• How It Works?

    Categories opened for entry from Wednesday 30th October 2024. Entries will close on Sunday 15 December 2025. 


    Judging will then take place place. We have two judges per category (representatives from the category sponsor and an Newsquest representative or an industry expert as the second judge) will review your entry and individually mark it against the five-point criteria, with the top six - eight businesses making it through to the next round of judging.


    Round two of judging will take place in person and will be completed by Friday 31st January. All businesses will be advised of their standing in the awards once judging is complete. The judges will supply feedback to each business.


    Finalists will be announced in a special supplement in the Eastern Daily Press, East Anglian Daily Times, The Hunts Post and Ely Standard, online and via social media on Wednesday 26th February.


    The Award ceremony will take place in March 2025.


  • Why Should You Enter?

    Winning a East Anglia Clean & Green Award marks a milestone in your company’s history. It recognises your business journey and helps to celebrate your achievements.


    Entering a category provides you with the opportunity to build your network and grow professional relationships.


    We work to raise your brand profile through increasing coverage of your business throughout the awards process and afterward in articles, in both print and online, and extra social media coverage.


  • Writing Your Entry.

    We’re certain that there are countless reasons for businesses to celebrate at this year’s awards, so here are some tips on what you can do to add that little bit extra to your entry, as well as some things to avoid.


    DO


    STAND OUT

    This is your chance to highlight why your business is unique in the market place. What initiatives have been behind your success this year? What makes you different?


    BE RELEVANT

    Simply cramming everything your business does into the entry and hoping for the best won’t do. Make sure your entry is laserfocussed on the award you are hoping to win.


    BE CLEAR AND CONCISE

    There are a lot of entries – you need to get your message across quickly and grab the judges’ attention.


    CHECK AND CHECK AGAIN

    Spelling and grammar errors matter. Silly mistakes give a bad impression of your business.


    PROVIDE EVIDENCE

    Making a claim and not backing it up won’t cut it with the judges. So, make sure you can prove what you are saying.


    DON'T


    BE LAZY

    Simply copying and pasting links from your online reviews is not what the judges are looking for.


    WAFFLE

    We want to know all about your triumphs – but get to the point quickly and move on to the next reason your business should be

    nominated.


    FIB

    You will get found out – and our judges have long memories.


    FOCUS ON THE FUTURE

    We are sure your plans for the next 12 months are stellar – but you can tell us about them when they have come to fruition.


    LEAVE IT TO THE LAST MINUTE

    Rushed entries rarely win awards. Give yourself time to ensure you say everything you need to.


  • Want Information About Tickets?

    For more information about tickets when they become available.