To my surprise... Accounting Technician of the Year finalist!

burg
burg Registered, Moderator Posts: 1,438 mod
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Hi all just thought I would share a little success with you all.

To my surprise I have been short-listed for the Accountancy Age Awards Accounting Technician of the Year 2010 to be held at Battersea Park on 17 November.

See here https://www.eventsforce.net/ima/frontend/reg/tOtherPage.csp?pageID=2808&eventID=9
Regards,

Burg

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  • Monsoon
    Monsoon Registered Posts: 4,071 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    burg wrote: »
    Hi all just thought I would share a little success with you all.

    To my surprise I have been short-listed for the Accountancy Age Awards Accounting Technician of the Year 2010 to be held at Battersea Park on 17 November.

    See here https://www.eventsforce.net/ima/frontend/reg/tOtherPage.csp?pageID=2808&eventID=9

    Wow, well done you!

    How do you get nominated for it? Is it one you enter yourself?

    good luck!! :)
  • burg
    burg Registered, Moderator Posts: 1,438 mod
    Thanks, You enter yourself. You have to write an entry to explain why you deserve it meeting certain requirements. I really didn't think I stood much chance though as the others all seem to be from the Big 4 and other global organisations. Last years winner founded Eagle Education!
    Regards,

    Burg
  • deanshepherd
    deanshepherd Registered Posts: 1,809 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    Fabulous - many congratulations!

    I did notice your name when I stumbled across the shortlist earlier.

    Fingers crossed..
  • jilt
    jilt Registered Posts: 2,903 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    Hey well done Ian! Would be fab if you won, best of luck.
  • Gem7321
    Gem7321 Registered Posts: 1,438 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    Congratulations Ian! Best of luck
  • mc25
    mc25 Registered Posts: 232 Dedicated contributor 🦉
    Congrats!!

    Well done and all the best.
  • AK002
    AK002 Registered Posts: 2,492 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    Well done.

    May try and convince my firm to enter next year.
  • bumblebee
    bumblebee Registered Posts: 135 Dedicated contributor 🦉
    Well done Ian! and Congratulations!
  • Rinske
    Rinske Registered Posts: 2,453 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    Congratulations and well done Ian!

    Will you be using this as a good marketing opportunity or are your customers completely unaware of the awards or what they might mean?
  • Monsoon
    Monsoon Registered Posts: 4,071 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    burg wrote: »
    Hi all just thought I would share a little success with you all.

    To my surprise I have been short-listed for the Accountancy Age Awards Accounting Technician of the Year 2010 to be held at Battersea Park on 17 November.

    See here https://www.eventsforce.net/ima/frontend/reg/tOtherPage.csp?pageID=2808&eventID=9

    Do you get a free place to attend and do you get a free plus one?

    Seats are UBER expensive!!
  • deanshepherd
    deanshepherd Registered Posts: 1,809 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    I think you need one of these on your website..

    AAAF.jpg

    [Edited:Ah, you already have!]
  • burg
    burg Registered, Moderator Posts: 1,438 mod
    As far as I can tell I need to pay for myself. Tell me about the price! I have just relocated and spent quite a bit of money doing a conversion and extension.

    Not quite sure as yet where I will get the money from. With travel and a hotel for me plus the wife it's getting on for £750. You only get half a bottle of wine as well so with the drinks we could be getting on a bit.

    Most of the others work for big international firms though so I don't think cost is an issue for them.

    I will be making some enquiries today.
    Monsoon wrote: »
    Do you get a free place to attend and do you get a free plus one?

    Seats are UBER expensive!!
    Regards,

    Burg
  • Monsoon
    Monsoon Registered Posts: 4,071 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    That'll be why it's dominated by the big firms then!

    Best get off the forum and do some work :001_tt2:
  • burg
    burg Registered, Moderator Posts: 1,438 mod
    Too right!

    Actually I was taking the opportunity to try and get some press coverage. I'm writing a bit of a press release to see what attention it may bring.

    Monsoon wrote: »
    That'll be why it's dominated by the big firms then!

    Best get off the forum and do some work :001_tt2:
    Regards,

    Burg
  • Monsoon
    Monsoon Registered Posts: 4,071 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    burg wrote: »
    Too right!

    Actually I was taking the opportunity to try and get some press coverage. I'm writing a bit of a press release to see what attention it may bring.

    Yeah it's a good idea :)
  • burg
    burg Registered, Moderator Posts: 1,438 mod
    Monsoon wrote: »
    Yeah it's a good idea :)

    It seems to have worked as well. Two local papers have said they are interested. All done and sent lets see if it actually gets printed?!

    I also managed to write it in a way where it's still promoting the practice so hopefully it works the treat. Free press coverage (of the right sort) can't be a bad thing!
    Regards,

    Burg
  • jilt
    jilt Registered Posts: 2,903 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    Could be the start of something big, let us know how you get on.
  • Steve Collings
    Steve Collings Registered Posts: 997 Epic contributor 🐘
    It's nice to read success stories! I hope it works out for you Ian and I'll keep my fingers crossed that you win!! :)

    Best regards
    Steve
  • burg
    burg Registered, Moderator Posts: 1,438 mod
    Thanks all for your kind support.

    Watch this space but I am really very pleased at just being short-listed.
    Regards,

    Burg
  • Londina
    Londina Registered Posts: 814 Epic contributor 🐘
    that's fantastic! Well done!!
  • Andypandy
    Andypandy Registered Posts: 526 Epic contributor 🐘
    Got everything crossed for you :)

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