Entry & Judging

Entry to this year’s awards has now closed – You can still vote for your favourite nomination here.

Businesses are invited to enter by simply completing the nomination form on this site and we will then contact you for further information as required.

To enter simply choose a category from the list below:

or submit your nomination here.

Please note that only one nomination per category per person will be accepted.

The closing date for entries is Friday May 27th 2011.

Following this date, the entries will be categorised and a shortlisting process will take place, based upon the criteria detailed and information provided. In some instances, we may need to request additional information to assist in this process.

The five shortlisted businesses in each category will be contacted and published in the July issue of EADT Suffolk, the East Anglian Daily Times, the Evening Star, Archant Suffolk weekly titles and associated websites. The public will be invited to vote for their favourite in each category.

Voting for the shortlist closes at 5pm on Friday 12th August. The three finalists will be displayed on this website and in the October issue of EADT Suffolk magazine once the votes have been counted.

These three businesses in each category will be visited by the judging panel for their specific category. These visits will take place by arrangement, during August and September. The judges will decide on the overall winner.

The three finalists in each category will be invited to a celebratory awards presentation lunch on Wednesday October 5th, at the West Wing, Ickworth, where the winners will be announced.