Hints & tips
To ensure that you submit an award-winning application, here are some pointers from those in the know:
- Assume the judges have never met you and are not totally knowledgeable about your experience or your business.
- Use bullet points to make your entry eaiser to read rather than long, detailed text
- Explain each important point fully and clearly
- Keep it factual – include specific business highlights and quantify your achievements
- Get someone who is not in the same sector to read your submission to help ensure trade jargon is simplified and your presentation is in an easy-to-read format
- Don't forget the entry deadline – entries close on Friday 28 May so make a start today!
Judging update
In light of the ongoing pandemic, the judging process for the CN Specialists Awards will take place virtually for 2021. The following categories will be judged with face-to-face virtual presentations from the shortlisted candidates:
- Apprentice of the Year
- Project of the Year by a Specialist Contractor (subcontract up to £2m)
- Project of the Year by a Specialist Contractor (subcontract from £2m to £5m)
- Project of the Year by a Specialist Contractor (subcontract over £5m)
All other categories will be judged via a closed roundtable session with our judging panels and they will be reviewing your written entry.