Terms & Conditions

Global Good Awards – Entry Terms & Conditions

Definitions and Interpretation

• "GGA" refers to both Global Good Awards and Global Good Finance Awards, operated by Global Good Communications Limited.
• "Organisation" means the entity applying for the Awards, including corporates, SMEs, NGOs, and community initiatives.
• "Awards" means the Global Good Awards competition and associated events.

1. Eligibility and Application

1.1. Applicant Criteria

1.1.1. Applications are open to organisations globally, regardless of size or sector, demonstrating responsible and sustainable practices.
1.1.2. Organisations must not have financial associations with GGA that could compromise the integrity of the Awards.
1.1.3. Agencies can apply for the Organisation on their behalf, as long as written consent has been received by the Agency. GGA takes no responsibility for entries submitted without permission, but if notified of such, reserve the right to withdraw the entry.

2. Entry Process and Conditions

2.1. Categories and Submissions
2.1.1. Organisations may enter multiple categories relevant to their activities and / or submit the same project across different categories but must accept that a single project will not receive gold prizes in multiple categories.
2.1.2. Organisations that have won previously, cannot enter the same project again unless significant developments have been made within the programme. Judges are notified of the previous entry and given a copy of the previous application form.

2.2. Entry Fees

2.2.1. Entry fees are payable for each entry submitted and once the entry is submitted, it is non-refundable. If the Organisation needs to withdraw their entry, it is not eligible for a refund. If the Organisation selected to pay on invoice and the invoice has not been settled at the time of the withdrawal, it is still subject to payment.

2.3. Submission Requirements

2.3.1. The entry period is clearly published on the website all other communication. We cannot guarantee the processing of any entries received after this date (unless a specified extension is offered).
2.3.2. The activities or project must have taken place during the dates specified within each category description.

2.4. Payment Terms

2.4.1. Entry fees are outlined within the online entry process and must either be paid for by credit card or GGA must be provided with an authorised purchase order number. All prices are + VAT at 20% where applicable and will be invoiced from Global Good Communications Limited.
2.4.2. Payment forms the final part of the application, therefore must be made for all entries by a pre-determined and published date prior to Judging Day. If for any reason payment is delayed and the entry has not made the shortlist, or judges withdraw it for non-payment, payment is still due.

2.5. Intellectual Property

2.5.1. By submitting your application, you are confirming that you have the permission of any 3rd party or contributing partner, mentioned in the application, to enter the Awards and that you have obtained the necessary authority to do so.
2.5.2. Projects entered by the Organisations must be their own work or in direct partnership with a 3rd party. Any evidence of piracy will result in disqualification.

2.6. Data Protection

2.6.1. GGA is registered with the Data Protection Act (under Global Good Communications Limited). Entrants accept and agree to the collection and retention of company and personal data, provided within the application, to process and make contact about award entries.

3. Judging Process

3.1. Evaluation and Selection

3.1.1. Applications will be scrutinised by our extensive panel of experienced judges, each of them expert in their fields. They reach their decisions on the basis of informed and thoughtful consideration and discussion, and those decisions are final.
3.1.2. Judges reserve the right to award multiple winners in certain categories. They also reserve the right to not award a gold winner if minimum standards are not met.
3.1.3. GGA does NOT select winners based on the quantity of tickets purchased by any particular organisation. The judging process is completely independent of any financial interest.
3.1.4. The Judges’ decision is final and the entrants must not correspond with Judges, prior to the judging process, about the Awards, or try to influence their decisions.
3.1.5. All applications will be provided with feedback from the Judges, which will be made available to the entrant after the Ceremony.
3.1.6. Whilst GGA does not exclude any sectors or countries (with the exception of Russia) from entering, we would expect in the case of contentious or problematic ones to see strong signs of a proven commitment to transformational change, along with evidence that this is well underway. Without that, it’s highly unlikely that the entry would proceed.
3.1.7. GGA reserve the right to exclude from further consideration any entry which might in its eyes pose a risk to the reputation and credibility of the Awards.

