Judges

Who gets to see my entry? Is it confidential?

Yes, all entries are confidential. Only our Judges see the details of your entry, and they individually sign a confidentiality agreement. Marketing materials supplied as part of your entry, i.e. your logo, team photo(s) and media statement will be used to publicly promote you/your business as an entrant.

How many finalists will there be in each category?

Where shortlisting is required, up to five finalists will be selected in each category.

If a category receives five or fewer eligible entries, all eligible entrants will progress as finalists, provided they meet the entry requirements and judging criteria.

The awards continue to grow in popularity. A finalist shortlisting process helps ensure the judging process remains fair, robust and manageable, while maintaining the value and prestige of being named a finalist.

Does entering mean we are automatically a finalist?

In previous years, this has been the case. However as the awards continue to grow in popularity, a finalist shortlisting process will be introduced if a category receives more than five eligible entries. In this case, the judges will select up to five finalists to progress in that category.

If an award category receives five or fewer eligible entries, all eligible entrants will progress as finalists, provided they meet the entry requirements and judging criteria.

If a category does not receive enough entries, the Chamber reserves the right to combine categories, reduce the number of finalists, or not present an award in a category where there are insufficient entries or where entries do not sufficiently meet the judging criteria.