• There is one winner for each Award category, including Advertising, Design, Digital Excellence, Editorial, Events, Marketing, PR & Communications and Public Affairs & Political Communication. There is also an overall Grand Prix Award winner chosen from all the Award categories.
  • Your achievement must have taken place between December 2007 and November 2008. Any work or project that falls outside this time period will not be considered unless the application is accompanied by a supporting statement that clearly explains which elements took place between December 2007 and November 2008.
  • Your work or project can be of any size or duration. We’re not assessing the scale of your success, but the approach you have taken.
  • Your work or project may be entered for a maximum of two Award categories. In the event that you are entered for more than two Award categories, Xchangeteam will discuss with you which Awards applications you would like progressed.
  • The Awards are open to any freelance professional, Xchangeteam registered or otherwise.
  • Freelancers can be entered for Awards by clients, peers, Xchangeteam Agents, as well as entering themselves.
  • The closing date for Award applications is Monday 5 January 2009. 

Application

All nominees will be asked to complete a short application form. You will need to supply a copy of your CV along with the application form. Xchangeteam Group’s Data Protection Policy applies and is available on request.

Judging

All Award applications are considered by an esteemed panel of judges. Preliminary and shortlist judging will take place in January 2009, after which all the shortlisted entrants will be notified. The panel of judges is appointed by Xchangeteam and all its decisions are independent of the Awards’ administration. The judges’ decision is final and Xchangeteam will not enter into any discussion or correspondence concerning the results.

Awards

Winners will be announced at an Awards ceremony in central London in February 2009. A full list of the winners will be available at www.freelanceroftheyear.co.uk. Please note that by entering an award, the applicant would agree to participate in media and publicity activities. Category winners will be promoted in Awards-based features and case studies in the media.