Terms and Conditions

1. You may enter up to 3 categories
2. All entries as well as supporting documents must be submitted online, if you have any queries about hard copies of evidence please contact the team
3. The competition is open to all Business Women Nationally who commenced business prior to 1st January 2018
4. New Businesses that commenced after 1st January 2018 can enter Best New Business
5. The cost of entry is £65 + VAT per application. 
6. Lifetime Achievement Award is FREE to enter
7. Entries are open to ANY size business
8. Each category has different requirements in terms of length of time in business or age of entrant – please see individual awards for specific rules
9. The comments made on your application form should be accurate to the best of your knowledge
10. The Judges will be representatives from each of the sponsors and guest judges, who are well respected experts in their field
11. The Judges reserve the right to move your application to another category or to add you to another category
12. The Judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into
13. By entering these awards, you agree to our business partners and sponsors having access to your contact details
14. Entrants must be available for consultation with the judges should the need arise
15. By entering the awards, you agree to partake in publicity of the awards including the use of any images taken
16. Should a category not receive sufficient entries, it will be withdrawn from the Awards Ceremony
17. Entries will only be accepted through the official online form
18. Entry is solely on your application form, there will be no site visits
19. The closing date for all entries is Thursday 14th May 2020 at 3pm
20. We reserve the right to extend the deadline
21. A representative from all of the finalists will be required to attend the Grand Final at their own cost
22. Please note that due to the nature of the Awards Ceremony, Children under the age of 16 will not be able to attend.
23. The Grand Final takes place at 6:30pm on Tuesday 22nd July 2021 at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, London Kensington.
24. Refund policy – Entry Fees, there is 50% refund within 45 days of closing date and zero refund within 30 days of closing date
25. Refund policy – Grand Final Tickets , there is a 50% refund within 45 days of event and zero refund within 30 days of event
26. Refund policy – There is zero refund on all merchandise due to the nature of our ordering process.
27. By entering the awards, you authorise us to use personal data collected during the registration process for the purposes of administering the awards, and receiving/circulating further information regarding the awards and other relevant events from time to time. To opt out please email emily@eventsandpr.co.uk

Please note:   Any financial information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not be disclosed to anyone other than the panel of judges.

Business Chameleon and Lockdown Leader Categories

1. You may enter one or two of these categories.
2. Entries are open to all businesses, including those who have already reached the finals.
3. If you are through to the finals in three categories already, you are still eligible to enter these as additional categories.
4. The cost of entry is £65+ VAT per application.
5. The closing date for these categories is Thursday 19th November 2020 at 2pm.
6. Please note there will be no extensions.
7. In addition to these rules, entrants must also adhere to the main Terms and Conditions.