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Why Companies Give Corporate Awards

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:28:11 +0000

The music industry is very well aware of what the Grammy Award does, as well as the musicians who may be nominated. Those that work in television know the value of an Emmy Award. Hollywood and their movies are filled with awards, from the People’s Choice to the Oscar’s and everything in between. Even though each of these awards renders something different within each separate genre, they all hold a common ground. They all translate into honor and prestige for the recipient, making one stand out amongst the masses of their peers.

College football has the Heisman Trophy, professional football has the Vince Lombardi Trophy, and professional hockey has the Stanley Cup. Again, each is an honor to set one individual or team at the highest level of their game, for triumphant are those that hold the symbol of greatness.

The corporate world has the some type of award system, but on a much smaller scale. Instead of having awards created for recipients at Tiffany & Co., many corporations and businesses have trophies, plaques and fancy certificates to show their appreciation while giving employees a reason to strive a bit harder, and therefore increasing productivity for the company. Employees love the idea of getting corporate awards to become a status symbol among their peers.

From another point, corporations are beginning to see the strategic value of corporate awards. While cash awards and bonuses are nice for a while, they are usually forgotten somewhat quickly after dispersed. A physical award, trophy or certificate that is placed on the recipient’s desk or wall will serve as a reminder to the individual and his or her colleagues of what was achieved.

Many corporations are feeling the squeeze of the general public’s demand for ethics in their personal workplace and from those that produce their goods and services. By creating awards in such categories, corporate initiatives towards one or more aspects will follow. If you have some sort of “ethics award”, employees will strive to attain the award to place on their desk or wall.

This day and age all are after the same market and talented employees. If a company can boast that it is on the “Top 50 Companies for College Graduates”, they will have a better chance of getting some fresh blood into their company. The “Pay it forward” strategy, with the corporate winners showing appreciation to those who made this honor possible can again bring a sense of pride and accomplishment to those who receive it.

Finally, awards should be given out at a company meeting or something that includes all employees. You can be sure that the recipient will honor and treasure it for years to come, as it serves as a constant reminder of hard work and achievements that did not go unnoticed by superiors.

Viewers Will Not Miss A Moment During Awards Season

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:13:19 +0000

It is awards season, and that means music, film, television and theatre stars are walking down red carpets to celebrate the entertainment industry.

From December through to March each year, entertainment industries of all kinds hand out awards during glamorous ceremonies that are broadcast live on television in countries around the world.

From the Academy Awards, or Oscars, in Hollywood, to the BAFTA’s in London, the film industry sees their prestigious work celebrated in front of crowds of celebrities – as well as millions of people watching from home. The infamously long Academy Awards are held in Los Angeles, California, and are often considered the most important ceremony for actors on the silver screen.

The British film industry holds their own awards in February, where actors, directors and film crews are celebrated. The results of the BAFTA’s are often considered an influence on who wins Academy Awards. Both ceremonies draw in huge ratings, as movie fans root for their favourite films and tune in to watch the impressive large-scale production of the event.

Film and television lovers also have the chance to see all their favourite stars under one roof when the Golden Globe Awards air from Hollywood. Each year, millions of people tune into the live broadcast from American channels – including red carpets interviews and all the acceptance speeches. The Golden Globes feature awards for television and film productions – drawing fans of both mediums to watch the show.

But it’s not only screen stars in the spotlight. Music awards including the Grammy Awards and Brit Awards are also broadcast live to music fans across the world during the hectic awards season. In 2009, the Brit Awards drew 5.2m viewers, who tuned in to watch the performances and check out some of the year’s best music.

Even stage actors have their go, with the Annual Tony Awards being held in New York near the end of March. Big names in the world of music and film attend the Tony’s, which often boast some of the best performances during award ceremonies throughout the year.

Entertainment fans in the UK can find it difficult to see all the best award show moments due to time differences and airing schedules. That’s why digital TV recorders, like Sky Boxes, can help capture all the moments, making them ready to watch whenever’s convenient. Digital recorders including the Sky+ box can take away the hassle of tapes and recording – meaning all fans have to worry about is catching their favourite stars.

Barack Wins a Grammy!

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:03:45 +0000

Are you sure? Yep! In addition to totally wiping the slate clean with FIVE (count them) states in his win column and a clear lead over Hillary in the committed delegate count, Obama wins a Grammy. A Grammy for Pete’s sake. Is this guy on a roll or what?

The Grammy Awards were Sunday and the presidential candidate beat both former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter to win best spoken word album for his audio version of his book “The Audacity Of Hope: Thoughts On Reclaiming The American Dream.” Clinton was nominated for his book “Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World” and Carter for “Sunday Mornings in Plains: Bringing Peace to a Changing World.” Also nominated was Maya Angelou and Alan Alda.

As Obama and Hillary battle for the Democratic nomination for president; both have won key states, though Obama has the most recent wins, capturing the Louisiana primary and caucuses in Nebraska and Washington state on Saturday. Obama now clearly leads in the pledged delegates though he is behind in the total (including the super delegates)

Though Clinton and Carter lost, they both have won the category before (Clinton, twice). And Hillary Rodham Clinton took home a Grammy in 1996 for her audio version of the book, “It Takes A Village.”

But come on, enough already for this Barack-Star!

Hillary is back to raising some serious money now that things look more than serious. There’s no doubt that there will be more than ONE BILLION spent on this presidential election cycle. And if Michael Bloomberg jumps in, a LOT more.