About The ETHOS Awards

The term ETHOS describes the guiding beliefs or ideals that characterize a community, culture or ideology. Likewise, DSA's slate of awards is designed to identify and promote programs that serve as examples of direct selling done right. Whether used to empower independent direct sellers, fuel businesses processes or make our world a better place, the programs recognized with an ETHOS Award have one thing in common – they help define direct selling as a business that helps people live better lives.

Here's what you need to know:

DSA's Annual Awards program features seven awards representing 19 subcategories. The winner in each subcategory will be considered as a finalist to receive the category award.

Award entries will be judged by a distinguished panel of judges representing a variety of disciplines including direct selling, marketing, training/motivation, R&D, sales and more. We'll be engaging experts from both inside and outside of the direct selling community who will bring a discerning eye and keen sense of excellence to their review of the award entries.

All award finalists and recipients will be featured during DSA's Annual Meeting and beyond, providing DSA award honorees with access to a spotlight that will showcase their success and set them apart from their peers. From opportunities to describe their success to others in the direct selling community to industry media coverage and more, award recipients will find this recognition to be an effective way to motivate their salesforce, illustrate their commitment to their success and promote their companies.

Industry awards are a surefire way to give your opportunity, your products and your brand a leg up in the marketplace. In fact, it's one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to help motivate your salesforce and your employees and grow your business.

Enjoy specific benefits including:

• The opportunity to present your success in a workshop during DSA's Annual Meeting or topic-specific seminar
• Being featured on DSA's website and in industry publications
• Media exposure through DSA media outreach and social media coverage
• Taking home and displaying an impressive trophy as a symbol of your success

How to enter:

• View an informational webinar on creating a winning entry
• Review the award categories and subcategories and select your company's best programs
• Complete the award cover page form
• Attach a PDF of no more than three (3) pages that includes the requested information for each award
• All entries must be received no later than 5 p.m. EDT on Friday, March 29, 2013
  NOTE: This has been extended from the original deadline of March 15, 2013
• Sit back, relax and get ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor!

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