Proof that
wins you more work.
An affordable, independent award for small businesses and solopreneurs. A badge, certificate and short write-up you can put on your website, Google profile, quotes, proposals, socials — even your van. Enter in three minutes for $49.
- Independently judged
- Real, usable credential
- Not everyone wins
What a Standout win actually does for you.
Recognition as a marketing tool — not an ego trophy. Six practical ways a Standout badge earns its $49 back.
Stand out from competitors who don't have it
Most small operators in your patch have no independent credential at all. A judged badge on your quote is an easy edge.
Add a trust badge to your site & Google profile
Drop the Standout badge on your homepage, footer, and Google Business Profile — visual proof before a customer even reads a review.
Put it on quotes, proposals and invoices
Every quote you send goes out with an independent award attached. It quietly answers the 'why you?' question.
Show customers you're independently recognised
Not self-declared. Not a paid listing. Judged against a published rubric — and customers can tell the difference.
Use it on socials, signage and your van
Badge on Instagram, LinkedIn, your window, your vehicle, your email signature. One credential, dozens of surfaces.
Cheap and fast — social proof without a big budget
$49 to enter. Three minutes. No consultants, no travel, no black-tie gala. Just usable proof, on your terms.
3-minute entry · independently judged · nothing else charged unless you win
Know someone whose work deserves a shout-out?
Send a free, genuine nomination — a quick note that tells someone their work matters. No payment, no pressure.
A nomination is a genuine thank-you — entering the award is a separate, optional step they choose themselves.
- Completely free, takes about a minute
- We let them know you had them in mind
- Want their work judged? They can enter separately for $49
Nominate someone in about a minute
If you run a small business, this is your award.
Tradespeople, local service businesses, freelancers, solopreneurs, independent professionals, creators building a client base — the people who don't have a marketing budget for a big awards circuit, but need real proof they're good at what they do.
Small businesses. Real proof that helps them win work.
The kind of small operator we built this for — and the kind of everyday credibility win it delivers.
Built the whole business on word-of-mouth and 5-star reviews. A Standout badge on his quotes and van gives new customers one more reason to say yes.
Loyal locals, tight margins, no marketing budget. An independent award on the window and the Instagram bio helps compete with the chain down the road.
Word-of-mouth from parents pays the bills. A judged credential on her profile turns 'sounds nice' into 'let's book her'.
Families choose on trust. An independently-judged badge on the website and leaflets is proof that this isn't just another listing.
One-person clinic competing with big brands online. A Standout write-up on the site does what a marketing team would — cheap, fast, real.
If you run a small business and need real, independent proof that helps customers pick you — that's exactly what this is for.
From "maybe" to trophy in three steps.
No forms in triplicate. No jargon. No months of waiting.
Enter in 3 minutes
A few short questions and one paragraph on why the work stands out. $49 covers judging — nothing else unless you win.
Judged, not gatekept
Independent judges score every entry against clear, published criteria. Same rubric for everyone — no boys' club.
Win → get proof you can use
Winners get a certificate, public winner page, shareable badge, and a short write-up — for your site, LinkedIn, proposals, and profiles. Proof that helps you win the next opportunity.
$49 to enter. Nothing else unless you win.
Nominating is free — always. Entering (yourself or as a gift) is a flat $49. Winner packages are only chosen (and paid) if the judges pick the entry.
Winners can use the badge and write-up on their site, LinkedIn, proposals and profiles — proof that helps win the next opportunity.
Nominate
A free digital nomination for someone whose work you admire. They choose whether to enter.
Nominate someone →Gift an entry
Cover someone's entry as a gift. Real, judged recognition they can use — on their profile, their website, with clients.
Gift their entry →Enter my business
Any category, any field. Independently judged against a published rubric. One flat price — no upsell to enter.
Start my entry →Winner packages (only if you win)
Pick the way you want to celebrate — only if your entry is selected.
Digital
Certificate · Winner page · Badge
Classic
Everything in Digital · Trophy · Short write-up
Premium
Everything in Classic · Premium trophy · Feature · Year 1 licence
Annual badge licence — $79/yr — keep displaying your badge.
Not everyone wins. That's why the badge is worth something.
Every entry is independently scored against clear, published criteria. If you win here, it's because your work earned it — which is exactly why a Standout badge and write-up carry real weight with customers on your website, Google profile, quotes, proposals and shop window. Cheap, fast, independent proof that helps you win the next job.
Put your work in front of the judges.
Independently judged against the same rubric as every other entry. You'll pay $49 today — winner packages are only charged if the judges select your entry.
You'll pay $49 today. Winner packages are only charged if the judges select your entry — never before.