Justify a raise; increase your budget. Equip yourself with a compelling example of what you can do before you ask for money.
Broaden your expertise. Use the process to highlight areas for improvement or to refine your strategic thought process.
Raise the bar. Take your work to the next level. Set your sights on something higher.
Increase your confidence. Prove to yourself—and company leaders or clients—that your work is exceptional.
Enhance our profession. Boost the profile and perception of communication. Tell the world that our work is about adding value to business and getting bottom-line results.
Enjoy the accomplishment. You’ve worked hard. Celebrate your efforts. Bask in the glow of peer recognition.
Inspire your team. Bring them together under to produce a show-stopping project. Share the glory when it’s complete.
Become a legend (in certain circles).
The 2009 Gold Quill Awards program is sponsored by Towers Perrin.