How Do I Enter?
1. Read through the Categories
If you're thinking about submitting an entry, the best place to start is with the 2012 Award Categories. Make sure you read through the rubrics carefully and check your eligibility.
2. Read through the Conditions of Entry
You should also familiarise yourself with the Conditions of Entry.
3. Register/Log In via 'Make an Entry'
When you’ve decided on the category or categories, the first thing you need to do is register. This will only take you a few minutes. Once you're done, you can log on and create, edit and update your entry/ies, right up until the closing date.
Please note, the 2012 entry system is new, with no records from previous years. Even if you've entered before, you'll need to re-register this year.
4. Make your entry
For each entry you make, you will need to complete an entry form and upload audio. 'Breakfast Show of the Year' and 'Station of the Year' categories require two audio uploads. Make sure you refer to the rubrics for each category you are entering as requirements do vary from category to category.
Each entry you create will be saved in Pending Entries. While an entry is pending, you will be able to edit and save for later, print draft copies, clone or delete as you wish.
You have until 5.00pm on Wednesday 8th February to finalise your entries. Please note, you will not be able to submit any additional entries or make any changes to existing entries after this date.
5. Hard Copies and Entry Authorisation
Please note: You do NOT need to post hard copies of your entry paperwork, CDs of your audio or signed authorisations - the entire entry process can be completed online this year.
ALL entries must be authorised by the entrant’s Company Director/Station Manager, or person of similar seniority. You will supply us with the name and email address of the person to contact and we'll do the rest.
IF you are an independent production company or producer submitting an entry, confirmation that the broadcasting station/company is aware and supportive of your entry is also required. As above, you supply us with the name and email address of the person to contact.
IF you are an advertising agency, you will need to supply your JET reference number (or a media planner schedule) as proof of transmission. There's a field on the entry for this information.
HOWEVER...
IF you are an internet broadcaster you will be asked to confirm that all necessary third party rights and performance and/or music clearances have been attained. Hard copies of these will need to be posted to The Radio Academy once you have finalised your entry online, to reach us no later than Friday, 10th February 2012.
6. Paying for your entry
Once you've completed the entry form and uploaded your audio, payment can be made online via Credit Card or Paypal.
Please note: If you are submitting 3 or more entries at the same time, you will also have the option of paying by electronic transfer. You will need to supply us with a PO number and an invoice will be automatically generated when you finalise your entry.
Once you have finalised your entry, you will receive a confirmation email with a pdf entry summary attached. This summary will include your invoice.
IMPORTANT: If you have elected to pay by electronic transfer, please be sure to pass the invoice on to your accounts department as soon as possible to ensure prompt payment.
The closing date for entries is Wednesday 8th February 2012 at 5.00pm.
If you require any additional information, please contact Riza Jones or Mandy O'Connor at The Radio Academy.