The MPA are pleased to let our members know that the The Big Chip digital industry awards has issued its annual call for entries - open to digital work of all types from across the North of England. The closing date is 5th March.
There are 17 categories for companies, freelancers and organisations producing digital work - technical, creative, media and marketing. They include Best E-business Project, Best Not-for-profit Project, Best Application of Technology, Best Use of Visual Design as well as Best Freelancer/MicroEnterprise and Best Newcomer. One category - Big Chip International Award for Innovation is open to anyone, anywhere. The Little Chip Student Award is open to student work from colleges and universities anywhere in the North.
Previous winners of Big Chip have included digital agencies, software developers, hosting providers, animation specialists, games developers and publishers. Companies small and large along with not-for-profits, freelancers and public sector bodies. Many businesses that have been shortlisted or won awards have seen a direct impact on their sales.
Entries are through a straightforward on-line form and there is a comprehensive 'how-to-enter' guide with tips on how to produce a winning entry.
Full details and entry form at the Big Chip site: www.bigchipawards.com
Media partnership
This year Big Chip is working in partnership with Trinity Mirror. Big Chip will feature in the group's flagship northern titles: Manchester Evening News, The Journal (Newcastle) and the Liverpool Post.
You can see their coverage of the call for entries on-line:
• Manchester Evening News
• The Journal
• Liverpool Post
Roadshow
We're planning a Big Chip Roadshow with events in February where you'll be able to hear more about the awards and get tips from judges and winners on how to enter.
To hear about this and other news, follow @BigChip2012
