Apply by Tuesday 31st October 2023
If you have strengthened your security using Microsoft, then this competition is for you! The Microsoft First Awards for Security and Compliance 2023 are now open to all existing Softwerx customers*.
There are great prizes to be won, including a Microsoft Surface Go.
How it works
Entering is easy, totalling a maximum of 500 words. The questions cover the 5 main benefits of using Microsoft security in your organisation:
- AWARENESS
- SECURITY POSTURE
- STREAMLINED SECURITY
- USER EXPERIENCE
- COMMERCIAL GAINS
The overall winner and finalists will be announced in late 2023. To learn more, download the Invitation Pack.

Overall winner prizes
The overall winner will walk away with an array of great prizes:
- Microsoft Surface Go
- Engraved pen (‘Microsoft Visionary’)
- Personalised bottle of bubbly
- Custom digital swag pack to use on your emails, website, etc
- A bespoke Microsoft security assessment worth £3000
- Trophy
Finalist prizes
Finalists will win a set of excellent prizes too:
- Engraved pen (‘Microsoft Visionary’)
- Personalised bottle of bubbly
- Custom digital swag pack to use on your emails, website, etc
- Trophy

DISCLAIMER: This event is not endorsed by Microsoft, nor does it represent the views of Microsoft.
*For more information and eligibility criteria, see the Terms and Conditions.