If you have any questions or queries about the HSJ Partnership Awards you are welcome to contact the relevant team member below or refer to our list of FAQs.

Entries and attendance james.elliot@wilmingtonplc.com 020 7490 0049
Media and marketing rebecca.bright@wilmingtonplc.com 020 7608 9056
Judging and customer services awardssupport@hsj.co.uk 0207 608 9086

Frequently asked questions

Q. How much does it cost to enter the awards?

A: There is an administration charge of £249 +VAT per entry into the HSJ Partnership Awards, which is reduced to £79 +VAT for charity or not-for-profit organisations. Please consider that finalists will be invited for a virtual judging presentation week of 5 February 2024 and all finalists will be invited to purchase a table at the awards ceremony in March. 

Q: How long is the entry form?

A: There are 5 main criteria sections, each carrying a word count of a maximum of 400 words. Plus there is an upload opportunity to submit supporting evidence. Evidence must be clearly referenced from your entry form and should be compiled into a single PDF containing any relevant documentation or imagery.

Q: What is the eligibility period for an entry?

A: Project based entries are required to be currently active or if completed to have been completed within the past 18 months. Equally evidence for any submitted entries should be current or relevant to the past 2 years. Entries previously submitted in the HSJ Partnership Awards should have a significant update, change of circumstance or result.

Q: What type of organisations are eligible to enter?

A: All types of organisations are eligible to enter whether from the private or public sector as well as not-for-profit, charities, arms length bodies, statutory organisations, royal colleges, industry bodies and NGOs. The prerequisite is the end user of products or services demonstrated must be an NHS organisation.

Q: Who will read my entry and is it confidential?​

A: : All entries submitted to the HSJ Partnership Awards will be read by our appointed judges, editorial staff and internal awards administrative teams. If you have specific requirements with regards to confidentiality please contact our team to discuss and it’s possible that arrangements can be made for you. 

Q: Do I have to attend the awards ceremony if I enter or am short listed?​

A: No, there is no mandatory attendance at the awards ceremony in March 2023. Non-attendance does not preclude your submission from any success. HSJ would encourage you to celebrate your success at the biggest annual celebration of partnership excellence

Q: Can I withdraw my submission?

A: Yes at any time, just get in touch with our team or call 020 7608 9045.

Q: When will I hear about my submission?​

A: Our awards finalists will be announced on 11 December 2023. The awards team will not be able to update you on the progress of your entry before this date.

Q: When will I receive feedback on my entry?​

A: We will provide feedback on request from April 2024, please contact the awards team.

Q: How much does attendance cost?

A: HSJ will release table pricing in December 2023. Please contact James Elliot by email or call him on 020 7490 0049 if you have any questions.

Q: How will Wilmington PLC or HSJ use my data?

A: In order to enter an award, you need to have an account with us – we require your name, job title, business / work email address, phone number and entrant address. Your personal data provided will be stored in our systems for communication about the HSJ Awards. You may also receive communications from Wilmington Healthcare Ltd about relevant products and services. We also encourage you to read our Privacy and Cookies Policy and every communication has a link to manage your preferences or unsubscribe.

Q: What is Awards Force?

A: Awards Force is a third party supplier to Wilmington Healthcare providing web based entry and judging system to manage the programme. Communications to entrants and judges are sent using this system. To find our more information please view https://www.awardforce.com/privacy-policy 

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