Entry Terms and Conditions

• Entries must be submitted online via the entry portal website no later than the entry deadline. 

• Entries must be clear and concise, following the entry criteria as instructed on the entry portal. Individual categories must upload a high-resolution headshot photograph and independent testimonials from third parties may also be submitted.  Additional materials, other than ones specified and available to upload via the entry portal system, may not be considered.

• News on the Block will acknowledge receipt of all entries.

• Short-listed entrants may be asked to provide further information and to meet with a representative of News on the Block.

• Shortlisted entries are encouraged to purchase at least 1 ticket to attend the awards ceremony. 

• Employees and office holders of News on the Block are not eligible to enter the Awards.

• The judges’ decision is final and Awards will be made at their discretion.  Not all the awards advertised will be awarded if the judges consider that the criteria have not been met.   Additional commendations may be made at the judges’ discretion.

• The content of any entry may be used for publicity purposes unless the entrant withholds their consent to this in writing.

• Entrants will be deemed to have accepted these rules and procedures and to have agreed to be bound by them when entering the awards.

• Judges reserve the right at their collective discretion to substitute an award to an entrant if, in their opinion, it is more appropriate for that entrant to be considered in that category, or not to make an award in a particular category.

• Judges will sign an NDA to confirm that all entries will be confidential and will excuse themselves from any entries where there may be a conflict of interest. 

London or non London based award categories 

For any London based categories, here is a list of the 32 London boroughs to qualify to enter. For any categories which require you to be based outside of the 32 London boroughs, these will also apply.

City of Westminster
Kensington and Chelsea
Hammersmith and Fulham
Wandsworth
Lambeth
Southwark
Tower Hamlets
Hackney
Islington
Camden
Brent
Ealing
Hounslow
Richmond upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames
Merton
Sutton
Croydon
Bromley
Lewisham
Greenwich
Bexley
Havering
Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
Newham
Waltham Forest
Haringey
Enfield
Barnet
Harrow
Hillingdon

Confidentiality Policy

At News on the Block, we understand that award entries may contain sensitive, proprietary, or commercially confidential information. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality throughout the Awards process.

1. Confidentiality of Entries

• All entry forms and supporting materials submitted will be treated as strictly confidential and will only be reviewed by those directly involved in the judging process.

• No part of any entry will be shared outside the judging panel or used for any purpose other than judging, without prior written permission from the entrant.

• Entrants are responsible for ensuring any third-party data included in their submissions is used with appropriate consent.

2. Judging Panel Confidentiality

• All judges are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any potential conflicts of interest before reviewing entries.

• Judges will not share, disclose, or discuss any details of the entries outside of the formal judging process.

3. Public Announcements & Use of Content

• We will only announce or publicise shortlisted entries and winners after official notifications have been made to those individuals or organisations.

• If your submission includes highly sensitive information that you do not wish to be publicised under any circumstances, please clearly label this content as CONFIDENTIAL – NOT FOR PUBLIC USE.

4. Ceremony Discretion

• Information regarding winners will remain embargoed until officially revealed during the Awards ceremony.

• All guests, sponsors, and partners involved in the ceremony are asked to respect the integrity and confidentiality of the process up to and during the event.

If you have any questions about confidentiality or wish to discuss specific sensitivities in your entry, please contact Vikki Morlang - Events Manager at vikki@newsontheblock.com

News on the Block is committed to delivering a fair, respectful, and secure awards programme that celebrates excellence with integrity.