ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED APRIL 5 - DON'T DELAY, SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY NOW!
HOW TO ENTER - ENTRIES OPEN JANUARY 24 2024 AND CLOSE MARCH 28 2024.
The period covered by each award is 1st April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
Judging is rigorous, and the due diligence process will include visiting or interviewing all shortlisted entries. Final decisions are then taken by all the judges.
Except where otherwise stated:
- Entries will be shortlisted on the basis of the written submissions
- All shortlisted entrants will then be invited to make a presentation to a panel which normally comprises of three or four judges
- For some awards, the panel may visit the site of short-listed applications, for familiarisation and verification purposes
We welcome entries from across the rail industry, its supply chain and its stakeholders. Under each category heading, further detail is provided on who should enter. Generally, entries should be submitted by the client, operator or main contractor/designer (where relevant); but every entry should list all the major parties involved.
Entrants should consider carefully the most relevant category for their entry, although the judges have discretion to reallocate to a different category. Duplicate or broadly similar entries should not be made to more than one category, as this will not increase the chance of an award.
All entries should include:
- A completed cover sheet - a bullet pointed summary
- A pdf document containing all relevant entry material. This should be limited to 4 sheets of A4. The judges will receive a large number of applications so we advise you to be clear and concise in your entry An appendix can be added if required, but all pertinent information should be covered in the bullet pointed summary and 4 page pdf document.
- Four high-res images at least 300 dpi
- A high-resolution logo for each company that should be recognised in the entry. Formats accepted are jpg, tiff, psd or eps (300dpi minimum)
- The relevant entry fee (The Station and Outstanding Personal Contribution Awards are free to enter)
'Station of the Year' is the only category that does not require a pdf document or cover sheet however we do ask that a senior manager in your company signs off your final selection to avoid inappropriate entries.
Please ensure that all the following items are included in your entry. Failure to do so may result in your entry not being accepted. Most importantly though, good luck!
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT OUTSTANDING PERSONAL CONTRIBUTION FINALISTS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO A COMPLIMENTARY TICKET. TICKETS CAN BE BOUGHT VIA THE WEBSITE.
The Rules
- The qualifying period for performance and projects completed is the year ending March 2024.
- Entries not including the required items on the checklist stated above will not be forwarded for judging.
- Each entry can only be made into one category. You are however free to make more than one entry into any one category where the subject matter is different and unique to each category.
- Judges reserve the right to move entries to a category they deem more appropriate.
- A fee of £30 + VAT (36.00) is payable for each entry, with the exception of Outstanding Personal Contribution and Station of the Year. Payment should accompany entries.
- Judges must be allowed reasonable site access if necessary to the judging process.
- Where more than one company is involved in a project or initiative, entries must list all major contractors or partners.
- Entrants should be authorised to act on the company’s behalf.
- All or part of entries may be published, free of reproduction fees by RAIL and the National Rail Awards.
- The judges’ decision is final and no discussion or correspondence will be entered into.
If you have any queries regarding the entry process please contact [email protected]
