To ensure you secure your entry, you will need to purchase your award entries before you can submit. You can pay via credit card or invoice. (Invoices do not need to have been paid by submission deadline but must be paid within 30 days of purchase and the shortlist announcement).
Each entry purchased entitles you to enter one class, if you would like to enter multiple classes (even for the same piece of work) you will need to purchase an entry for each submission.
The entry price also includes a judge’s critique. This is a written critique of your entry which will highlight what the judges really appreciated and some suggestions of what you might improve or develop in the future. These are sent for every entry, regardless of whether they are shortlisted.
| Entry Type | Member Price | Non Member Price | |
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| Early Bird Entry* | £225 + VAT | £305 + VAT | |
| Early Bird Entry* - People Category | £175 + VAT | £245 + VAT | |
| Standard Entry | £265 + VAT | £345 + VAT | Open for purchase 14 February |
| Standard Entry - People Category | £195 + VAT | £275 + VAT | Open for purchase 14 February |
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Enter 3 times (this must be under the same company name, submitted at the same time, but doesn’t need to be for the same work) and we will discount all entries by 10%. |
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We are offering all freelancers, not for profit and public sector a 10% discount, to apply for this please complete this form before purchasing your entries. Please note it can take up to 3 working days to process this form so please leave plenty of time before you want to enter. |
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*Early Bird Entries must be submitted by 11.59pm on Friday 13 February Standard Entries must be submitted by 11.59pm on Friday 17 April |
Summary of rules
- All entries must have been produced between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025
- Each entry purchased entitles you to enter one class, if you would like to enter multiple classes (even for the same piece of work) you will need to purchase an entry for each submission.
- Entries will be accepted at the discretion of the IoIC and may be switched to another class (without reference to the entrant) if the Awards Chair and or Judging Panel feels the criteria are more suitable and the entry will fare better in that class
- The IoIC reserves the right to not refund if the entrant decides not to enter as many entries as purchased
- Once entered, no refunds will be given if entrants decide to withdraw from the Awards
- All entries must be paid for within 30 days and before the shortlist is announced
- The IoIC reserves the right to not include entries on the shortlist if that entry has not been paid for
- No refunds be issued after Judging has taken place
- No liability for undelivered, lost entries or missing pieces of evidence will be accepted by the Awards organisers
- Judging will be completed in June 2026
- Entrants will be told of the shortlist in July 2026
- Queries or appeals must be directed to the Chairman of the Awards Committee Panel by 15 August 2026
- Rights of final arbitration rest with the Institute’s Chief Executive. Entry fees will not be refunded for any disqualified entry
- Class and Award of Excellence winners will be presented with their certificates and/or trophies at the IoIC Awards dinner in September 2026
- Entries are non-returnable and become the property of the IoIC unless otherwise agreed with a written acknowledgement from IoIC
