Frequently Asked Questions…

These questions & answers have been compiled based on questions received.

If you have an additional question, contact the organisers by email. We will add any additional questions relevant to entrants to this list.

Note that there is detailed information about the Awards in a number of locations on this web site. 

How do I know if I can enter?
Please read the eligibility criteria.

Do I have to be a registered company?
No - the Awards are open to all types of businesses including registered companies, sole traders, partnerships, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations.

How do I know which category(s) to enter?
Read the eligibility guide first, should you still be unsure please call the awards helpline on 020 7580 8834.

What happens to information I provide?
This information will be used to judge your entry and will only be seen by the awards administration, sifting and field judges.  Unfortunately we are unable to return any additional information supplied.

I nominated a company - what happens next?
They will receive an email or telephone call telling them you have nominated them, and providing a link they can use to complete an entry.

Why do I have to fill in an application?
To provide enough information for the judges to understand what you have achieved, and compare your entry against your peers.

I'm not the right person in my organisation to enter - what do I do?
You can either nominate your company providing contact details for the right person, or encourage them to enter.

We are a registered charity - can I still enter?
Yes you can - you can enter any of the categories provided you fulfil the entry requirements.

We are a subsidiary of a non-UK company - can we enter?
Yes, provided you are a UK registered company.

What is the judging process?
Once entries close, a short-listing process begins. Incomplete or ineligible entries are rejected. The remaining entries in each category are then reviewed and a broad ranking based on the judging criteria produced. The best entries in each category are then forwarded to the field judging teams.

How long will it take to enter?
That very much depends on how much detail you provide, however to actually fill in the questions should take 40-50 minutes in total. You should also consider reviewing the questions and writing the answers off-line so you can cut & paste them into the fields provided.