Everything you need to know to submit a successful entry

Submitting a nomination into the Awards for Excellence couldn't be easier – here's how you can sort your success into the spotlight in just a few simple steps.

 

 

1. Plan

Identify the company, person, team, or initiative you wish to nominate and the category (or categories) you'd like to enter them for. 

Begin gathering the information, statistics and material you need to compile a winning entry! Wow the judges with a well-written, interesting entry that tells a unique, engaging story backed up with supporting material and data.

2. Write

Write a brief summary (in 50 words or less), your 500-word entry, attach any supporting evidence, and add a photo to be displayed should you be shortlisted.

Your entry should outline the work the nominee has undertaken, the specific requirements of the project, the strategy and methods used, and the end result in terms of environmental benefits to the business, clients, customers, partners, stakeholders, or the sector.

3. Submit

Once the deadline has passed our expert panel of judges will assess all of the entries and whittle it down to an exceptional shortlist.

Don't forget - it's completely free to enter.

Deadline for entries: 13th February 2026

(And add 13 May to your diary for the award ceremony here!)

Need help with your entry?

Download our submission guide for tips on how to produce an award-winning entry:

Categories include

Circular Economy Success
Food Waste and Organics Initiative of the Year
AI or Technology of the Year
The Best Local Authority Recycling Initiative