And the Award Goes to... How We Help Clients Get the Recognition They Deserve
Do awards really matter?
In today’s crowded marketing landscape, visibility and recognition are key. Industry and company awards don’t just highlight your success; they position you as a trusted expert and thought leader in your field. But for many, the process can feel overwhelming: Where do I start? What story do I tell? How can I stand out?
Our clients, visionary leaders like you, are immersed in the day-to-day demands of running their businesses: leading teams, serving loyal customers, and making a real impact in their communities. The question is not about whether they are worthy of awards — it’s a matter of having the time, strategy, and storytelling power to make their case shine among the others.
That’s where KCo steps in as a strategic partner. We dig deep, fine-tune your message, craft an application that leaves a lasting impression on the judges, and share your story to amplify your success.
Recent Wins
Our clients have recently taken home these awards — and we assisted during the application process.
The Business Press: Great Women of Texas
Inc. 5000
AIA Fort Worth Design Award
National EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce: Vandergriff Award
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce: Spirit of Enterprise award
These accomplishments helped our clients gain greater visibility, strengthen their reputation, attract new business, and see increased traffic to their website and social media.
Here’s how we helped.
The KCo Award-Winning Strategy
Research and Planning
We start with a good old-fashioned spreadsheet to kick off our award audit process, posing questions like:
What has our client won before?
What awards are they hoping to win?
What is the competition doing?
Once we have a clearer picture, we research award opportunities that align with the client’s industry and goals.
Unfolding the Narrative
At KCo, we’re storytellers. We examine everything to uncover the heart of the story — exploring our clients’ core values and mission and engaging them in meaningful conversations that not only build trust, but help us gain more and more insight into their goals.
Application Management
For each award submission, KCo handles everything from interviewing decision-makers and copywriting and editing to collecting assets like headshots, testimonials, and metrics and submitting materials.
Amplifying Success
We help clients maximize the visibility of their accomplishments. We go to press with your award-winning status: press releases, internal announcements, blog posts, social media content, and more.
Case in Point: Award-Winning Results for Our Client
One of our clients was recently awarded National EY Entrepreneur of the Year. Having worked with this client for years, we crafted an application that wove their narrative of family legacy, innovation in their industry, and deep community impact. The results speak for themselves.
The story was picked up by 15 media outlets across local, regional, and trade publications.
The press release distributed via newswire received 5,007 views, 310 clicks, and 660 multimedia interactions.
On the day of the announcement, website traffic increased by 55% year-over-year, garnering 761 views.
The Facebook post celebrating the award outperformed our typical content, earning 97% more views than the average and nearly doubling its reach.
Engagement on the Facebook post surged 331% compared to our annual benchmark.
Ready for the Spotlight?
Strategic storytelling and expert support can turn your meaningful work into award-winning recognition. When you partner with someone who understands how to research opportunities, craft compelling narratives, and manage the process from start to finish, your company gains the visibility, credibility, and momentum it deserves.
If you’re ready to get noticed, Kwedar & Co. is here to help. Let’s take your story to center stage.
About The Author
As Director of Operations, Jessi keeps Kwedar & Co. running smoothly — overseeing systems, workflows, and resource management to ensure the team can deliver exceptional work, every time.
With a degree in Business from Murray State University, she brings a sharp operational mindset and a deep commitment to both team support and client service. Whether she’s building processes, optimizing capacity, or solving problems before they surface, Jessi plays a critical (if often behind-the-scenes) role in KCo’s day-to-day success.
Her work may stay behind the scenes, but its impact is felt in every client deliverable and team milestone.