3.2. Judging Panel

3.2.1. Judges will be selected to decide on specific categories whereby there is the least chance of a conflict of interest. In the event of a conflict, the Judge will abstain from taking part in the scoring of the entry and may be reassigned to a different category.
3.2.2. Al judges sign and adhere to NDAs upon entering the judging platform, prior to reading any application content.

3.3. Judging Criteria

3.3.1. The Judges will evaluate the applications according to published process on the website and the detailed weighted criteria points to create a shortlist from the entries in each category.
3.3.2. GGA or the judges reserve the right to transfer your entry to another category if it is deemed more suitable and dependant on level of entries per category.
3.3.3. If an entry is transferred, the entry fee remains payable. In the event of a category cancellation, refunds or alternative compensation (as agreed with the applicant) will only be offered to entries that achieved the minimum qualifying score required for shortlisting.

3.4. Submission Guidelines

3.4.1. Entrants must take into account the word limits specified in the criteria. If the Judges deem any entry that exceeds that limit as unnecessarily so, the entry may be marked down or excluded.

3.5. Notification and Shortlisting

3.5.1. If your entry is shortlisted, you will be notified according to the programme timeline on the website, via the email addresses on the registered account and application form. Shortlisted entries will also be tagged on LinkedIN, unless requested otherwise.
3.5.2. Your notification of being shortlisted will automatically confirm your invitation to attend the Awards Ceremony.
3.5.3. The Shortlist will be published on the website shortly after notifications are sent out.
3.5.4. Shortlisted candidates are given priority booking for tickets / tables. Attendance is encouraged by at least 2 organisation representatives. Concessional discounts are offered to third sector, SMEs and social enterprises.
3.5.5. Under no circumstances will winners be announced or leaked prior to the Award Ceremony.

4. Content and Media Usage

4.1. Promotional Rights
4.1.1. The 100-word introduction requested at the beginning of the application form will be used on the GGA website should the application be shortlisted.
4.1.2. Winners and Shortlisted Organisations may be asked to participate in promotional activities during and after the Awards Ceremony which will include photography, video, press and social media. By entering, the Organisation gives their consent for the GGA and any supporting companies to use this material (not marked as confidential) without prior notice or compensation. Organisations who do not wish for material to be used should notify the GGA prior to the announcement of the shortlist.

4.2. Publishing of content

4.2.1. GGA will use the Plaque/Award name provided within the application. The GGA will not be responsible for errors made by the entrant and the cost of any resulting new plaque and/or award will be at the cost of the winning Organisation.
4.2.2. In return for GGA considering an entry, the Organisation consents to the GGA using their entry in connection with the promotion of the GGA afterwards; including marketing activity for the following years. The GGA can display any non-confidential entry material in any format along-side the entrant’s name.

5. Liability and Miscellaneous Provisions

5.1. Limitations and Reservations

5.1.1. GGA accepts no responsibility for entries that are not received, delayed, incomplete or are lost due to a technical problem.
5.1.2. GGA reserve the right to exclude any Organisation’s entry that has not paid the entry fees prior to the Judging Day. In the event the entry is not shortlisted, the entry fee is still payable.
5.1.3. GGA accepts no responsibility for any costs associated with travel, hotel accommodation or any other costs associated with attending the event. 5.1.4. GGA does not accept responsibility for damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment incurred as a result of entering or attending the Awards. 5.1.5. GGA reserves the right to change or discontinue the Awards or any associated event without prior notice due to any reason outside its control (including but not exclusive to:- weather, political or civil unrest, accidents).

5.2. Additional Provisions

5.2.1. Shortlisted Organisations, and subsequently winners, will receive a ‘web icon’ reflecting their successful participation in the Awards Programme. Candidates are expected to utilise the icon on their websites and / or email signatures where relevant.

