Terms and Conditions

    1. You may enter up to 2 awards 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. Each category has different requirements in terms of length of time in business or age of entrant — please see individual category descriptions.
    4. ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2027
    5. The cost of entries (per entry):
      1. Levy band up to £200K: £24.50 + VAT
      2. Levy band: £200K – £500K: £37.50 + VAT
      3. Levy band: £500K +: £49.50 + VAT
    6. A sponsor cannot enter an award in the category that they are in partnership with.
    7. The comments made on your application form should be accurate to the best of your knowledge.
    8. The Judges will be representatives from each of the sponsors and guest judges, who are well respected experts in their field.
    9. The Judges reserve the right to move your application to another category or to add you to another category.
    10. The Judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
    11. Due to the number of entries received, Judges cannot provide individual feedback on applications.
    12. By entering these awards, you agree to our business partners and sponsors having access to your contact details.
    13. Entrants must be available for consultation with the Judges should the need arise.
    14. By entering the awards you agree to partake in publicity of the awards, including the use of any images taken.
    15. Should a category not receive sufficient quality entries, it will be withdrawn from the Awards Ceremony.
    16. Entries will only be accepted on the official entry form, submitted via the website.
    17. Entry is completed solely on your application form, there will be no site visits.
    18. The entry deadline is Thursday, 24th September at 3pm.
    19. We reserve the right to extend the deadline.
    20. A minimum of 1 representative from each finalist will be required to attend the Grand Final event at their own cost.
    21. The Grand Final will take place in London, February 2027.
    22. 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 charlie@smenationals.co.uk

Refund policy

  1. Grand Final Tickets, there is a 100% refund* within 60 days of event, 50% refund* within 45 days of event and zero refund within 30 days of event.
  2. 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.
  3. There is zero refund on all merchandise due to the nature of our ordering process.

*Where bookings are made online, the non-refundable booking fee will be deducted from the total refunded.

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.