ABOUT

The About page is the core description of your website. Here is where you let clients know what your website is about. You can edit all of this text and replace it with what you want to write. For example, you can let them know how long you have been in business, what makes your company special, what its core values are, and more.

Edit your About page from the Pages tab by clicking the edit button.

Terms and Conditions

Before entering, please ensure you read and understand the terms and conditions of entry.

Eligibility and categories: 

  • Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and have selected the correct category or categories.
  • You may enter up to three categories (a mix of individual and business categories is allowed).

 Entry period:  

  • Entries will be accepted from DATE to 11.59pm on DATE
  • Entries received after the deadline will not be considered
  • Finalists will be announced on DATE

 Submission requirements:  

  • Clearly explain why you deserve the award – outline your objectives, achievements and impact.
  • Entries must stay within the specified word count: 1,750 words for individual award submissions and 2,000 words for business award submissions.
  • Submit one PDF document with up to 4 pages of supporting evidence.
  • Ensure any sensitive information is redacted, and permissions are obtained where necessary.

 Entry format: 

  • All submissions must be submitted online via the Judgify website, using the link provided.

 Category withdrawal: 

  • CILEX reserves the right to withdraw categories with insufficient entries.

 Deadline extensions:  

  • CILEX reserves the right to extend the entry deadline if necessary.

 Fees:  

  • Award submission fees are non-refundable.
  • Gala dinner tickets are non-refundable; should you not be able to attend, we welcome a substitute guest attending in your place. You will be required to notify us of the substitute guest's details and dietary requirements

 Confirmation of entry:  

  • You’ll receive confirmation of your registration and payment within 24 hours.
  • If you do not receive confirmation, please contact events@cilex.org.uk

 Shortlisted finalists: 

  • The shortlisted finalists will be notified by email on DATE
  • Winners will be announced at the Gala dinner and Award Ceremony on Thursday 13 May 2027 at the Burlington Hotel, Birmingham.

 Attendance:  

  • By entering, you agree to purchase a ticket to attend the gala dinner if you become a finalist.
  • If you are unable to attend, you must arrange for a representative to attend on your behalf.

 Awards and marketing:  

  • Winners will receive a framed certificate and trophy.
  • Highly commended finalists will receive a framed certificate.
  • By entering, you agree to:
    • receive marketing communications relating to the event 
    • provide a case study/testimonial for future CILEX Awards marketing campaigns 
    • publication of your name (and photos where appropriate) if you are selected as a shortlisted finalist, highly commended and/or winner
    • allow CILEX to publish event photography and video footage (which may include you) across its site and social media platforms.

Judges’ decision:  

  • The judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.