Welcome to the submission site for Tolley's Taxation Awards
How to enter
- Read carefully the description of the category you wish to enter
- Read the top for success below of what the judges are looking for
- Explain in no more than 3000 words why you deserve the Award: what you set out to do and what has been achieved. Each category has its own specified criteria, but each will require a 3000 word statement in ONE document max 10 pages. Support materials within the 10 pages can be used to underpin the strength of your entry and can include third party evidence such as testimonials, surveys, independent press coverage, external recognition awards, recommendations etc. Entries that do not comply will be marked down or rejected.
- Provide supporting evidence – this is crucial
- The completed entry must be submitted by midnight on Friday 9 March 2018.
- Any questions, please contact: Alma Watson 020 8652 8026 alma.watson@rbi.co.uk
- Good luck!
Tips for Success
Be clear: While you aren’t judged on the design of your entry, something that is well-presented and well-laid out will be easier for the judges to extract the relevant information from. Clear and simple should be your watchwords.
Provide evidence: If the entry criteria ask for evidence of success, be it financial or operational, then you need to show it clearly. The judges need to see the hard facts that back up your claims.
Be concise: For some awards the judges will have to read through a large number of entries in a limited period of time. Therefore, while encyclopedia-thick entries are very worthy, it’s unlikely they will get the attention they deserve.
Be current: While we value the remarkable history of the UK tax profession, the awards celebrate this year’s successes therefore your entry should focus solely on achievements from February 2017 - February 2018.
Above and beyond: Remember the Awards reward excellence – that does not mean simply ticking the boxes, it means going above and beyond the call of duty. You need to demonstrate, with evidence, that you have done this.
Size isn’t important: Judges take into account the relative size of each company involved and make their decision on the basis of the evidence in front of them. Small companies have succeeded in the past.
Appendices: If you are going to include appendices, then some guidance and context as to what they contain and why they are relevant is important. We would recommend that you attach no more than three or four testimonials and / or supplementary examples of exceptional achievement.
Never assume: While the judges all have relevant experience, they won’t necessarily know the intricacies of your operation or sector. If it’s relevant to your entry, then describe the particular challenges you face.