Bam Creative Hints at its Winning Formula
Entering the Australian Web Awards isn't really that hard.
Gary Barber, the Judging Coordinator for the Australia Web Awards has been busy chatting with some of last years winners on what it takes to win an Australian Web Award and the benefits that can flow on from that. The first informal chat is with Patima Tantiprasut from Bam Creative, who won last years Sell to People Category, aimed at non ecommerce sites with a primary non corporate audience.
Web Awards: It can be a little overwhelming entering the Australian Web Awards for the first time. Given the awards nature and reputation of being tough and focused on industry best practice, web standards; plus being judged by practising web industry peers. Taking all this into account what advice would you give to any first time entrants?
Patima: I'd say to anyone thinking of entering the AWAs, go for it! A big part of it is having the confidence in the work you submit and being proud to showcase it. Yes, of course the awards are tough and the criteria strict, however if you're passionate about it and love crafting awesome websites, you'll want to be creating work that is going to (at least) meet that criteria anyway.
Web Awards: As a previous award winner (for Selling to People), what benefits has entering and winning the web awards brought to your business?
Patima: Sure it's great to say that we've won awards, but it's more than that, we see the benefit straight away in the quality of work that we produce. We're constantly challenging ourselves and each other to adhere to best practice while at the same time trying to push the boundaries and approaches where we can. Throughout the year, we often look at our finished work and suggest that we should enter it in the awards.
Web Awards: Finally what styles and types of web sites are you expecting to see entered into the Australian Web Awards this year?
Patima: Like every year, we're expecting the criteria to be even more strict and quality of the websites submitted to therefore be even more awesome. That's the beauty of it though; raising the bar higher can only mean that the things we see out there are going to be more inspiring. We're proud of the Australian web industry and the great work it creates. To us, while AWAs is a prestigious award and a fantastic event, it's also a chance to showcase the work that both we and our clients are proud of.
Web Awards: Thanks Patima and good luck with this years awards.