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Client Retention Excellence Trophy 2027

This award celebrates a client success team that has achieved industry-leading retention rates through superior service delivery. It recognizes the methodology and consistency behind successful long-term client partnerships.

Opens 2027-01-15 Closes 2027-05-31 £250 entry
Direct answers

Client Retention Excellence Trophy: the short answers

What is the Client Retention Excellence Trophy?
This award celebrates a client success team that has achieved industry-leading retention rates through superior service delivery. It recognizes the methodology and consistency behind successful long-term client partnerships.
Who can be nominated for the Client Retention Excellence Trophy?
Open to dedicated account management teams within professional service firms. Must be a team-based nomination.
When do nominations open and close?
Nominations for the 2027 edition open on 2027-01-15 and close on 2027-05-31.
How much does it cost to enter?
£250 per entry, invoiced once eligibility is confirmed.
How are entries judged?
A judging panel scores every entry against weighted criteria: Retention rate statistical performance 40%, Quality of service methodology 20%, Client satisfaction metrics 20%, Innovation in account management 20%.
What does the winner receive?
Crystal trophy, dedicated gala table, and a feature case study in the Global Service Review.

Eligibility

Open to dedicated account management teams within professional service firms. Must be a team-based nomination.

Criteria

  • Consistent annual client retention rate exceeding 90%
  • Structured client feedback and response loop implementation
  • Measurable improvements in net promoter scores
  • Evidence of customized service value propositions
  • Cross-departmental collaboration for client success

Judging weights

Retention rate statistical performance40%
Quality of service methodology20%
Client satisfaction metrics20%
Innovation in account management20%

Prize

Crystal trophy, dedicated gala table, and a feature case study in the Global Service Review.

Sponsored by International Client Management Association

Submit a nomination

Self-nomination and third-party nomination are both accepted.

Entry fee of £250 is invoiced after eligibility is confirmed.