How to Enter

Our awards are very simple to enter and are open to anyone involved in higher education. All the information below will help you prepare your entry. When you are ready, click the 'Enter Now' button on the top of the page and select the category you wish to enter.

• Entry is free.
• All entrants must submit their entry online, of no more than 500 words that covers the key criteria set out for the category they are entering.
• You can enter as many categories as you like, but you must complete a separate submission for each.
• These awards celebrate achievements during the 2010-2011 academic year and are open to all UK higher education institutions.
• Entry forms can also be completed by consultants working on behalf of entrants (for example by marketing or PR departments).
• Entries are open until midnight on Friday 23 March 2012. The shortlist will be announced in April and the winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on 21 June 2012.

Preparing your entry

When preparing your REASON FOR ENTERING, review the award criteria and keep any specific requirements that the judges will be looking for in mind. The judges will be using this to assess each category so make sure you cover these in the submission(s) you prepare.

One of the biggest failings when people enter awards is that they don't always provide enough robust information. So please include facts and figures wherever possible. Some of the categories ask you to include details of a case study or example. Think carefully about this and choose the one that best promotes your expertise.

Supporting material

You can back up your nomination with supporting material. Make sure any such material directly supports your entry. This can include: photographs, documents containing statistics, testimonials, supporting research, evaluation or inspection reports, with relevant sections clearly highlighted, press cuttings or promotional material.