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unquote” British Private Equity Awards: tips for entering

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23 June 2015

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As private equity’s top performers vie for the industry’s most prestigious awards, here is a round-up of frequently asked questions by those working on entry forms.

Q: Where do I find a list of categories and entry forms?
A: All the information can be found on www.britishprivateequityawards.com.

Simply click the 'ENTER HERE' button on the home page to begin your submission. Once registered you will be able to fill in the digital form at your own pace, adding information and editing your entry as you require.

Q: What should I do with my completed submission and entry form?
A: Forms must be completed by 4pm on 10 July 2015. Forms will be automatically entered once the submission process is complete.

Q: Is the length/file size of the submission set in stone?
A: The online submission form automatically limits how much information you are able to supply. Our judges are incredibly busy people who will become quickly frustrated at submissions that are too long. Equally, they are unimpressed by cut-and-pasted press releases.

Q: How are winners determined?
A: A panel of key industry professionals will discuss the entries at the beginning of September (names of judges can be found at www.britishprivateequityawards.com). Their picks make up the shortlist, which will be revealed in September. Readers will then be asked to vote for the firms they think deserve to win.

The results of this vote, combined with the judges' selections, will determine the winners. The winners will be announced on the night of the Awards on 6 October.

Q: Our numbers/lists are confidential. Will the information be made public?
A: Judges will see all the information you provide, but it does not go beyond the panel. You are asked to provide a brief statement with the entry (executive summary), which WILL be sent to unquote's readers for voting, should you make the shortlist. So this section should not contain any sensitive information.

Q: Can I add logos, graphs, graphics and images to my submission?
A: Yes, there is an option when completing the online submission form to attach files; you can upload up to 5MB in total. At the bottom of each page there is an upload button; just click to add files.

Q: Can I include supporting documentation or information alongside the submission?
A: Web links to any supporting documentation or websites can be included in the submission but these should not be sent separately to judges.

Judges will exercise their discretion as to whether they look at supporting documentation/websites. Firms will not be penalised for failure to provide additional information.

Q: Can I submit the submission in a different file format?
A: No. We will only accept submissions through our online service.

Q: What exactly are the judges looking for?
A: The overall aim of the awards remains the same: to recognise success and innovation in the UK private equity market. This year it is also looking at how the industry builds British businesses – so do talk up success that goes beyond LPs' coffers!

Q: What makes a winning submission?
A: Different judges look for different things. However, you improve your chances of winning an award if you focus on how you have innovated and improved the service you provide clients over the 12 months to 30 June 2015. Do not just give numbers – explain them. When describing new products/innovation, make it applicable to a particular deal to really help judges understand its utility.

One of the big bugbears for judges is that, while a particular firm may have launched an amazing service or product for clients two years ago, or is the biggest firm in a particular area, the submission does not adequately demonstrate what changes and improvements it has made over the period of assessment in question (1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015).

Q: Can I include client quotes/testimonials in my submission?
A: Some judges like to see client quotes, others aren't too fussed. If you have them, they can add colour to a submission but, if not, don't worry about them.

Q: What is the deadline for receipt of submissions?
A: The deadline for the final submissions is 10 July 2015.

Q: Is all the information contained within the submissions treated as confidential?
A: No. The executive summary WILL be distributed to our readership for voting purposes if you are shortlisted. However, only the judges will see the rest of the submission. None of this (non-execuctive summary) information within the submissions will be published by unquote" without express written permission.

Q: How do I buy a table at the Awards?
A: For further information about table bookings, please contact Justin Raveenthiran at justin.raveenthiran@incisivemedia.com

Q: Can I sponsor the Awards?
A: Yes! For further information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Justin Raveenthiran at justin.raveenthiran@incisivemedia.com

Q: What should I do if I have read the above FAQs and still have further questions?
A: Please could you double-check your query is not answered in any of the information above. Should you have any further queries about the awards process, please contact Alice Murray at alice.murray@incisivemedia.com or 0207 316 9563 .