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How can I edit my nomination after it has been submitted?

To edit your award nomination(s), please visit the dashboard. You need to be a registered user and logged into the awards site with your user credentials.After editing your award submission, the entry will go back into the approval queue. Revised nominations are typically approved within 24 business hours. If you did not receive a confirmation email, please contact our support team.

How Long Will It Take To Submit My Nomination

Submitting your nomination can be completed in less than 10 minutes provided you have the necessary information ready.After submission, your nomination will be reviewed and are typically approved by the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards team within 24 business hours.

How Much Does an Award Nomination Cost (and How Can I Pay)?

There are three award packages: BASIC, PLUS and PRO. See the pricing page for current fees and descriptions of each package.If you missed the standard nomination deadline, you can extend the deadline and add new nominations by purchasing the PRO package.ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS Payment is accepted via credit card or PayPal on the payment page. Companies that purchase the PRO premium sponsorship package can also request to pay via ACH, check or wire.

How Can I Improve my Chances of Receiving an Award?

There are four basic steps to give your nomination(s) the highest odds of winning an award:1 - Strengthen Your Nomination(s) First, highlight why your nomination deserves recognition. The strength of your nomination is most important in determining award winners. Add examples of how your product, company or individual impacts the cybersecurity industry in the specific category. For example, if you nominate in a fastest growing company category, provide details about the company's growth rate, etc.2 - Nominate in Multiple Award Categories Nominate not only in crowded categories (such as best company) but also in product categories where there typically much fewer nominations and therefore less competition (which increases your odds of winning tremendously). Remember, you can nominate in as many categories as you like for one flat nomination fee payment. You can also propose new award categories if you feel that the existing categories may not be a perfect fit for your …

How Can I Use the Award Badge?

Winning an award grants winners the privilege to use the award badge in your promotional materials. This means you can freely showcase the badge across various platforms—be it digital marketing campaigns, email signatures, company websites, or printed materials—without any additional fees for its use (we grant you a license to use the badge and award materials).It's a great way to highlight your achievement and enhance your brand's credibility and visibility. Always ensure to follow any specific guidelines provided for the badge's use to maintain the integrity of the award and your marketing efforts.

Where Can I Find Nominations to Vote For?

All nominations and candidates can be found on the voting page. Simply browse through the award categories and click the candidate title links or buttons to see each nomination in detail. Click the thumbs up voting button (upper right corner of the page) to submit your vote.

Who Should I Contact If I Have Any Questions?

Please contact the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards team with any questions or suggestions.

When and How Are Winners Announced (and What is Part of the Award Package)?

Winners & finalists will be published on the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards site and announced on the Cybersecurity Insiders website and the 600,000+ member information security community on LinkedIn.Winners and finalists will also receive digital award badges to display on their websites (download digital image files for previous years awards here: https://cybersecurity-excellence-awards.com/2023-cybersecurity-excellence-awards).Award finalists and winners will be announced starting May 2, 2024. There is no live award ceremony or dinner - this award program is online only to give everyone the same opportunity for worldwide access and keep the program cost-effective for all participants.