2020 Entries

Deadline for entries: Approx Oct/Nov 2019

Shortlist announced: TBC

Ceremony: Friday 28th February 2020

How to apply

We will ask for written entries of up to 1,000 words per category to be sent to sophia@eem.org.uk.

Please read the terms and conditions at the bottom of this page for further guidance.

We will ask you to include at least one image of each entry/project. Appendices, such as any additional relating images, PR and testimonials are welcomed. We understand time is limited, but try not to forget any details. The judges want to see objectives and results, for example having a fantastic creative implementation strategy will not win an award if you don’t say what it was and what it delivered.

All award submissions will be considered and there is no limit to the number of awards a company can enter. All entries are free to submit. Please read the terms and conditions below before submitting.

Category Guidance

Please check back soon for the full entry guidance.

The 2020 categories will be as follows:

In-house Maintenance Team of the Year
Community Impact
Innovative Product
Apprentice of the Year
Distributor of the Year
Contractor of the Year
Development Strategy of the Year
Partnership of the Year
Project of the Year – Under £3m
Project of the Year – Over £3m

The Judging Panel

Entries will be judged by an esteemed panel of judges with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the housing and construction industry. They will select the winners from organisations, people and or projects nominated through this simple awards application process.

The 2020 judges are:

Amanda Batham – Business Consultant
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Rachel Hayward – Managing Director
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More to be announced soon.

The Evaluation Process

Entries will be reviewed and judged by the panel using a matrix scoring system. The judges will be looking for evidence of development, implementation, and application of the issues detailed in each award category. EEM staff have no influence in the judging process. Shortlisted entrants will be announced in Nov/Dec 2019

Entry Tips and Terms and Conditions

• Entries should be submitted by email to sophia@eem.org.uk before the deadline (TBC). EEM Ltd reserve the right to extend the deadline.

• Late entries will be rejected unless circumstances are exceptional, in which case EEM Ltd will make the final decision about whether to accept the late entry.

• Entries will be no more than 1,000 words, which should not be covered in the supporting document. Complete entries will be treated as confidential by EEM Ltd and the judging panel. A brief overview of winning entries will be given to guests at the BC Awards dinner as the winners collect their award.

• Supporting materials can be submitted to help the judges evaluate your entry. Material could include reviews, media coverage and additional information about your entry, as well as any details on partner organisations which contributed.

• Each entry can include up to five supporting photos and up to three videos (specifically relevant to the category and entry submission), supplied as web-accessible links.

• At the time and date of submission, entrants agree that the information supplied is truthful and accurate.

• All shortlisted organisations will be posted on both the EEM and Building Communities Awards websites in early December.

• There is no limit to the number of entries one organisation can make.

• Please ensure you have secured the appropriate rights and clearances for all materials and images submitted. The Building Communities Awards or EEM Ltd will not be liable for any copyright, trademark, patent infringement held against entries.

• Entrants must have the written permission of any third party involved in the entry, or with whom they have worked on the project, prior to its submission in these awards.

• There is no entry fee, although at least one representative must be present at the awards ceremony on Friday 28th February 2020 for all shortlisted organisations.

• All winners will receive one glass/acrylic award. If you would like a duplicate award manufacturing, please advise at the time of entry. Duplicates will be chargeable to the entrant.

• A category may not be entered by the organisation providing sponsorship for that particular category.

• All categories are awarded based on the decision of our independent panel of judges.

• The decision of the judges is final and numerical scores only will be provided on request as feedback to any non-shortlisted entrant. Judges may not be approached by entrants for additional feedback.