John Logie Baird and You... A Winning Combination

The unique thing about the John Logie Baird Awards is that every entrant can benefit from taking part. Even if you don’t win, or you don’t even get past the first stage there then we are here to help you get to that stage.

Right from the outset ALL ENTRANTS receive the following benefits:

• A full programme of FREE “how to” workshops to help you take that innovation and make it a realization
• Access to VentureNavigator for a wealth of online resources at the click of a mouse button
• Access and signposting to a other innovation support organizations for help and advice on your next steps
• Feedback from our panel of experts on what you need to do to get to that next stage
• Discounted attendance for you and up to 2 guests at the prestigious Gala Awards Dinner where you can celebrate with your fellow innovators and more importantly NETWORK with potentially valuable connections.

If you are SUCCESFULLY SHORTLISTED to compete in the finals of the awards along with the accolade you get another level of support. The benefits you will receive include:

• Automatic allocation of a coach* who will work with you to perfect you pitch in time for the National Judging Panel. Once the awards have been presented your coach will also work with you to put together a strategic action plan. 
• A FREE place at the Gala Awards Dinner taking place in March 2010. 
• Discounted places for up to 2 guests at the Gala Awards dinner share in the glory with you.
• The opportunity to exhibit for FREE on the day of the Gala Awards Dinner and the chance to network with in the region of 300 dinner guests.
• And of course - a John Logie Baird Awards Finalists Trophy to adorn your mantelpiece or desktop to show off your achievement.

All this and the winners have yet to be announced. But don’t worry, if you are a winner you will be suitably rewarded. THE WINNER OF EACH CATEGORY will receive:

• A coveted John Logie Baird Awards Trophy – the prize that every innovator would like to display on their mantelpiece.
• An invaluable media training day** provided by reknowned journalist and broadcaster Paul Murricane, founder of Media Mentor Scotland who will make sure you are prepared for the media attention ahead of you. 
• A comprehensive PR support package provided by Axis Media Group who are our dedicated PR agency. Coverage of the 2008 Awards Programme extended as far as Newsnight Scotland, BBC Online and all the major National Press and radio stations.
• An individually tailored aftercare programme. Once you and your coach have prepared your strategic action plan the John Logie Baird awards team will work with you to provided support in the areas of the business where you really need it.
• An Intellectual Asset Audit from the Intellectual Assets Centre will help you to maximize the value of your Intellectual Property.
• A complimentary training day*** of your choice provided by GO Learning & Development will enable you choose an area of improvement and attend a one day or 2 half day courses to strengthen your core skills areas.

* The John Logie Baird Awards team would like to thank our volunteer coaches for providing their valuable time and expertise in working with our finalists to help them to prepare.

**Training days will take place in either Glasgow or Edinburgh and delegates will be responsible for the cost of their own travel and accommodation

***Courses exclude The Business Map, Prince2 or any ILM accredited training. Courses are subject to date availability. All courses will take place in Glasgow.