How much does it cost to enter?For 2023, the cost to enter per category is US$45 and fees apply to the awards-by-nomination categories only. You will be asked to make payment via the entry form upon submission of your first nomination. The entry fee is non-refundable. Any discounts offered throughout the nomination process will not apply to fees already paid. Discount codes can only be used one time per company.
Can I start my entry online and finish it at a later date? Yes you can. Our nomination form allows submitters to save their entry as a draft and add to it at a later date.
Can I amend my entry once I have clicked submit?No, entries cannot be amended once they have been submitted for the judges review.
What supporting documents are allowed? We can accept most file types via the nomination form. If you have any issues uploading a file, please email it to lauren.wilson@irmagazine.com
There is no limit or word count for supporting documents, but please avoid including superfluous documents if they are not relevant to the entry. Remember it is quality and relevance that matter.
Can I hyperlink text in the entry form?No, the entry form does not allow for text to be hyperlinked. However, there is space in the supporting documents section to add links that support your nomination.
Can I submit supporting documents that are written in my native language?No. We can only accept supporting documents written in English.How will my entry be judged?The judging process is made up of three simple phases:Phase one: Once the entry deadline has passed, the IR Magazine editorial team reviews all submissions and produces the short listPhase two: The short-listed entries are shared with an independent judging panel made up of industry experts. The judges review each short-listed entry and select their top two picks per categoryPhase three: The judges come together to discuss, debate and select the final list of winners who will go on to win an awardThe judges’ votes are not made public, but their comments may be published in articles or reports after the event. Judges are not required to make comments against every submission.
Will my entry be shared with anyone else apart from the IR Magazine team and the judging panel?Information from your entry (including any files you upload) may be made public after the awards to substantiate your nomination. If you do not wish for your entry to be shared in this way then you should mark it as confidential. There will be an opportunity to do this in the entry form.
When will I know if my entry has made the short list?We will inform short-listed companies and individuals from September onwards.
I have a question that is not answered here. Who do I contact?You can contact Lauren Wilson, head of event operations, by email at lauren.wilson@irmagazine.com or call +44 20 8004 5339.
I have all of the information I need. How do I start my entry?Click here to go to the entry form and follow the instructions to start the process.
Good luck!