Global Good Awards – Event Terms & Conditions

Definitions and Interpretation

1. Event changes

1.1. General Rights

1.1.1. We reserve the right to make changes to the programme, and/or speakers for the Event without prior notice if deemed necessary.
1.1.2. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the Event in whole or in part and/or change date and/or Venue due to circumstances beyond our control which may (in our sole opinion) affect the health and safety of participants, the availability of the Venue or the success of the Event.
1.1.3. If the Event is postponed, bookings will be transferred to a new date and/or venue.
1.1.4. If you are unable to attend at that time or place, you may receive a credit for a future event (valid for 12 months from the original date of the Event).

1.2. Refund and Liability Limitations

1.2.1. We will not offer refunds to attendees due to circumstances affecting the Event, or your ability to attend it, which are outside our control.
1.2.2. Such circumstances include (but are not limited to): Weather and climate events, industrial action and protests, terrorism or security risks.
1.2.3. We will not be liable for any travel, accommodation or other expenses incurred as a result of any cancellation or postponement of the Event.

2. Health & Safety Restrictions

2.1. General Guidelines
2.1.1. The health and safety of our attendees are of prime importance.
2.1.2. We will be guided by any advice given by the venue at the time of the event.

2.2. Current Restrictions
2.2.1. Cancellations or non-attendance caused by COVID-19 or any other pandemic are not covered under our refund policy.
2.2.2. If you do not cancel at least six weeks before the Event, the standard terms and conditions will apply.

3. Cancellations and refunds

3.1. Cancellation process
3.1.1. Cancellations must be made by email to the event organiser.
3.1.2. Cancellations received no later than six weeks before the Event date will be refunded, less an administrative charge.
3.1.3. The administrative charge will be deducted from any due refund or invoice.
3.1.4. We do not accept cancellations received less than six weeks before the Event date, once the booking has been processed and invoice raised.

4. Payment and confirmation
4.1. Payment requirements
4.1.1. Payments for all tickets, or an authorised purchase order number, must be received prior to the Event.
4.1.2. Failure to do so may result in guests being refused entry.

4.2. Booking confirmation
4.2.1. If you have not received email confirmation of your booking within 14 days of the event (or soon after your booking if less than 14 days), please contact us. We may not have received your booking if confirmation is not received.

5. Guest information
5.1. Pre-event registration
5.1.1. You will receive an electronic request at least 14 days prior to the Event for guests' names, contact details, access and dietary requirements.
5.1.2. All guests must complete this form to ensure that guest requirements are met.
5.1.3. We cannot take responsibility for allergies or accessibility requirements not reported in advance.

6. At the event
6.1. Speaker disclaimer
6.1.1. Any opinions expressed by speakers during the Event are in their personal capacities. Opinions are not made or expressed on behalf of GGA or any partnering organisation. 6.2. Conduct and behaviour
6.2.1. We reserve the right to ask guests to leave the Event and/or the premises without a refund if unreasonable behaviour is reported, a guest is inappropriate, disruptive, offensive, dangerous or illegal.
6.2.2. GGA has a zero-tolerance policy for abusive behaviour to our staff, the venue's staff, fellow guests or attendees.
6.2.3. Guests may be banned from further Events in the future.

7. Privacy

7.1. Guest information
7.1.1. Your name, job title and company may be used on guest badges and/or displayed on a table plan.
7.1.2. If you do not want your details displayed, contact us at least 14 days prior to the Event.

7.2. Data usage
7.2.1. Your details are collected by GGA and partnering organisations to process your entry and/or booking, deliver the Event, communicate relevant future events or related content.
7.2.2. Communications may include notices for the next Awards entry cycle, notices for the next Event, sustainability related content and events.
7.2.3. We will only send information we think is relevant to you.
7.2.4. You can unsubscribe at any time by opting out on any received emails.
7.2.5. For more information on data protection and usage, see our privacy policy.

8. Liability

8.1. Liability limitations
8.1.1. Except in the case of death or personal injury caused by our negligence, we will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage. 8.1.2. Our aggregate liability will be limited to the amount you have paid to us.

9. Video and photography

9.1. Media usage
9.1.1. Video and photos will be taken during the Event which may contain guests. These may be used in future marketing material, including the website. Anyone featured in the material has the right to be removed by email request.

Contact Information

Last Updated: December 2024