Guidelines for Entrants of The National Cyber Awards 2025

The National Cyber Awards celebrates excellence and innovation in the field of cybersecurity. To ensure a fair and transparent judging process and to maximise the potential for recognition of outstanding achievements, entrants are required to adhere to the following guidelines.

Eligibility:

1. Entrants must meet the eligibility criteria specified for each award category. Please review the eligibility requirements carefully before submitting your nomination.

Submission Deadline:

2. All nominations must be submitted by the deadline specified for each award category. Late submissions will not be considered.

Accuracy and Completeness:

3. Ensure that all information provided in the nomination form is accurate, complete, and relevant to the award category. Include supporting documentation or evidence, where applicable, to substantiate your nomination.

Confidentiality:

4. Treat all information provided in the nomination form as confidential. Do not include sensitive or proprietary information that you are not authorised to disclose.

Originality and Ownership:

5. By submitting a nomination, you affirm that you have the legal right to do so and that the content of your nomination is original and does not infringe upon any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights.

6. We permit nominations supported by AI-written content; however, the person submitting must verify all information to ensure its accuracy, and all supporting elements such as evidence and metrics must be derived from company records, not fabricated by AI. We also encourage you to use your own unique tone of voice, rather than relying on the voice of tools like ChatGPT which can be repetitive.

Consent:

7. Obtain consent from all individuals or organisations mentioned in the nomination, including any references or testimonials provided. Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to share their information.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations:

8. Ensure that your nomination and any accompanying materials comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including those related to data protection and privacy.

Respect for Judges and Organisers:

9. Treat judges, organisers, and fellow entrants with respect and professionalism. Do not attempt to influence the judging process or engage in any behaviour that may compromise the integrity of the Event.

Communication:

10. Keep lines of communication open with Event organisers and judges. Respond promptly to requests for additional information or clarification, and notify organisers of any changes to your nomination.

Acceptance of Judging Results:

11. Accept the final judging results with grace and respect, regardless of the outcome. The decisions of the judges are final and binding.

By submitting a nomination to The National Cyber Awards, you acknowledge and agree to comply with these guidelines. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in disqualification from the Event.