Who can enter?
Anyone can submit a nomination, but they must be based in Scotland.
Why should I enter?
Not only does being shortlisted (or better yet, winning) an award mean you will be recognised as a diversity and inclusion champion, it is also a major morale boost for you or your workforce and is a great PR opportunity both at the event and long after. If you win, you will also receive a trophy for your display cabinet!
How do I enter?
You must complete our entry form via the online link to submit a nomination or you can request a Word version of the form to work offline by contacting sharon.franchetti@newsquest.co.uk. Head to the ‘How to Enter’ section above for instructions.
Can I enter more than one category?
You can submit as many nominations as you like across the different categories. The categories and the criteria for each can be found in the ‘Categories’ section above.
What is the deadline for entries?
The entry deadline is extended to Friday, June 7th.
How much does it cost?
It is free to enter the awards.
Tickets to attend the awards are as follows:
Table of 12 – £1,865 ex VAT +fees
Table of 10 – £1,650 ex VAT +fees
Individual tickets – £175 ex VAT +fees
What happens next once I’ve entered?
Once you have submitted an entry the Judges will have access to your entry to review. Once the judging session has taken place, we will contact you to let you know if your entry has been shortlisted or not.
How does the judging process work?
All the entries we receive will be considered by our expert judging panel at the judging session in June. Please note that the shortlist and winners are decided solely by our panel and do not come down to a public vote or number of nominations received.
When will the shortlist be announced?
The shortlist will be listed in The Herald and on this website in June.
When will the winners be announced?
The winners will be announced at our glittering awards ceremony on Friday 13th September in Glasgow. More information on the event and tickets can be found in the ‘Event’ section.
What do I do if I have more questions?
We are happy to answer any additional questions you may have regarding the entry process or event. Please contact Events Manager, Sharon Franchetti on 07990 551 065 or Sharon.Franchetti@newsquest.co.uk with any enquiries.