GENERAL GUIDELINES AND INFORMATION

Please read the entry pack carefully before completing the written submission below.


Key dates

• July- Open for entries

• 30th September- Entry deadline

• October- Finalists announced

• 20th November- Awards Ceremony


Entry qualifying period August 2024 – September 2025

• The entry must refer to the last 12 months of activity.


Submission Rules

1. Submissions can be made either on behalf of your own company or in recognition of a colleague or partner firm.

2. Maximum of 1,000 words, testimonials and photos can be included within the document.

3. You can enter more than 1 category. When entering more than 1 category the entry form must be written for that specific category. Do not submit the same entry for each category.

4. Entry must address the award category explicitly, and answer the questions. No generic links to websites or corporate marketing material.

5. Submissions should highlight the key differentiator and competitive nature of the project or implementation.

6. All information is treated in strict confidence and any quotes or information to go into the public domain will be pre-cleared by the Entrant.

7. Submissions made after the publicised cut-off date will be treated on a case-by-case basis.

8. All entries must be a true and accurate. Judges may request further information if details are unclear.

9. The Judges reserve the right to make no award for any specific category.

10. The Judges reserve the right to move a submission to a more appropriate category at their discretion

11. In submitting for more than one category the submissions must be different (see 3).

12. The Judges’ decision is final. Due to the number of entries received judges are unable to provide individual feedback.

13. Judges are experts in the industry. Judges are permitted to sign a judging code of conduct. All judges are obliged to declare any interested in a submission. If they do declare an interest, they will not take part in judging that entry.


How to enter

Read the entry criteria. If you are eligible to complete the entry form below. If you are entering more than 1 category you must submit a new entry form for each category.

Be clear and concise with your answers and keep to the 1000 word count. You can add photos and diagrams to the entry. Avoid marketing jargon and copying marketing material.

Ask a colleague to read your entry for feedback before submitting

Upload your entry here by the deadline of 30th September

If you need advice or more information contact holly.wisbey@arena-international.com


The finalists will be announced online in October 2025. If you are successful, you will be contacted directly and provided with a finalist badge for your marketing purposes.


Awards Ceremony

We encourage all finalists to attend the awards ceremony which will be held at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Berlin on the evening of Thursday, 20 November. Seats and table packages will be available to buy.