The Diverse Cumbria Awards (DCA) celebrate those who are making Cumbria a fairer, more inclusive place for all. These Terms and Conditions outline the nomination, judging, sponsorship, and publicity processes to ensure transparency and fairness.
Definitions:
- "We" refers to Your First Events Ltd.
- "Awards" means The Diverse Cumbria Awards.
- "Nominee" refers to the individual, group, organisation, business, or event nominated.
Nominations
- Nominations are open to the public via the Diverse Cumbria Awards website (www.diversecumbriaawards.co.uk).
- Nominations are anonymous and free.
- Individuals can nominate in as many categories as they wish.
- Multiple nominations for the same nominee will not affect the final results, as winners are chosen based on merit, not the number of nominations received.
Each nomination must include:
- Name of the nominee
- Contact details for the nominee (if known)
- Organisation they work for (if applicable)
- Reason for nomination (150–400 words)
We encourage as much detail as possible to assist the judges. If insufficient information is provided, we may:
- Contact the nominee directly for an overview of their work.
- Contact the nominee's employer or manager for additional information.
- Conduct background research to compile sufficient information for the judging panel.
Anyone within Your First Events Ltd., as well as the judging panel, reserves the right to disqualify any nomination at any stage for valid reasons.
Judges may also introduce last-minute nominations on the day of judging if they wish.
Judging
- Judges will be the previous year's winners. If fewer than four winners are available, representatives from sponsors may be invited.
- The judging panel will always consist of at least five individuals.
- Judging is conducted in two rounds:
Round One:
- Judges will have one week to review and score all nominations submitted.
- Shortlists will be created based on the scores.
- Shortlisted nominees will be contacted and asked to provide a 3-minute video explaining their work.
Round Two:
- Judges will meet in a private session to watch nominee videos and discuss.
- Only judges and a Your First Events Ltd. representative (as a non-voting advisor) will be present.
- Judges will make final decisions independently.
All decisions are final, and winners will be revealed at the Awards evening.
Categories
Business Champion - For profit-making businesses championing EDI.
Diversity Event of the Year - For any event in the last 12 months promoting inclusion, diversity, and equality.
Educational Champion - For any educational institution or educator in Cumbria.
Organisation Champion - For not-for-profit organisations registered with Companies House or the Charities Commission.
Positive Role Model - For an individual promoting EDI (volunteer or paid worker).
Positive Young Person - For an individual or group aged 18 or under.
Public Sector Champion - For publicly owned organisations or individuals within them.
Volunteer Champion - For an individual or group volunteering their time (unpaid).
Lifetime Achievement Award - Chosen solely by the judges from across all categories.
Your First Events Ltd. reserves the right to amend categories if necessary.
Sponsorship
- Three types of sponsorship packages: Lead Sponsor, Award Sponsor, Event Sponsor.
- Sponsorships are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Sponsorship does not influence judging outcomes.
- Sponsors may be nominated but cannot win the category they sponsor.
- Sponsorship packages are set at fixed prices; no negotiation is permitted.
- Additional sponsorship packages may be offered at the discretion of Your First Events Ltd.
Logos and Publicity
- Sponsor logos will appear at the event, on the website (www.diversecumbriaawards.co.uk) for at least two years, and on event materials.
- Sponsors are responsible for supplying high-resolution logos and brand guidelines.
- All efforts will be made to include sponsor mentions in media coverage, although media outlets may edit coverage at their discretion.
- Sponsors will be featured in the event programme, which includes:
- Welcome paragraph
- Menu
- Evening itinerary
- Special thanks
- Sponsor advertising or write-up space
- Category shortlists
- Lifetime Achievement Award details
Your First Events Ltd. reserves the right to edit or refuse content that is deemed inappropriate.
Final Provisions
- Your First Events Ltd. reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time without notice.
- We also reserve the right to disqualify any nomination that does not meet our criteria or is deemed inappropriate or fabricated.
- All rights are reserved and copyrighted.