Chapter 7 — Choosing the Right Categories for Your Strengths
One of the most important steps in earning meaningful public recognition through business awards, especially the Globee Awards, is selecting the right categories. Many individuals underestimate themselves because they assume that awards are only for executives, founders, inventors, or people with extraordinary accomplishments. But the truth is that the Globee Awards offer a wide range of categories across industries, expertise levels, and roles—making it possible for individuals at all stages of their careers to participate.
This chapter helps you identify which award categories align most closely with your strengths, achievements, and contributions. Whether you are an employee, manager, entrepreneur, business owner, freelancer, or self-employed professional, there are categories that fit your unique experiences and accomplishments.
Why Selecting the Right Category Matters
Choosing the right category:
- Highlights your strengths more effectively
- Aligns your submission with the expectations of the judges
- Increases the clarity of your entry
- Improves your chances of receiving recognition
- Ensures fairness and relevance
- Helps you build a long-term recognition roadmap
When individuals enter categories that are too broad or too advanced for their achievements, their submissions may not score as strongly—even when their accomplishments are excellent. Selecting the right category ensures your achievements are evaluated in the proper context.
Understanding Globee Awards’ Category Diversity
The Globee Awards offer category groups that recognize:
- Individual excellence
- Professional achievements
- Leadership contributions
- Innovation
- Customer success
- Communications
- Marketing and branding
- Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Product and service contributions
- Team achievements
- Rising talent
- Industry expertise
This diversity ensures that individuals from all backgrounds—technical, creative, operational, customer-facing, and managerial—have a place to shine.
Three Steps to Choosing the Best Categories
There are three simple steps to selecting the right category:
- Identify your achievement type
- Match your achievement to category groups
- Choose the level that fits your role and contribution
Let’s walk through each step in detail.
Step 1: Identify Your Achievement Type
Use the frameworks from earlier chapters to determine your primary achievement type:
A. Performance & Professional Excellence
You improved process, quality, accuracy, timelines, efficiency, or productivity.
B. Innovation
You created something new, introduced a creative idea, or improved an existing system.
C. Leadership
Formal or informal—you guided others, mentored, coordinated work, or demonstrated initiative.
D. Customer Excellence
You solved customer issues, improved experience, or handled complex situations professionally.
E. Communications Achievement
You improved clarity, documentation, messaging, presentations, or cross-team collaboration.
F. Entrepreneurial Contribution
You started a business, grew revenue, expanded services, improved branding, or made strategic decisions.
G. Technology or Product Contribution
You contributed to developing, improving, or managing products or technical systems.
H. Team or Collaborative Achievement
You worked as part of a team and made meaningful contributions to a project.
Once you identify the type, you can map it to the right Globee Awards categories.
Step 2: Match Achievement Types to Category Groups
Below is a structured breakdown that maps common achievement types to Globee Awards category groups.
1. Professional Excellence Categories
Best for:
- Employees
- Managers
- Specialists
- Analysts
- Coordinators
- Administrative professionals
- Customer service employees
- Project support staff
Achievement types:
- Efficiency improvements
- Quality enhancements
- Process optimization
- Productivity increases
- Problem-solving
- Training support
- Internal improvements
Examples include:
- “Professional Excellence – Individual”
- “Achievement in Operations”
- “Achievement in Organizational Efficiency”
2. Leadership Categories
Best for:
- Managers
- Team leads
- Project leaders
- Senior-level individual contributors
- Informal leaders
Achievement types:
- Team coordination
- Mentorship
- Taking initiative
- Guiding others
- Leading meetings
- Handling crisis situations
- Supporting or motivating colleagues
Examples include:
- “Leadership Achievement”
- “Influential Leader of the Year”
- “People-Focused Leadership”
3. Innovation Categories
Best for:
- Problem-solvers
- Creative thinkers
- Technical professionals
- Individuals who introduced new ideas
- Those who improved systems or workflows
Achievement types:
- Product improvements
- Feature development
- New process designs
- Creativity in problem-solving
- Automation or efficiency ideas
Examples include:
- “Innovation Achievement”
- “Creative Professional of the Year”
- “Innovator of the Year”
4. Customer Excellence Categories
Best for:
- Customer support
