In 2012 there will be three medals up for grabs in eleven categories, and in addition, we will again be inducting a further six "sales legends" into the "Hall of Fame".
If you glance over to the left-hand column, you will see the timeline we are working with and you can also stay up to date with all the news: Follow @topsalesawards
Unlike previous years, medalists will be decided by a judging panel consisting of six industry experts in each category. Once each judging panel has made their decision, their marks will be passed to an independent adjudicator, who will then verify the final results.
Two further changes for 2012: We will be re-instating the live online ceremony, so do look out for further details on this and secondly, we have decided to allow nominations to be made all through the year, rather than having one mad rush in November. So for example, if you read an excellent article or book in March, and you believe it is worthy of your nomination, you can do so whilst it is fresh in your mind.
Don't forget to stay up to date with all the news: Follow @topsalesawards
Top CRM Solution
Traditionally, salespeople have used CRM solutions because they have been told to do so, not because they want to. Not anymore and we are seeking to discover their preferred choices.
Top Sales & Marketing Article
Throughout 2012, we are running monthly competitions to find the best sales article, and as we have for the past four years, we will identify the "Top Sales Article of the Year"
Top Sales & Marketing Blog
From the hundreds of sales and marketing blogs currently available on the internet today, we will select the twelve most successful, and indeed the most popular, based on recognized criteria.
Top Sales & Marketing Blog Post
Of the thousands - even tens of thousands - of blog posts made ths year, which ones inspire us, motivate us, educate us, or even amuse us?
Top Sales & Marketing Book
Of the hundreds of sales and marketing books published this year, which ones stand out for their quality and originality? Which are the "must reads?"
Top Sales & Marketing eBook
There can be no doubting the popularity of this relatively new format, and the more traditional publishers are certainly worried: This year will see a proliferation of excellent eBooks - which are our favorites?
Top Sales & Marketing Resource Site
Where do time constrained frontline sales and marketing professionals like to go for advice that they can rely on? Which sites have the most comprehensive resources?
Top Sales & Marketing Thought Leader
Here we wish to recognize the people who have really made a difference in the sales space this year. Who has "shone" over the year and inspired us?
Top Sales Assessment Tool
This year, we are witnessing more and more companies waking up to the importance of making the right decisions at the recruitment stage. As a consequence, we are all now more aware of a number of exceptional companies who are offering a range of comprehensive sales assessment tools. So who is the best? The most accurate? The most professional?
Top Sales Productivity Tool
New sales tools are being launched every week, and in 2012, we are witnessing the release of hundreds, if not thousands of new applications.
Top Selling Solution
From the myriad of solutions that are currently around, which of those are making the biggest impact on modern day selling? Which are the "must haves?"
