Re: Awards for Corporate Videos

We have a few Cine Golden Eagle awards displayed in our lobby for work done in the early 90's. They do look cool. But you need to define why you want to enter a contest.
If you happen to win, and can get some local press, that could be good for business.
If you want some trophies to display, go for it.
I think a better solution is to display positive feedback from clients for the work you did for them.

We use a few testimonials from customers in our marketing. Years ago I did a series of videos on prevention of scald injuries in children. I got a nice letter from the NY State Commissioner of public Health thanking me for my efforts. That is much nicer than an award, in my opinion.
Occasionally I get copied on an email from a client in which my name or company is mentioned in a positive way - that's better than an award.
Word of mouth gets around, and non-clients hear good things that we have done for our clients, and these other companies call us wanting to be clients too. That's much better than an award.

Granted, if the client wants to enter a contest, they are welcome to do so.

Above all else, know that the work you do for others is as good as you can make it, and that you are getting paid to do this good work. If a client wants recognition for your work, then that is bonus.

Mike Cohen