They both tell compelling stories that captivate their audience. So let's see how film storytelling techniques can transform your nomination from a standard submission into an engaging narrative, but with a zero budget.
The three-act structure: your project nomination's secret weapon
Act 1: The Setup
- What? Establish the challenge or opportunity your association faced. What was the situation before your initiative? What needs were you addressing?
- Why? This creates context and helps judges understand why it was important for you to undertake this project.
- Where? Add this to "Why is this project being nominated?"
Act 2: The Journey
- What? Detail your objectives, approach and resources deployed.
- Why? This is where you showcase your association's strategic thinking, action-taking and resilience.
- Where? Split this into two sections: "Project goals" and "Activities."
Act 3: The resolution
- What? Reveal the measurable achievements and impact this project had. Quantify your success where possible, add any innovative approaches to your project and include testimonials that bring your achievements to life.
- Why? This is your opportunity to demonstrate how successful your initiative was and showcase your strategic and innovative thinking. Also, discuss the challenges you encountered - overcoming them is what makes for a compelling story!
- Where? Add this to the "Success metrics", "Innovation" and "Testimonials" sections.
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Remember, the deadline for nominations is 17 April, the finalists will be announced on 1 May and the Awards Ceremony and Dinner will take place on 30 June (no fee for finalists to attend).
