Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber FBD Business Awards 2017 Terms and Conditions

• All information supplied to the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber & FBD Awards will be treated as confidential and will be viewed only by an independent judging panel.
• The awards are open to individuals, charities, organisations and businesses based in the Dungarvan and West Waterford area.
• Entry to the awards is free of charge.
• Entries may only be submitted on the authorised entry form and online.
• Applications may be supported by relevant supporting documentation such as promotional material, testimonials, photographs etc.
• No responsibility will be accepted for entries lost or delayed.
• Entries cannot be returned.
• Award criteria are explained in full on this site and it is the nominating party’s responsibility to be aware of category requirements and guidelines.
• Judges also reserve the right to enter your company in another category, if applicable.
• Category sponsors may not enter the category they have supported
• Each entry should be on a separate entry form.
• Completed applications must be returned online or to Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber no later than Wednesday 27th Sept at 5pm 2017. Entries received after this date will not be considered.
• The Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber is not privy to, and will have no influence over the judging of the awards.
• Entries will be judged by RIKON, School of Business, Waterford Institute of Technology and where relevant, category sponsors.
• The judges’ decision is final and binding in respect of all matters concerning this competition, including the interpretation of the rules and conditions of this competition. It is accepted that there can be no appeal against the decision of the organisers, or of any judge or panel appointed by them.
• Canvasing of judges, sponsors or organisers will result in disqualification from the competition.
• By submitting the nomination form, all nominators accept these Rules and Conditions.
• Shortlisted candidates will be announced on 13th October 2017.
• Shortlisted candidates in categories requiring an interview must be available to attend on 26th of October 2017.
• Winners of each category will be announced at the Chamber & FBD Awards in Lismore Castle on Friday November 3rd 2016.
• Each Shortlisted candidate will receive one complimentary ticket to the Awards Event in Lismore Castle.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants should take account of the specific category criteria when completing their application form as it will have an influence on how their application is judged.