Entry tips & guidelines

  • Items of work must have appeared in the calendar year 2025.
  • We advise drafting your entry in Word before copying and pasting it into the entry form.
  • You can save your entry in the system to complete later using the 'Save' option at the bottom of the entry form.


    Journalism Awards

    • For each entry, you will be asked to submit a 300-word supporting statement, as well as up to three examples of work. Please note that if you are entering one of the ‘Story of the Year’ categories, only one story is required.
    • You will be asked to upload a relevant high-resolution image with your entry. This will be used on the Awards collateral should your entry be shortlisted:
      • If you are entering an individual or Story of the Year award, please provide a headshot (high-resolution JPEG, as close to 1920 x 1080 pixels, minimum 300dpi as possible)
      • If you are entering a Title of the Year category, please provide a screenshot of your website or a PDF of one front cover.
    • In addition to reviewing your examples of work, judges will be looking for evidence that you were the best in your area in 2025. Make your case in your supporting statement (max. 300 words) to explain why your submission deserves to win. Judges refer extensively to supporting statements during their deliberations.
    • Please ensure you upload a file for each example of your work. Use links only if your submission is in a visual/audio format, and remember to submit login details for any links behind a gateway/paywall. These paywall login details will need to work up until the end of May for judging purposes.


    PR Awards

    • You will be asked to submit both a supporting statement of up to 300 words and a 50-word summary of your entry. The summary will be used on the Awards website during the journalist vote, should your entry be shortlisted. 
    • You have the opportunity to upload a maximum of two PDFs to support your entry, should you wish to do so. This could include, but is not limited to, clippings, data, evidence of your expertise, etc. Please outline the nature of your supporting documents on the entry form, along with any passwords or usernames the judges may need to access any URL links you may have provided. 

    • Please include a relevant image with your entry. This will be used on the Awards collateral should your entry be shortlisted:

      • If you are entering a specialist PR category, Rising Star, or Expert categories, please provide a headshot.
      • If you are entering the Press Team or PR Agency category, please include a relevant team photo or corporate image/logo.
      • If you are entering the Thought Leadership category, please provide a relevant illustration of the campaign being submitted.
    • Images should be supplied as either high-resolution jpegs (as close to 1920x1080 pixels, minimum 300dpi as possible), EPS Illustrator files (logos) or PDFs (campaign illustrations).
    • There are no hard-and-fast rules about what makes a great entry in each category. But bear in mind that it’s the financial press that has the final say in the decision-making. Ultimately, the aim is to impress on the judges your communications expertise when it comes to working with the financial press.

    • Evidence of dedication, professionalism, reputation for efficiency, quality of story/campaign, ability to deploy experts at short notice, and an understanding of a journalist’s particular audience are some of the factors that will doubtless contribute to the final decisions. This is your chance to tell journalists about your media relations strengths and achievements over the past year!