1. There is no limit to the number of categories you can enter.
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 membership organisations nationally.
4. Branches, regions or chapters of larger organisations are eligible to enter.
5. The cost of entry is £130 +VAT per application. 
6. Each category has different requirements – please see individual awards for specific rules.
7. The comments made on your application form should be accurate to the best of your knowledge.
8. The Judges will be representatives from our sponsors and guest judges, who are well respected experts in their field.
9. The Judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
10. By entering these awards, you agree to our business partners and sponsors having access to your contact details.
11. Entrants must be available for consultation with the Judges should the need arise.
12. By entering the awards you agree to partake in publicity of the awards, including the use of any images taken.
13. Should a category not receive sufficient entries, it will be withdrawn from the Awards Ceremony.
14. Entries will only be accepted on the official entry form.
15. Entry is completed solely on your application form, there will be no site visits.
16. The closing date for all entries is Thursday 25th February 2021 at 3pm.
17. We reserve the right to extend the deadline.
18. We reserve the right to refuse an application, if deemed inappropriate. In this unlikely event we will refund the entry fee.
19. All finalists will be required to purchase a minimum of one ticket for the event.
20. Please note that due to the nature of the Awards Ceremony, Children under the age of 16 will not be able to attend.
21. The Grand Final takes place on Tuesday 27th July 2021 at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, London Kensington at 12noon.
22. Refund policy – Entry Fees, there is 100% refund within 60 days of closing date, 50% refund within 45 days of closing date and zero refund within 30 days of closing date
23. Ticket Refund Guarantee – As the current pandemic situation changes daily, we want you to feel completely confident about booking a seat or table at this year’s National Association Awards. If we need to reschedule the event, we will simply roll over your booking to the new date and in the unlikely event that we are unable to run the event within the following 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.
24. 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 

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.

 

Public Vote Category

1. The public vote category is for Best Membership Organisation
2. Each nomination in the public vote categories will be required to fill out a very short application form to complete their entry.
3. Any size of membership organisation may enter the public vote category.
4. There will be three awards, one for organisations with up to 1,000 members, one for organisations with 1,001 to 10,000 members and another for organisations with over 10,000 members.
5. Entry into the Public Vote category is FREE, although an entry form must be completed.
6. Scores in the Public Vote categories will be determined by number of public votes received.
7. An organisation can only be put forward once.
8. The closing date for nominations is Thursday 26th November 2020 at 3pm.
9. The closing date for votes is Thursday 17^th December 2020 at 3pm.
10. We reserve the right to extend the deadline.