Proof that
wins you more work.
A simple, independent award for small businesses and solopreneurs. A badge, a certificate and your own mention on the winners page — for your website, Google profile, quotes, proposals, socials, even your van. Enter your business in three minutes.
Entry is $49. Your badge and digital certificate are yours at no extra charge.
- Independently judged
- Real, usable credential
- Scored against three published criteria
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 keep.
Stand out from competitors who don't have it
Most small operators 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. Someone other than you looked at the work and scored it against three published criteria — 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.
Fast and affordable — social proof without the usual hassle
One quick entry. Three minutes. No consultants, no travel, no black-tie gala. Just usable proof, on your terms.
3-minute entry · independently judged · real proof for your business
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.
Who this is for.
The kind of small operator we built this for — and the kind of everyday credibility win it delivers.
Self-employed electrician
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.
Independent bakery
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.
Freelance tutor
Word-of-mouth from parents pays the bills. A judged credential on her profile turns 'sounds nice' into 'let's book her'.
Independent care provider
Families choose on trust. An independently-judged badge on the website and leaflets is proof that this isn't just another listing.
Solo practitioner
One-person clinic competing with big brands online. A Standout mention on the site does what a marketing team would — fast, affordable, 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 proof 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. Straightforward, fast, and built for people with a job to do.
We read it and score it
Our team reads every entry and scores it against three published criteria. Same questions for everyone — no boys' club.
Win, and get proof you can use
Winners get the seal, a shareable badge, an email signature badge, a certificate, and a mention on the winners page. All of it included, nothing more to pay.
Here's the bar. Clear it and you're in.
Solid on all three criteria, and Standout on at least one. That's the whole test — published before you enter, and applied the same way to every entry.
Put your work forward.
Scored against the same three published criteria as every other entry. Payment is handled in the next step.
Every entry is read and scored by our team. Winner options are only shown if your entry is selected. By entering you agree to our terms and conditions.