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Entries for the Sub36 Awards are now open, since 13 May 2020.
Entries for Sub36 Awards 2020 will close at midnight on Friday 28 August, 2020.
A full list of award categories are available on the categories page.
Each individual can enter up to three different award categories.
To be eligible to enter any of the Sub36 Award categories you must be aged under 36 on 22 October 2020. The only category this rule does not apply to is the Commitment to Skills Award.
You must also own or work for a business based within the current Lancashire county boundaries. For clarity, this means the business must pay rates in one of the following district or unitary boroughs:
The following rules apply –
To enter the awards, you must create an online account. This will allow you to view all award categories and entry forms. You can sign in and out of the system to work on your entry form and save it as a draft until you're ready to submit.
We suggest you register an account so you can view the entry forms for the categories you wish to enter.
You can work on your entry in our online system by signing in and out and saving your entry as draft.
When you're ready to enter, simply click submit to send us your form.
Yes. You will be unable to exceed the word count limit when you enter your submission into our online entry forms.
Throughout the entry form you will see an ‘info’ icon next to certain questions. Here we’ve included further information to support you in completing your entry so make sure you hover over the icon to view this.
Should you have further questions please email events@lancashirebusinessview.co.uk
The online system will show that you have entered the awards once you click submit. You will also receive a confirmation email.
No. The Sub36 Awards are free to enter.
Once entries have closed, all written submissions are scrutinised by our judges and finalists are announced on 11 September 2020.
Interviews will take place on 23 September at Ewood Park, Blackburn. This date cannot be changed.
Each interview will last 20 minutes.
Following a brief introduction you will have a maximum of 10 minutes for your presentation to the judges, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A from the judges.
All finalists will be notified on 11 September 2020 by email.
The information will also be available on the website and through our social media channels.
Finalists will be invited to meet a judging panel for interview on 23 September. This date cannot be changed.
The following rules apply –
Once entries have closed, all written submissions are scrutinised by our judges and finalists are announced on 11 September 2020.
Interviews will take place on 23 September at Ewood Park, Blackburn. This date cannot be changed.
All finalists will be notified on 11 September 2020 by email.
The information will also be available on the website and through our social media channels.
Finalists will be invited to meet a judging panel for interview on 23 September. This date cannot be changed.
The Sub36 Awards are judged by panels made up of independent business experts and sponsors.
We do not advise judge names ahead of the interviews.
Each interview will last 20 minutes.
Following a brief introduction you will have a maximum of 10 minutes for your presentation to the judges, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A from the judges.
This is up to you!
You can bring with you any materials you feel support your entry. However, the main purpose of the interview is for the judges to hear your story and why you should win!
We don't supply any technical support for interviews so please also bring with you items such as laptops, screens, tablet etc.
Please note our schedule doesn't allow for any set-up required - you must incorporate this in to your ten minute presentation.
Each panel will be made up of 3 or 4 judges.
The interview is your chance to bring your written entry to life and show why you should be a Sub36 Award winner!
You can do this any way you choose whether it's verbal, through use of materials or a digital presentation. Or something else!
Please note - we don't supply AV equipment - you must bring this with you and be ready upon entry to the interview room.
As the interview time is limited we do recommend you time your presentation as the judges will stop you after 10 minutes.
The main contact on the entry form will receive an email with the interview time.
If you are a finalist in more than one category, you will be given separate interview times to attend. Each category is judged by different panels and where possible we will try to plan these close together, but cannot guarantee. We also can't change interview times, or dates.
This will also be available on the website.
You will not be excluded from the awards if you cannot attend your interview. We can offer a telephone interview as an alternative at your allocated time.
Unfortunately, we cannot change interview times.
Please contact events@lancashirebusinessview.co.uk / 01254 297870 to inform us of any reason you cannot attend.
The winners will be announced at the Sub36 Awards on 22 October at The Village Hotel, Blackpool.
All finalists will be contacted about tickets / tables for the big night directly - we ensure that all finalists are able to access this before going on general sale.
The awards take place on Thursday 22 October 2020 at The Village Hotel, Blackpool.
The dress code is 'going out'!
All finalists must purchase tickets to attend the awards.
Once finalists are announced, you have priority booking on tickets or tables before the awards go on general sale.
You will receive an email with a link to book and a deadline so that you don't miss out!
No.
Sub36 Awards is a non-ticketed event. Once you arrive at the event please view the table plan to find out where you are sitting.
The menu will be released in August 2020 on the 'The Event' page of the website.
All guests will also be sent the menu and a link for guest information where you can advise any dietary requirements.
Yes. This will be available in August 2020 under 'the event' page on the website.