- Client relations
- Account managers
- Customer success
- Service teams
- Consultants
Achievement types:
- Improving customer satisfaction
- Handling escalations
- Securing client trust
- Improving customer journeys
- Delivering exceptional service
Examples include:
- “Customer Service Achievement”
- “Customer Excellence – Individual”
- “Client Success Achievement”
5. Communications Categories
Best for:
- Writers
- Trainers
- Presenters
- Marketing assistants
- HR professionals
- Documentation specialists
- Anyone who communicates clearly
Achievement types:
- Creating or improving documentation
- Leading communication efforts
- Helping teams collaborate better
- Designing presentations or guides
Examples include:
- “Communications Achievement”
- “Internal Communications Excellence”
- “Content Creation Achievement”
6. Entrepreneur & Business Owner Categories
Best for:
- Entrepreneurs
- Founders
- Freelancers
- Consultants
- Small business owners
Achievement types:
- Starting a business
- Growing revenue
- Improving branding
- Expanding services
- Building a customer base
- Making strategic business decisions
Examples include:
- “Entrepreneur Achievement”
- “Business Owner of the Year”
- “Solo Professional Achievement”
7. Technology Contribution Categories
Best for:
- Technical professionals
- Developers
- Analysts
- Engineers
- IT support
- Security professionals
Achievement types:
- Building technical solutions
- Improving systems
- Enhancing products
- Supporting technology projects
- Improving security or automation
Examples include:
- “Technology Professional Achievement”
- “Technical Innovation Achievement”
8. Rising Star & Emerging Talent Categories
Best for:
- Early-career professionals
- New employees
- Young professionals
- Anyone with strong growth and potential
Achievement types:
- Quick learning
- High impact early in career
- Exceptional trajectory
- Consistent improvement
Examples include:
- “Rising Star of the Year”
- “Emerging Professional Achievement”
Step 3: Choose the Right Level (Individual, Team, or Role-Specific)
Globee Awards categories are designed to accommodate different levels of contribution.
Individual Level
Best when:
- You led or contributed significantly
- Your individual work stands out
- You made measurable personal impact
Team Level
Best when:
- The success depended on collaboration
- You played a meaningful role but not the only role
- The achievement was shared across team members
Role-Specific Level
Best when:
- Your achievement is strongly connected to your job function
- Example: customer service → customer excellence categories
Choosing the appropriate level ensures your submission is evaluated fairly.
How to Know If You’re Choosing the Right Category
Ask yourself:
1. Does this category match my actual work?
If yes, it’s a good fit.
2. Will my achievement be clear and relevant to judges?
If your achievement fits the category criteria, clarity increases.
3. Do I have evidence to support my submission?
Evidence strengthens your category selection.
4. Is there a category that more closely matches my contribution?
Sometimes switching categories increases relevance.
5. Does this category align with my long-term career path?
Choose categories that help build your recognition roadmap.
Examples of Good Category Matching
Example 1: Customer Support Employee
Achievement: Reduced customer ticket response time.
Category Fit: Customer Excellence – Individual
Example 2: Marketing Coordinator
Achievement: Improved internal communication workflow.
Category Fit: Communications Achievement
Example 3: Manager
Achievement: Led a cross-functional project successfully.
Category Fit: Leadership Achievement
Example 4: Entrepreneur
Achievement: Launched a new service generating 40% of revenue.
Category Fit: Entrepreneur Achievement
Example 5: Developer
Achievement: Built a tool that automated manual processes.
Category Fit: Innovation Achievement or Technology Professional Achievement
These matches help judges understand your context.
Why Choosing the Right Category Matters for Future Growth
When you match achievements with the right Globee Awards categories:
- You create a clear recognition roadmap
- You build credibility in specific areas
- You strengthen your professional identity
- You attract opportunities aligned with your strengths
- You grow your career intentionally
- You build a legacy of publicly verifiable achievements
Selecting the right category now makes your future submissions stronger and more strategic.
Final Thoughts for Chapter 7
Choosing the right Globee Awards category is not about aiming for the highest-level recognition—it is about choosing the category that accurately reflects your strengths and achievements. When individuals select categories that fit their contributions, their submissions become clearer, more compelling, and more aligned with what judges look for.
In the next chapter, you will learn how to build an annual participation cycle—staying consistent every year so you create a long-term roadmap of achievements and continuous public recognition.