FAQs

Why should I enter these Awards?

What do I get if I win?

How do I enter?

• Entering is simple, download the entry form, tell us which category/ies you want to enter (or leave us to choose) select how you want to pay, making a note of your entry validation number.  You complete the forms and return them via email to us before the deadline date; it really is as simple as that.

Why do I have to pay?

• A nominal entry fee of £100 + VAT is charged to ensure that we have total commitment from entrants. This is a robust and meaningful awards programme and it can only remain so if entrants complete and submit their entry forms. By paying an entry fee entrants are more committed to completing the process, which ensures the programme is robust and significant.  

Is it value for money?

• Entering this awards programme offers enormous value for money. Your investment of £100 will start the process of your organisation effectively taking an internal audit of its success. For possibly the first time in a long time, you'll be able to take a snap shot of your organisation and concentrate on the things you are doing well. Even if your application is unsuccessful, you'll still find the process of recognising your own achievements as a worthwhile task.

Which category should I enter?

• You can enter any category or as many as you wish using just one form. There are a total of 11 categories open for entry, and aside from the two SME categories organisation's can enter any, and as many as they excel in. There are two categories for individuals, one for team, and the rest are for the entire organisation. If you have any doubts, please feel free to email us at enquiries@nmlawards.com and we will try to guide you.

When is the closing date for Entries?

• Completed entries must be submitted by 14 August, 2010 via email: entries@nmlawards.com.

What if I need help?

• We are here to help if we can, please feel free to email us at enquiries@nmlawards.com or call us on 0203 093 3068, leave a message with your contact details and one of our advisers will get back to you.

What if I am unsuccessful?

• We only publicise those organisations that are named as finalists. Organisations not making it to the short list will remain confidential. You really have nothing to lose by entering these awards, even if your application is unsuccessful it does not detract from the things of which your organisation is most proud, it merely means that there were more compelling entries on this occasion – you should definitely re-enter next year. All entrants are notified by email of the status of their entry after the closing date.

What if I am successful?

• All entrants are notified by email of the status of their entry after the closing date. If your entry is successful, you may be invited to submit further information for the panel of judges .

If I'm successful will I get any publicity?

• Yes. Part of the purpose of these awards is to raise the management & leadership bar, to recognise professionalism and best practice, and to this end we will promote in the media all finalists and the eventual winners. Our media partnership with Professional Manager magazine means that 81,000 influencers and decision makers will learn of your success, that is without the other media coverage that the awards will generate, and without your own efforts. All finalists will receive information on how best to exploit their achievement as part of their information pack when notified of their finalist status.