FAQ

We welcome initiatives from any organisation.

From SMEs to large corporations, from B2B firms to B2Cs, private companies to public - no matter the size and scope of your organisation, if you strive to improve employee experience then these awards are for you!

Your firm does not have to be based in the UK to enter, but it must have employees in the UK in order to do so.

Having selected the category or categories that you would like to enter, complete the steps on the Enter Now page in order to receive your unique login details.

Submit your written entry before the deadline, then await the release of the 2021 UK Employee Experience Awards Finalist shortlist. If you have been shortlisted, then you can begin preparing your presentation for the Final.

Be an Early Bird and enter before February 5th to take advantage of a reduced price of £299* for your first entry, with additional entries costing £149* when orders are made together.

There is also a special offer package for 4 entries for just £499*.

From February 5th onwards, entries cost £399* and £199* for each additional entry. The 4 entries package is £699*.

* plus VAT of 20%

For the best finalist experience, it is recommended to purchase tickets to the event. However, this is not mandatory.

For those who do not book tickets, one person from an organisation can present the entry to the panel of judges in their category/ categories.   

Access to open presentations from other finalists, participating in EX Trend Talks events, or attending the awards ceremony will not be available for those who have not booked tickets.

Any category winners who have not purchased tickets will be charged if they wish to receive a trophy.

As many as you wish. If your entry is relevant to more than one category, you can submit it for multiple categories.

Visit our Resources section for exclusive free downloads to help guide you on your awards journey.

The scoring criteria are the same for both the written form and presentation. Take a look so you know what to expect.

Your entry form must be submitted through our online portal by March 5th 2021.

Once you enter, you will gain access to the online form after receiving login details via email.

Upon receiving your login details, you can begin work on your entry form. Don’t forget to hit save after completing each section, and only click ‘submit’ when your entry is fully complete.

Each category is assessed by independent judges who have completed a rigorous application process.

We also appoint a Chair of Judges for each category, who ensure all presentations are kept to the required time.

A bespoke feedback report will provide you with judges’ comments on your written entries and live presentations.

To view the 2020 judging panel, see Meet the Judges.

Finalists will be announced on March 19th 2021. Those who have been shortlisted will present their initiative live on the day of the Awards Finals.

Absolutely! Those shortlisted will receive a Finalist logo for use on your organisation’s website and social media platforms.

Finalists will also receive a special Booster Pack to help you promote your achievement and spread the word online.

The 2021 UK Employee Experience Awards will take place online on May 13th 2021.

On the day of the Final you will be allocated a 30-minute presentation slot for each category you are entered into. This allows 15 minutes to present your initiatives, and 15 minutes for judges to ask questions about your initiatives.

A presentation schedule with your exact times will be issued well in advance of the Finals.

After winners are announced live on Finals day, we will share details on our social media platforms and via email.

Details of winners and successful initiatives will also be featured in Customer Experience Magazine.

No matter the result, all Finalists will receive a full judges’ feedback report within three weeks of the event.

A survey sent out after the Awards will also allow you to give us your vital feedback on your experience.

Yes, all Finalists will be issued with a certificate outlining their achievement in being shortlisted for UK EXA 2021.