakes)
- Documentation and handover
- Review with you
What you get
- Prepared and submitted applications for relevant reputational awards
- Increased chances and a PR hook/reputation on a win (without fake awards)
- An honest assessment of the chances and the awards' status
- Honest boundaries (a win is not guaranteed; an award ≠ sales; reputational vs paid)
How the work goes: steps
- We select reputational awards, check their status
- We package a worthy case into an application (only truthfully), submit and support
- We honestly set boundaries (a win is not a guarantee; we do not buy fake awards) and evaluate
Why PDV Expert
- Fixed price and timeline — no surprises on the invoice.
- Report and recommendations in plain language — clear without a technical background.
- In touch at every step and answering questions about the result.
FAQ
Do you guarantee a win/award?
No, honestly: winners are determined by the jury by its own criteria in competition with others — a win/nomination cannot be guaranteed. Whoever promises a 'guaranteed award' usually means a paid pseudo-award. We honestly increase the chances with a quality application, without a guarantee of a win.
How does a reputational award differ from a paid one?
By the evaluation, honestly: reputational awards have a real expert jury (there is value), while paid pseudo-awards essentially sell the trophy for a fee (low/zero value, sometimes harmful to reputation). We honestly distinguish one from the other, warn and do not propose buying fake awards for show.
Will an award bring sales?
Not directly, honestly: an award gives reputation, trust and a PR hook, but an award ≠ sales — they depend on the product, offer, funnel. We honestly use the award as a reputational/PR asset, without promises of sales. And only truthful data in the application — without padding.
About the provider
The «Award submissions» service is provided by PDV Expert — a team specialising in «Content & acquisition». We work under contract and deliver a written report with recommendations.