FAQs

 

There is no charge to enter the Scotland’s Education Awards.

You may nominate in as many categories as you wish, but you must complete a separate submission for each category.

Once you have submitted your entry you will receive an email confirming that we have received your nomination.

Nominations can only be accepted for individuals, groups or teams who are located within Scotland.

Information provided in the entry form will be viewed by the judging panel. Shortlisted finalists will have a short biography about them added to the awards website which will be based on the content of their submitted entry form. Therefore, if your entry contains confidential information that you do want to be shared please email the event manager with the details immediately.

Nominations will close at 23.59pm on 24th February 2023. If entries are submitted after this deadline they may not be included in the entries or put forward to the judges.

We may need to contact you or the organisation to seek further information in order to progress with your entry. Please provide accurate email addresses and mobile telephone numbers for this purpose and respond as quickly as you can if contacted.

Judging will take place throughout March and early April. We will make contact with those who have been shortlisted as finalists within 1 week of the judging taking place. The shortlist will be published in the Daily Record and dailyrecord.co.uk.

A distinguished panel of experts will meet to choose the winners. Each nomination is assessed by the panel against set criteria.

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony taking place on Wednesday 7th June 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Glasgow Central.

Confirmed timings will be sent out prior to the event date.

The dress code is smart / school uniform.

Please email the event manager who will send you details of any negotiated rates with local hotels.

We always try to accommodate special dietary requirements and request this information in advance of the awards event. You can do this via the website when booking your tickets/tables. Once logged into your account, you will see dietary requirements in the booking section under each guest’s personal details. If you need advice or help with this, or would like to discuss any specific details please contact the event manager. Please note that all special dietary requirements must be arranged in advance.

The venue is fully accessible for the awards ceremony and dinner. Please tell the event manager your access needs and we will make the necessary arrangements.

Car parking is chargeable at the event venue.

There will be a table plan on display in the drinks reception area when you arrive. Your name and table number will be displayed on the plan. A member of the events team will be on hand to help you find your seat.

We are able to provide you with a partnership media pack which provides detailed information about the extensive benefits and opportunities available this year. For more information email megan.waugh@reachpl.com

If you have queries relating to the categories, criteria, eligibility for entry, or anything relating to the content of your submission, please contact: