Showcasing individuals and teams who have
positively impacted business results through
strategic internal communication

How to enter

You're a few steps closer to completing what could be an award winning entry...

By now you'll have chosen your categories, however if you're still unsure, revisit the categories page or get in touch with us. Also, don't forget to check out what our judges are looking for and download our top tips to writing a winning entry before you get started!

Below are step-by-step instructions on how to enter: links to download category-specific entry templates, details of what to include in your entry and payment information.

Please read and follow the steps below carefully as the entry procedure has been updated since last year.

By submitting your entry, you confirm that you've read and agree with the rules of entry and if you're submitting an entry on behalf of a client, that approval has been received.

1. Download the category-specific entry template/s below and complete offline

Awards Category	Template
Category 1: Business Impact	Download Template
Category 2: Excellence in Employee Engagement	Download Template
Category 3: Excellence in Technology	Download Template
Category 4: Agency of the Year	Download Template
Category 5: Internal Partnership	Download Template
Category 6: Small Team of the Year (1-9)	Download Template
Category 7: Large Team of the Year (10+)	Download Template
Category 8: Leader of the Year	Download Template
Category 9: Internal Communicator of the Year	Download Template
Category 10: SCM Lifetime Achievement This special award is not open to public submissions. The winner will be selected by SCM editors and the awards judging panel.

2. Gather your supporting material

The following must be submitted as part of your entry:
- Completed entry template(s).
- Company logo (EPS format only).

Additionally, for those submitting on behalf of a client:
- Client logos (EPS format) must be submitted along with your company logo. Melcrum will assume full consent has been provided by the client to which the entry is related.

You may also send additional supporting material in any of the following formats - PDF, jpeg, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, however the total file size must not exceed 5MB per entry.

Any videos must be sent as a link which must remain active and accessible until Thursday, 11 October 2012.

Where websites form part of an entry please ensure the relevant URLs along with any access details, usernames and passwords needed for judging are supplied, that they work and will continue to work until Thursday, 11 October 2012.  

We don't accept hard copies for any part of your entry and anything submitted in hard copy will not be considered.

3. Arrange your payment

Now you're ready to go, you need to arrange payment. To do this, visit the payment page, call us on +44 (0)20 7357 8888 or email us. Please ensure you've read the rules of entry before making payment.

Entries will be passed to the judges once payment has been received. Entries may be withdrawn at any time until 17.00 (GMT) on Friday, 25 May 2012 however entry fees are non-refundable.

You'll receive separate emails confirming receipt of your payment and entry/ies within one working day of their receipt. Please contact us if you don't receive either of these.

4. Submit your entry, then leave the rest to us!

Email your completed template(s), company logo (and client logo where applicable) in EPS format only and any supporting material to scmawards@melcrum.com no later than Friday, 25 May 2012. All entries must be sent electronically only, no hard copies will be accepted.

Relax - that's your bit done! We'll be in touch once we've finalised the shortlist in September. In the meantime, have a look at the table plan for the awards evening and secure the best seat in the house for you and your team!