the entry process
Who is eligible to enter The Y Design Awards?
The Y Design Awards 2008 is open to all organisations and individuals involved in the process of developing & designing digital content. Please check the category list for eligibility. The online work entered must have been in general use from 19th September 2007 to 19th September 2008.
How much does it cost to enter?
£50 + VAT per agency
When are the deadlines for entering?
The Y Design Awards competition opens on 17th June 2008. The deadline to enter is 15th August 2008.
Can I change or withdraw my entry after submission?
You cannot change or withdraw your entry once you have submitted it online.
How do I submit my entry?
Entering the Y Design Awards 2008 is easy. All entrants must submit entries online through a secure account that can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere in the world.
How can I be sure you have received my entry?
After submitting your work you will see a confirmation page noting your entry and you will also receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your entry. If you do not receive an email confirmation within twenty four hours, please email info@ydesignawards.com
Do you have to be based in the United Kingdom to participate?
Yes, the Y Design Awards 2008 is only open to UK based organisations.
categories
Which category should I enter?
We have designed categories to allow participants to choose an entry category that best fits their organisation and piece of work. There can be overlap in some of the categories and it is up to the entrant to choose which is most appropriate for that particular entry. A piece of work can be entered to multiple categories as appropriate. If a site is entered in multiple categories, it may win multiple times. The Y Design Awards reserves the right to move entries to other categories if it is clearly appropriate to do so.
Can I enter more than one category?
Yes, although our judges will evaluate your entry based on the parameters of each appropriate category.
judging
How do you pick the judges for your competitions?
The panel of judges is selected from experienced professionals within the Design industry.
Can you explain how the sites are judged?
Please see judging process.
Is it possible to receive the judges rating and comments for my site?
ONLY the nominees' submissions will be provided with their marks and comments from judges after the judging process has taken place.
winning an award
How many entrants win Y Design Awards?
For each of the 8 categories, the judges will select 1 winner which they feel represents the best in the category.
What do I get if I win a Y Design Award or if my site is chosen as a finalist?
To help promote achievement, the Y Design Awards provides its winners with an award trophy and an icon for the winners' Web sites or publications. All Winners and finalists will also be included on the Y Design Awards web site.
Can I buy additional Y Design Awards trophies and certificates for members of my team, clients and others if I win?
Yes. Please contact Elaine Delfino at: info@ydesignawards.com after the awards party.
Do you hold an event that we have to attend to receive our award?
The Y Design Awards will hold a celebration to announce its Winners in London on 17th September 2008. The invite-only awards celebration is a major media event where you get to rub elbows with other winners and the industry's foremost professionals. Winners do NOT need to attend to receive their awards, although many do attend.
What promotion is done for the winners?
The winners will receive press coverage from both our media partners and through PR activity by the organisers of the scheme to other relevant industry media. Please see the 'Benefits of Participation' in the 'Why' section for the full list of rewards.
miscellaneous
How can I sponsor the Y Design Awards?
If you are interested in being considered as a sponsor of the Y Design Awards, please contact Elaine Delfino at: sponsor@ydesignawards.com by phone on 0845 337 0827.
Can I rent the list of Y Design Awards entrants or Winners?
No. We do not rent or sell our entrant or winner lists.
