Rise Awards Entry Terms and Conditions 2026
- Nominations are free for Student of the Year and Woman of the Year, there is a £50 + VAT nomination fee for all other categories.
- Entrants can be nominated or can nominate themselves.
- Entrants can enter more than one category.
- Nominations are encouraged from the global broadcast audience across manufacturers, broadcasters and service providers and all genres – sports, drama, film, etc.
- Nominees can work either full-time or part-time.
- There is no age or industry experience requirements for the awards apart from the Rising Star category (for this category, nominations are open to those with four years or less industry experience, as of 10th June 2026).
- All applications will require statements on the nominee and why they are relevant for this award.
- By entering the awards all entrants are giving permission for their name, job title and company to be promoted in the press, Rise website and Rise social media.
- Manufacturer is the term used for a vendor company selling hardware or software into the broadcast industry – these would be the companies that typically exhibit at NAB/IBC, etc.
- A service provider is the term used for companies that provide services to the sector and is very wide ranging but can include: OB’s, SI’s, PR/marketing, finance, recruitment, etc.
- A broadcaster is the term used for any company, either state or privately owned, providing content to an audience.
- Entrants may be asked to submit further information to support their entry.
- The closing date is 17:00 (BST) on 5th August 2026. Any nominations after this date will not be accepted.
- All awards will be judged by a judging panel. Their decision is final.
- The winners will be announced on 17th November 2026 at the Troxy venue in London. The ceremony will also be live streamed to a global audience.
- Rise reserves the right to update these terms & conditions.