NFB Annual Awards 2012 - celebrating your success

Entry Rules

• All categories are £25 + VAT to enter.   Payment details can be found on the downloadable entry form
• Entries must be received no later than 5pm on Wednesday 11 April 2012 - please note that entry has now closed.
• Text should be limited to 1500 words with a 250 word summary (in total 1750 words).  Those exceeding these limits will   have marks deducted
• Entries should be formatted as per the details above, those using alternative formatting will have marks deducted
• Projects must have been completed between January 2011 – December 2011
• Companies may enter as many categories as they wish.  However each entry must be accompanied by a separate entry form   with three electronic submissions on USB / CD per entry
• Entrants must ensure there are no copyright issues with any submissions
• Entry assumes agreement for the Federation / media to reproduce any element of the award entry free from any reproduction fees
• The judging panels’ decision is final and no discussion or correspondence relating to any decisions will be entered into

Criteria

• Each entry should be limited to no more than 1500 words
• Entries should also include a 250 word summary separate from the above 1500 words
• All entries must be submitted in a Word document with all margins set at 2.54cm
• Font should be presented in Arial point size 10 with spacing set to 0 where applicable
• Each entry should clearly be marked with the category of entry and company name
• Three mandatory images (where available) should be submitted to support the entry
• Images should be at least 300dpi, one to be the company logo
• Consideration should be given to including the following information in entries where relevant:

 Why the project was commissioned
 Project outline including objectives, time scales and project value
 Outline the strategy undertaken to achieve the project's aims and objectives
 Financial evidence to support the project
 Details of the implementation process and whether the project was delivered on time and within budget
 Pictures of the final completed project
 Address any additional points as specific in the category

• Entries should be submitted as one hard copy to the competition address (including entry form, summary, 1500 word award entry   and any supporting evidence), accompanied by three electronic copies on three separate USBs / CDs
• Companies entering more than one category should complete separate entry forms per category.  Separate evidence and USB / CDs are also required

What the judges are looking for

Objective setting & achievement - entries should demonstrate where applicable a clear, well formed and communicated strategy which aide the achievement of the project objective.

Tactical implementation - entries should demonstrate a methodical approach to implementation, with special emphasis on measurement and control and feedback on projects from clients.

Creativity  - creativity however small will be appreciated within any entry.

Effectiveness - winners must be able to demonstrate the value the project has to their clients.  Particular emphasis will be placed by judges on whether the project was completed to schedule and to budget.   Any problems must be justified and an explanation given as to how they were overcome.

 

    

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