Nomination & Shortlisting Information
NOMINATIONS – FREE TO ENTER
Entering a nomination is completely free. However, if your entry is shortlisted, a fee will be required to progress to the final judging stage and to cover associated administration and promotional costs.
SHORTLISTING PROCESS
Entries are judged by an independent panel. Those with the highest average score in each category will be shortlisted. Shortlisted entrants will be notified by email and invoiced accordingly.
SHORTLIST FEES
The following fees apply to shortlisted entries:
Early Bird Fee
£150 for the first category entry
£50 for each additional category
Valid until 30 June 2025Standard Fee
£160 for the first category entry
£60 for each additional category
Valid from 1 July – 31 July 2025Final Registration Fee
£175 for the first category entry
£70 for each additional category
Valid from 1 August – 20 August 2025
All fees are exclusive of VAT. Invoices will be sent upon notification of shortlist status.
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
Final judging will determine the SHINE Winner in each category, based on the highest average score from our panel.
All shortlisted nominees will be notified of the outcome via email in September 2025.
WHAT WINNERS RECEIVE
A Digital Winners' Kit, including official SHINE Awards banners, badges, and seals (sent via email)
A custom-designed Trophy and Winner’s Certificate, awarded on the night at the SHINE Awards ceremony