Submission Guidelines

Please DO:

• Please use the Submission Template
  This is a zipped Word Document with helpful guidelines and preformatted with page size and headings. Do not change the page sizes or margins in document template. Page Size: Executive with 1" margins all round.

• Submissions must be in English. (If your submission is prepared in another language, please ensure that your translation is edited by a native English speaker before submission).

• Make sure that all information in any graphic or table is legible when printed in black/white (in case your submission is published) and fits in the column width of 5.25 inches. Page Size is Executive.

• Remember that very colorful screen captures and other graphics do not reproduce well in black/white. If you are a Finalist, your submission is eligible for publication.

• Complete the online entry form here. You should complete and submit this form now together with your entry fee, and then send your case study in a Word or similar (zipped) as a separate email attachment later to awards@futstrat.com identifying it by the name of the company whose case study is being submitted.

Please DO NOT:

• No hard copy or faxed submissions will be accepted.

• Please do not include a Contents Page, Corporate Header or Footer data, or logo watermarks. Only page numbers at the bottom of the page are required.

• Do not exceed 20 pages inclusive of any images, graphs or tables. Concise and readable is better. Aim for 4-12 pages.

Submission Notes

• Please read the instructions in our Submission Template. (Word Doc).

• The submission must address the installation from the perspective of the USER—in other words, avoid vendor-oriented press-release type submissions.

• We do want to know about the technology, products, vendors and suppliers, but they should not be "hyped."

• The nominator and nominee can be from the same company, and vendors and integrators may nominate customers. There is no limit to the number of installations that you may nominate.

• Each section should be about one to three pages long with appropriate subheadings for clarity (numbered and bullet-point paragraphs are acceptable where appropriate). Where possible, inserted graphics JPEG or Bitmap should be images. Avoid images in frames. Be especially careful that all elements in diagrams created in applications such as Visio or PowerPoint are "locked."

• IMPORTANT NOTE: We recognize that certain information on projects is considered sensitive and/or proprietary. The Judges undertake to keep this information confidential in both the Awards announcements and any publications unless we have your permission. We want you to feel confident that you can submit truly compelling case studies without compromising your competitive advantage. Please indicate on your submission document any information you consider confidential.

• Winners and finalists receive additional recognition by having their case studies published in the annual volume of Excellence in Practice by Future Strategies Inc. View past winners here.
  

READ THESE VALUABLE HINTS!

Connie Moore, Forrester, Vice President and leading judge of the awards for many years has some hints on what the judges look for in a winning entry.

Ø   The judges are turned off by PR hype - VERY important. Please do write from the USER'S perspective, not from a Vendor's perspective.

Ø   Pay attention to the fact these awards are based on three main criteria: Innovation, Implementation, and Impact across the categories of Business, Process and Technology. 

Ø   We're looking for something that pushes the technology in new areas, has created a major change in a positive way for the organization and has clearly demonstrated major benefits.

Ø   We're looking for something that stands out from the crowd, something exemplary for your particular industry. How have you moved the goalposts for your industry? How are you using BPM for competitive advantage?