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The AURAs are the only market research industry awards nominated exclusively by clients.  We think that makes them, and the winners, rather special

Here's how to enter for a clientside award or nominate an agency.  Closing date 17th July 2020.  Send nomination forms to [email protected].  Entry is free for AURA members.  If you're an agency or non member please contact [email protected] to find out how you can get involved.

There are just eleven AURAs up for grabs.  Eight are open to nominations.  Here are the details you need and links to nomination forms  

AGENCY AWARDS - Nominate an agency

Best new agency -  nominate

All industries are enhanced by new entrants, innovators and disruptors.  This award celebrates the contributions from new and emerging agencies who have been around for 5 years or less

Best small agency - nominate

This award celebrates the contribution made by the many smaller hidden gem agencies our members have been working with.  To be eligible an agency needs to have fewer than 25 employees or <£1million turnover

Commercial Acumen - nominate

This award recognises an agency which has stepped up and proactively helped our members drive commercial returns from their insights

Communication - nominate

Putting the output of any research project in front of an internal audience can be a make or break moment.  This award celebrates agencies whose communications are capable of creating ‘wow’ moments, ones clients are proud to put in front any internal audience

Trusted Partner - nominate

Strong relationships are at the heart of our business.  This award is for agencies who have achieved Trusted Partner status – those who understand the business’s agenda and go beyond the call of duty to help you deliver it

CLIENT AWARDS

Best New Insight Talent - Nominate for the Best New Insight Talent Award

New in 2020, this award recognises the best new talent in the research and insight industry.  Nominees must have worked in research for no more than 5 years and must currently be working clientside.  The winner of this award will be someone who has shown extraordinary passion and aptitude for what they do, as well as ability and impact way beyond their experience.  Nominations are welcomed from both AURA members and research agencies for this award - and you're also welcome to nominate yourself!

Insight Impact Awards - Enter the Insight Impact Award

This award is given to the best case study from a client and/or client-agency collaboration which demonstrates the Impact of Insight on their business through:

·      bottom line improvements/successes; and/or

·      engaging difficult to reach stakeholders; and/or

·      changing the opinions of customers through effective and creative use of insight

Joint entries from AURA members and agencies are welcomed.

Clientside Team of the Year - Enter for Best Clientside Team

This award recognises the quality, skills and impact AURA members have within their own organisations.  Most of all this is a wide ranging award and AURA welcomes entries which cover areas such as earning influence amongst stakeholders; team building and personal development; going above and beyond on a particular project or a longer term reflection of a body of work that has been built up over time; delivering insight faster, better, cheaper insights etc.  

OTHER AWARDS

AURA's premier agency award Agency of the Year is selected from amongst the entries to the five agency categories.  Best agency speaker and most inspiring client speaker awards are awarded based on AURA member feedback