ENTRY FORM CLOSED

Open for entries:	January 30
EXTENDED entry deadline:	5pm GMT, March 15
Finalists informed:	April 10
Shortlists announced publicly:	May 24
Awards ceremony:	June 21

 

The IR Magazine Awards - Europe 2017 are open to all investor relations officers and investor relations teams at any company listed and domiciled in Europe. Entries can be submitted directly by an individual/company nominating themselves, or by a vendor/service provider on behalf of a nominee.

Individuals and companies may nominate themselves for more than one category, and may also submit multiple entries in the same category, but make clear who or what part of the company is being nominated.

Vendors and service providers may submit entries on behalf of multiple companies.

 

• Best annual report
• Best crisis management
• Best ESG communications
• Best investor event
• Best IR during a corporate transaction
• Best IR website
• Best use of multimedia for IR
• Rising star

Requirements

The entry form consists of 4 parts. You should provide and adhere to the following requirements and word counts:

1. Challenges and objectives (150 words max): an outline of the reasons the individual/team should be considered in the category and a description of the relevant circumstances, objectives and timeframes.

2. Strategy and implementation (150 words max): a summary of the strategy adopted by the nominee and the activities he or she has undertaken.

3. Results (300 words max): why the outcome was a success, including details about the cost-effectiveness, impact on company, effect on share price, involvement of outside service providers and creativity of approach.

4. Supporting materials: you can submit up to three supporting materials with your written entry, although this is not mandatory. Documents should be relevant to the nominated category and include names and contacts of the decision-makers where possible.

 

Category-specific criteria

• Best annual report: Are shareholders and analysts raving about the quality of your annual print or online report? Give us your vision of best practice.
• Best crisis management: Describe how you successfully dealt with an unexpected event threatening your company’s business or reputation.
• Best ESG communications: Is your company a leader in integrated thinking? Tell us what distinguishes your communications about non-financial performance.
• Best investor event: Did you hold a capital markets day, site visit or other investor event that marked your company out from the crowd?
• Best IR during a corporate transaction: How did your IR team go above and beyond to support a recent corporate transaction? Let us know the details.
• Best IR website: Be it top-notch customer experience, engaging content or multiplatform access, explain what makes your company’s IR website best in class.
• Best use of multimedia for IR: Describe the innovative ways you have incorporated video, audio, infographics or webcasts into your IR program.
• Rising star: Open to IR professionals under 35, this award is looking for individuals who bring fresh thinking and a unique approach to the profession.

1. Carefully read the information provided above to ensure that you are entering the most appropriate category(s), and fully understand the requirements and criteria.
   
   
2. Please note that the online form does not allow you to save an entry to complete at a later date, so it is advisable that you gather all information and supporting materials before completing the form online.
   
   
3. Please ensure that your entry adheres to the maximum word counts as follows:
   
   - Challenges and objectives: 150 words max.
   - Strategy and implementation: 150 words max.
   - Results: 300 words max.
   
   
4. You are given the opportunity to submit up to three supporting documents with your written entry, although this is not mandatory. Please note the following:
   
   - We can accept pdf files, video files, audio files, screenshots, links to websites and any other documents that showcase excellence.
   - If you would like judges to review websites please provide links in a pdf document and access codes, if relevant.
   - Although there is no limit/word count on the length of supporting materials, please avoid including superfluous documents, as these may damage your submission rather than support it.
   - Remember it is quality and relevance that matter, not quantity.
   
   
5. When you have your written entry and supporting materials ready, please click on the Next button below. You will be asked to enter your details, fill in the written entry fields and upload your supporting materials (if applicable).
   
   
6. All entries must be received by the published entry deadline: Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
   Please note that we cannot accept amendments to entries once they have been submitted.
   
   
7. The awards are FREE to enter
   
   
8. Your entry (including any files you upload) may be made public during the judging process to substantiate your nomination. Any entries that are marked as confidential will remain so, and will not be released without the permission of the entrant.
   
   
9. If your entry is shortlisted, we will inform you from April 10.
   
   
10. Should you have any queries about the entry process please contact Lauren Wilson, senior events manager: lauren.wilson@irmagazine.com or call +44 (0)20 8004 5339

 

1. Start early – gathering the right information takes time, so start now to get your application on a solid footing
2. Crowd source – draft and share your entry with colleagues to get their feedback and ideas
3. Create a story – judges like a clear narrative. Be focused in what you want to say
4. Follow the criteria and provide evidence – focus on what the judges are asking for and ensure you demonstrate clearly and concisely how you delivered the results
5. Back it up – you can upload up to three supporting documents with your entry. This is a great way for judges to explore in more detail the narrative you have presented – but choose carefully and use only the best examples.