FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can make a nomination?

We welcome all organisations and individuals who meet the relevant category criteria to apply for the awards. All applicants must review the rules carefully to confirm their eligibility and ensure their submission is complete and meets the requirements.

Can I nominate myself or my own company?

Organisations and individuals can submit entries for themselves or be nominated by a third party.

Would someone be able to help me write a submission?

We work with several writers who may offer their services to potential entrants. Contact lsencicle@datateam.co.uk for more information.

Is there any cost to enter?

It is completely free to enter the PCR Awards.

What size companies can enter?

Businesses of all sizes may enter any category. The only exception is where a category specifically requests a turnover range.

Can I just send a brochure as a submission?
What materials should I submit?

While a brochure may be appropriate as a supporting document, your submission must be much more detailed and argue why it deserves to win. Check each category’s full criteria for what needs to be included. Otherwise, additional materials might include videos, testimonials, social media, supporting figures, etc.

Can I enter more than one category?

Yes, you can enter as many categories as you want. Make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria for each category before submitting. Make sure each entry you make is tailored specifically for that category. Identical entries across multiple categories may not be judged.

Is my submission confidential?

Excerpts may be taken from the front submission form for Awards-related coverage. Otherwise, awards submissions and all supporting documents are treated as highly confidential. Only the PCR Awards team and the judging panel will view them.

How can I make my entry stand out?

Tailor your entry to the category. Tailored entries will often be judged more favourably than generic ones.

Use the supporting documents wisely:

  • By all means, send deeply detailed documents for judges to dip into for reference and research, but don’t expect them to be read word for word.
  • An entry with good, verifiable testimonials will always tip the balance over one without.
  • Demonstrate. Don’t just talk about a company, its culture, or a product’s virtues; show it with pictures or videos.
  • A brochure is not an entry. Equally, a multi-thousand-page tome will not be read.
  • Do not put more than one entry into any category – this can split the judges’ opinions.
  • Do not use last year’s entry with a few details changed – judges have long memories.
  • Do not put the same or similar entry into multiple categories – instead, tailor specifically to each category. Judges will not read what seems to be the same entry more than once.
  • Growth is good, but it’s not everything – tell us what’s special about this year, what’s new, what achievements there are over and above the usual.
  • Testimonials, testimonials, testimonials.