How To
Enter

You must register and pay for the categories you wish to enter.

There is a strict limit of one entry per individual or organisation per category.  

An individual or organisation may enter up to three categories, where they meet the criteria.  

Employees from more than one organisation may enter individual awards, where they meet the criteria. 

You should include: 

• Details of your experience and qualifications
• Share your achievements and how you are performing well in your chosen sector.  If you are nominating someone ensure you have all the correct information.
• Include information such as client testimonials, case study.
• Share how you have developed a reputation in your area of expertise and how you stand out from your competitors. 
• It is important to include your achievements. Be clear about how you reached objectives and targets and why these are significant. 
• Then you must supply adequate evidence to support your entry. Video files cannot be uploaded, please host the video, and include the link in your entry or supporting documents.
• All entries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

If you wish to nominate an individual or a business for one of the categories, please complete the nomination form by clicking here and we will contact the person/business you are nominating and will invite them to enter.

Terms & Conditions of Entry

• Ensure you are eligible to enter and have entered the correct category. 
• Entries will open on Monday 19 April 2021 and close on Monday 28 June at 5pm.  Entries received after this date will not be included. 
• Finalists will be announced on Wednesday 11 August 2021. 
• Explain in each section why you deserve the Award: what you set out to do and what has been achieved.
• You must stay within the word count specified for your category.  
• Provide one document submitted on a PDF with up to 4 pages of evidence.
• Entry is online only. 
• Entries must be received by Monday 28 June at 5pm.  Organisers reserve the right to extend the closing deadline.
• The organisers reserve the right to withdraw categories with insufficient entries. 
• Fees for entering are non-refundable. 
• You should receive confirmation by email within 24 hours of entering. If you do not receive confirmation, please email [email protected] 
• You will be informed, by email, if your entry has been shortlisted on Wednesday 11 August 2021.
• The announcement of the winners will be made at the National Paralegal Awards Virtual Event on Thursday 23 September 2021, 6pm to 8pm. 
• The awards ceremony will be virtual and free to attend for you and your guests however by entering you will be agreeing to purchase a ticket for £100 to attend the winner’s lunch in London on Monday 18 October 2021, should you be a winner. 
• Do not enter if you cannot attend the virtual event or the winner’s lunch.  
• All Finalists will receive a digital certificate and badge.  Each winner will receive an engraved trophy, digital certificate and badge and framed certificate at the winner’s lunch.  No cash alternative will be provided.
• The judges’ decision is final. No Correspondence will be entered.
• The event organiser is The Professional Paralegal Register