- All entries must be submitted by the deadline of 5:00pm (GMT) on 24th October 2025.
- Qualifying period is between 1st October 2024 and 30th September 2025.
- All entries must be submitted online via this website. No hardcopy entries will be accepted.
- Only fully completed entry forms will be accepted - word limits are in place.
- Entry is free of charge for all AEO, ESSA and AEV members.
- Non-member entries are priced at £499 (+VAT) for each entry. You will be invoiced on receipt of your entry and payment must be made prior to the entry deadline date.
- The entry form represents the full and entire official entry. Attempts to further influence the judges by any means outside of, or in addition to, the official entry will result in disqualification.
- You will receive an email to confirm receipt of your entry, if you do not receive this, please let us know. Unless you have this written or verbal confirmation from us, we cannot guarantee the arrival of your entry.
- It is essential that we can contact you easily with questions regarding your entry if we need to. Please ensure your contact details are provided in full on the entry form.
- Individuals will be shortlisted in each category and the shortlist will be published early December. The winners will be announced during the AEO People's Awards evening on 30th January 2026.
- All shortlisted individuals must be present at the awards ceremony to potentially collect their award, so please ensure you are in attendance to avoid disqualification.
- All shortlisted individuals will receive a complimentary event ticket – this does not apply to the team categories.
- All shortlisted nominees will be contacted by the AEO.
- We will publish details of the shortlisted entrants and category winners, including profiles of their projects/technologies/services etc., using the information provided on the entry form.
- We will not reveal the names of those companies/individuals who are not shortlisted.
Essential entry criteria
Testimonials
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I think for us to actually champion the amazing people that work in this industry is to be hugely applauded and to be able to recognise the incredible talent that lives and breathes in our world is very important
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It’s a great honour and an achievement to be nominated, shortlisted and even better to win one.
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It feels absolutely amazing to be recognised for the work I’ve put in
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It's a great opportunity to showcase your closest colleagues and peers in the industry, thos that really deserve the recognition for their hard work.
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