Nominee Promotions Toolkit
Congratulations on being a 2021 Stella Awards nominee! As we look ahead to recovery, the Stella Awards offer a tremendous opportunity to be recognized by your colleagues and partners for the outstanding quality and services that you deliver to the meetings industry. Now it’s time to get out the vote! Encourage your colleagues, partners and clients to unite, support and show gratitude for their connections with you and your fellow nominees.
Find everything you need here to get started with Stella Awards 2021 voting here.
Stella Awards finalists will be automatically chosen based on the number of votes received during the public voting round April 7 through May 14, 2021.
It's critical to ask your planner partners to log in and vote! All voters will be entered to win an Amazon gift card. Make sure your nomination gets the most votes!
On this page, you will find all of the tools, copy and creatives to help promote your nomination across your website, email and social media channels. If you are interested in custom Stella graphics or have any additional questions, please contact us here.
- How to Link to Your Nomination(s)
- Suggested Promotional Copy
- Stella Awards "Vote For Us" logos
- Stella Awards Custom Branded Graphics
- Social Media Custom-Sized "Vote For Us" images
- Follow Our Social Media Channels
- Personal Email Signature
How to Link to Your Nomination(s)
All website links, email and social promotions should link directly to your nomination on the Stella Awards website. To go directly to your nomination(s), use the Search feature to get a unique link for all of your nominations on one page.
1. Use the search box on the main page to find your brand or specific property.
2. Copy the URL from the search results page
3. Go to http://bitly.com and paste the URL to create a shortened link (optional)
4. Copy the new bit.ly/XXXXXX URL and embed in your website copy, website image, and share it via email or social media
You can also easily navigate to your nomination by viewing the list of supplier categories here and hotel categories here.
Suggested Promotional Copy
All of the copy listed below may be used or re-purposed in company emails, blog articles, eNewsletters, your website, social media or other marketing materials. Note anything highlighted in yellow is placeholder copy that you need to customize and/or add a link. Use the copy with the supporting graphics provided, including social media images, an email signature and a nominee logo. Spread the word – good luck!
Short version copy (suggested use: social media, website and/or newsletter blurb, personal email signature)
We've been nominated for a Stella Award! Help [insert your company name] get recognized for being among the best of the best. Please vote for us [insert hyperlink to your nomination(s)] today! #StellaAwards2021
You can help us win a Stella Award and be recognized as one of the elite! Vote for us [insert hyperlink to your nomination(s)] and enter to win an Amazon gift card! #StellaAwards2021
Support us on the road to recovery- vote for [insert your company name here] today [insert hyperlink to your nomination(s)] to let #eventprofs know we deliver excellence every time. #StellaAwards2021
We've shown we’re among the best [insert category(ies) here]. Please vote for us [insert hyperlink to your nomination(s)] to win a Stella Award! #StellaAwards2021
Tweet This: We’re a #StellaAwards2021 nominee! Vote @ Stella-Awards.com [insert hyperlink to your nomination(s)] and enter to win an Amazon gift card. @mcmagtweet @successfulmtgs #Meetingprofs #Eventprofs
Medium version copy (suggested use: social media, website and/or newsletter blurb)
We’re excited to announce that [insert your company name] is a nominee in the prestigious 5th Annual Stella Awards (#StellaAwards2021) from Northstar Meetings Group! We’re nominated in the category(ies) of [insert category(ies) here]. Vote for us here! [insert hyperlink to your nomination(s)]
Help [insert your company name] win a Stella Award by voting at [insert hyperlink to your nomination(s)]. Once you vote, you’ll be entered to win one of 15 Amazon gift cards from Northstar Meetings Group, which will be awarded to individuals after the voting period ends. Vote today [insert hyperlink to your nomination(s)]and help us get recognized for what you already know: [insert your company name] is among the best of the best! #StellaAwards2021
Stella Awards "Vote For Us" Logo Badge
Suggested use for : embed on your website, blog post, email newsletter or social (note additional social images below). Be sure to link the image to your Stella Award nomination.
To save an image: 1. Click link 2. Right click image “save as” 3. Save to your desktop. If you would like a different or custom version of the vote for me logo, contact us here.
Complimentary Stella Awards Custom Branded Graphics
Amplify your message with complimentary custom Stella Awards graphics branded with your logo. Click here for examples of a custom graphic.
You can use the files provided to customize to your liking or send us an eps high-res version of your logo along with the category(ies) you're nominated for.
Social Media Images
Here is a link to a dropbox with images sized for various social media platforms.
Be sure to link your social media post to your Stella Award nomination(s) and use #StellaAwards2021.
If you would like a different or custom version of the "vote for me" logo, contact us here.
Follow Our Social Media Channels
Keep up to date with newest info on Stella voting and more. Use #StellaAwards2021.
Northstar Meetings Group
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Instagram: @NorthstarMeets
Twitter: @NorthstarMeets
Facebook: Northstar Meetings Group
Meetings & Conventions
Twitter: @mcmagtweet
Facebook: MeetingsandConventions
Instagram: @meetings.conventions
Personal Email Signature
Add a “Vote For Us” Stella Awards logo to your personal email signature. Click here to find dropbox with email signature options.
Contact us for a custom signature. Be sure to link to your Stella Award nomination(s).
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