Best Business School Partnership
The Best Business School Partnership award recognises business schools that share AMBA & BGA’s passion for building networks and have adopted a proactive, innovative approach to strategic collaboration.
It is open to any business school working strategically and collaboratively with (for example) another school / group of schools, an employer, a consultant, education partner or technology provider, a social impact group, an individual, a charity, or another organisation.
Nominations for this category are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry. Our judges are now reviewing all nominations.
Eligibility
- AMBA-accredited and BGA members, validated and accredited business schools are invited to nominate themselves if they are eligible, based on the Award Criteria
- When nominating a partnership, please ask the partner organisation’s permission first.
Ineligibility
- Ineligible entries may be disqualified at any phase of the competition without notification
- Late submissions will be ineligible
- Incomplete submissions will be ineligible
Award Criteria
- A clear narrative that demonstrates why the strategy was implemented
- How the partnership is having an impact
- Describe the strategic link the business school has with the partner organisation
- Evidence that the partnership supports the values and purpose of the business school
- An outline of how the partnership and development strategy ties in with the goals of both organisations – it should be wider and more innovative than simply placing students in jobs, or selling a product, for example
- Evidence of success: how it has strengthened the position of both partner
Shortlisted Schools will be required to provide a school biography, logo (jpeg and eps), partner’s logo and bio, and answers to why they should win this award which we will use for marketing purposes.
No further steps following being shortlisted – judges will select winners.
Award Winners
Explore the recent winners in this category and learn more about the achievements recognised by the Excellence Awards.
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