FAQs

Who can make a nomination in the Ely Hero Awards?

An individual can nominate a Hero for an Ely Hero Award. The only exemption would be a member of the judging panel. A Business Sponsor cannot make a nomination within the Category they Sponsor - for further details please see the Terms and Conditions.

What is the eligibility for a nomination?

Any individual who lives or works in Ely or the surrounding villages up to a 10 mile radius can be nominated for a Ely Hero Award. Please see our radius map on the Terms & Conditions page for further details and the specific villages this would include.

Can groups be nominated?

A group can be nominated but a chair person/captain of the group should be nominated on behalf of the group, if the nomination is taken further, this person would accept the award on behalf of the group. Due to the limited number of guests we can accommodate at the award ceremony we cannot invite whole groups of individuals, a guest is eligible for 3 tickets including theirs.

Do I need to ask permission from the nominee to nominate?

Yes, it is vital that you ask the permission of the person you wish to nominate as you will need to provide correct contact details in order for the nomination to be processed. Should the judging panel wish to finalise your nominee they will need correct contact information. Please also see our privacy policy.

How do I make a nomination?

Please ask the permission of your chosen Hero if you can nominate them. This is very important as you will need to provide contact details in order for the administrators to contact the nominee to process the nomination. Carefully read the Category Descriptions to determine which of these your Hero should be placed. Nominate your hero via the nominate form on the nomination page. Provide as much information as possible using the online form, the more information about your hero you give, the better!

How long will I have to make a nomination?

The search for the local heroes will run for 8 weeks from Monday 4th March, entries close on Monday 29th April 2019 at midnight.

Can I make more than 1 nomination?

Absolutely! Please feel free to nominate more than 1 person.

Can I nominate a person in more than 1 Category?

Yes of course as long as they fit within the Category criteria!

How will my nominee know they have been nominated?

All nominations are acknowledged on a weekly basis during the period nominations are sought. The acknowledgement will be sent to your nominee directly by email, if the individual does not have email, they will be contacted by telephone.

I've been nominated for an award in previous years, can I still be nominated?

Yes of course, each nomination stands on its own merits each and every year.

What chance do I have of being shortlisted?

Everyone nominated has an equal chance of being shortlisted and finalised in the process. There is an expert panel of 10 judges that have been trained and briefed in the process, these are professional persons within the community who have a wealth of experience. Each nomination stands on its own merits. The judges thoroughly whittle down and shortlist in each category, their decision is however, final - for further details, please see our Terms and Conditions.

When will I know if I have been shortlisted in the process?

The judging panel will be shortlisting all the nominations from the 1st May until the 31st May. If you have been shortlisted and/or finalised one of the judging panel will contact you within these dates to arrange to meet with you for a short interview in order to get to know you better. If you have not been contacted by Monday 3rd June, your nomination will not have been taken further in the process at this time.

If I have been contacted by the Judging Panel in order to meet with them, what can I expect?

Firstly, it is nothing to feel nervous or worried about! A member from the judging panel (in certain circumstances there may be 2 judges but this will be discussed beforehand) will want to have an informal interview with you in order to get know you better and understand more fully how amazing you are! Due to the amount of nominations and variety of which we receive, an informal interview gives the judges a fabulous insight into who can be placed as a finalist in each category and ultimately who will win those categories. This is not a test and you should not feel nervous, we encourage you to bring along a family member or friend to help you feel more comfortable. The interview will take place in a mutually convenient place and time. If your child under 16, a parent or guardian must also be present.

How will I know my nomination has been finalised and what are the next steps for me?

You will be contacted by the Ely Hero Awards Admin Team to inform you if you have been finalised in your Category. You will be among 2 other finalists within the Category you have been nominated in. 1 of you will be chosen as the Winner by the Judging Panel. You will be invited to the Award Ceremony on Monday 1st July at The Maltings, further details and tickets will be provided. Please ensure that you are available to attend the ceremony on this date. The Winner of the Category will be announced as a surprise on the evening and you will be invited by your Business Sponsor to take part in some publicity for the local media and the event itself.

I've been invited to the Award Ceremony, what is it like, what can I expect?

The award ceremony is a glitzy evening filled with excitement and emotion held at the Maltings on Ely Riverside. The aim of the organisers is to treat finalists and their guests to a very special evening and to reward those in the community who make it great. Welcome drinks will be provided on the evening, you will have a reserved table at which a 3 course set menu will be served and there will be live entertainment. Wine will be placed on each table and a bar service will also be available. Once the award ceremony commences, each Category will be announced and the Business Sponsor attached to the Category will announce the winner, invite that person to the stage to collect their award (don't worry, speeches are not necessary!) and then the finalists will be invited to collect their awards. A raffle will run during the evening to raise funds for our Charity of the Year - Fen House, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit in Ely. Strips of tickets will be available to buy with winners being drawn at the end of the evening.

Timings and dress code will be provided along with your tickets and invitation.

Nominations are accepted from individuals, community groups and businesses living or operating in Ely and surrounding villages within a 10 mile radius of Ely.

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