THE BARRIE GILL AWARD FOR MOST PROMISING YOUNG SPONSORSHIP EXECUTIVE - partnered by Global Sports

This award recognises young executives (27 or under) working within agencies, client companies or rights holders who are making a significant impact within their organisation and the sector at large. Judges need a profile outlining what in particular makes this candidate exceptional, how he/she has impacted on your business, exceeded expectations on particular tasks and campaigns and how this translates into future career development. 

The winner of this category will win a cash prize and will be invited to a career enhancing Think!Sponsorship training workshop.

Please send a maximum of 750 words outlining what in particular makes this candidate exceptional, how he/she has impacted on your business, exceeded expectations on particular tasks and campaigns and how this translates into future career development. 

The submission should ideally come from the executive’s line manager and can include input from clients if appropriate.

Please address the points below:

Name of candidate:

Company:

Job Title:

Length of time in role:

Previous experience:

1. Why did you put this candidate through for this Award?

2. What qualities stand out as worthy of the BG Award? What does this executive bring to his/her role over and above what can be expected?

Please consider: Personality (motivation and drive); adaptability (flexibility of personality); credibility (knowledgeable, confident); innovation (tried new approaches with what results); ambition (drive and desire to succeed).

3. Where do you think he or she will be in five years time?

Please email your submission to info@sponsorship-awards.co.uk by the deadline of Tuesday February 21st 2023. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further information or assistance. A member of the judging team will contact your candidate for a telephone conversation following which the candidate may be invited in for a more in depth face to face conversation with the Barrie Gill judging panel.  Please note that the face to face conversations will take place on March 6th 2023.