How to Nominate an International Team for an Award

To nominate an international team for an award, start with one clearly defined achievement. Choose the programme that matches that work and agree internally who will submit and own the entry. Gather evidence from every location in a consistent format, then submit before the deadline for your chosen stage. The hard part with distributed, cross-border teams is rarely the form itself. It is turning work spread across time zones, languages and reporting lines into a single, coherent story that a jury can assess. This guide walks through how to do that well.

Start with the achievement, not the org chart

International teams often look complicated on paper. They may include contributors in several countries, a mix of employees and contractors, and members who joined or left mid-project. Resist the urge to describe the structure first. Jurors assess what was achieved, so begin by answering three questions in plain language:

• What did the team set out to do? Describe the problem, market or opportunity in one or two sentences.
• What changed because of their work? Focus on outcomes rather than activity.
• Why did the cross-border setup matter? Explain whether working across regions was essential to the result. Examples include local market knowledge, round-the-clock delivery or access to specialist talent.

If you cannot answer these crisply, the nomination is not ready yet. A clear achievement statement also makes later decisions easier, including which category to enter and which evidence to include.

Choose the programme that fits the work

Global 1000 Award runs ten programmes, grouped into broader areas. A distributed team might fit several of them, so pick the one where its achievement is strongest. You can review them all on the award categories page.

• Innovation & Technology: Digital & Mobile Excellence; AI & Robotics Breakthroughs; Healthcare & Biotech Innovation.
• Business & Leadership: Business Leadership; Startup & Entrepreneurial Vision; Digital Economy & Fintech.
• Sustainability & Impact: Sustainable Impact & Green Tech; Social Impact.
• Creativity & Expression: Beauty & Wellness Innovation; Creative Projects & Design.

Here is a practical test. If you removed the team's names and countries, which programme would the achievement itself belong to? A multinational engineering team that shipped a mobile product sits naturally in Digital & Mobile Excellence. A regional leadership group that turned around a business unit may be better suited to Business Leadership. Entries are checked for scope and eligibility before scoring, so a good fit matters from the start.

Agree who nominates and who owns the entry

With cross-border teams, ownership can blur quickly. HR, a regional director, a project lead and a communications team may all feel responsible. Settle this early:

1. Name a single entry owner. This person coordinates input, manages the submission and is the point of contact.
2. Confirm eligibility and submission requirements. Read the Competition Rules before you invest time in writing. They set out what is required, so check them rather than relying on assumptions about who may enter and on whose behalf.
3. Get sign-off from the right people. Make sure team members and relevant leaders are comfortable being nominated. Check that any figures or details you share can be disclosed. Data rules and internal policies can differ between countries, so involve legal or compliance colleagues where needed.
4. Decide how the team is named. Agree in advance how you will describe the team and credit contributors, so no one feels left out.

The programme places weight on confidentiality, but you are still responsible for what you choose to submit. Clear internal approval avoids awkward conversations later.

Build evidence that works across borders

Entries are scored anonymously by multiple jurors against weighted criteria. The top-scoring entries are then shortlisted for in-depth review. Your nomination therefore needs to stand on its evidence and be easy to understand for readers who know nothing about your company. For international teams, a few habits help:

Normalise your numbers

Use one currency and state it clearly. Use consistent units and date formats, and give a defined time period for every metric. Mixing local currencies or regional reporting calendars makes results hard to compare and can undermine credibility.

Show the before and after

Measurable impact is easier to assess than adjectives. Where you can, present a baseline and the result, and explain how the figure was measured. If some outcomes are qualitative, describe them specifically. Say who benefited, how, and what evidence you hold.

Write once, in clear English

Collect input from each location, but have one editor write the final text in plain, international English. Remove internal acronyms, team nicknames and local jargon. A consistent voice reads far better than a patchwork of regional contributions.

Explain how the team worked together

For distributed teams, the way people collaborated is often part of the achievement. Briefly describe how they coordinated across time zones and handled hand-offs. Note any obstacles they overcame, such as regulatory differences between markets. Keep it relevant to the result rather than a general description of remote working.

Plan around the timeline and fee stages

Each programme has its own timeline, with submission deadlines by stage, a judging period and a winner announcement. Entry fees depend on the programme and increase with each submission stage. Gathering input from several countries takes longer than you expect, so build in time for reviews, approvals and holidays in different regions.

As an example, in the 2027 cycle for Business Leadership, the Early Bird Submission Deadline is July 10, 2027 and the Final Submission Deadline is August 25, 2027. The Judging Period runs August 26 – September 9, 2027, and winners are announced September 10, 2027. Other programmes follow different dates. Always confirm the latest dates on the Awards Timeline and current fees on the submit an entry page.

A simple working plan for a cross-border nomination:

• Weeks 1–2: agree the achievement, programme and entry owner; read the rules.
• Weeks 3–4: collect evidence from each location in a shared template.
• Weeks 5–6: draft, edit into one voice and secure approvals.
• Final step: submit ahead of your target stage deadline, leaving a buffer for technical or time-zone surprises.

FAQ

How is a team entry judged?

Entries are checked for scope and eligibility, then scored anonymously by multiple jurors against weighted criteria. The top-scoring entries are shortlisted for in-depth review. You can read more on the judging process page.

How much does it cost to nominate a team?

Entry fees depend on the programme and the submission stage, and they increase with each stage. Current fees are listed on the submit an entry page.

Who can I contact with questions about a nomination?

For questions that the Competition Rules and Regulations do not answer, email info@global1000award.com.

Ready to recognise your team?

Recognising a distributed team is a meaningful way to acknowledge work that crosses borders and might otherwise go unseen. Pick the right programme, gather your evidence and submit your team's entry before your chosen stage deadline.