Make your nomination stand out

Your answers need to hit a balance – not so long that we get lost in the detail, but long enough to address all parts of the questions.  

We’re not expecting a full CV or a list of every step you’ve taken since leaving Imperial – please just share relevant highlights or feel free to summarise your achievements. 

Please note though, it’s not enough to just say you meet the criteria, you need to give us examples and put them in context. Feel free to include links to websites or articles in your nomination when relevant. 

We've set word counts on the nomination form to give you an idea of the maximum length your answers should be. These are generous so don't feel you have to use the full word count if you don't need or want to. Don't forget, you can upload two short supporting documents - more on those further down this page.

You’ll have the option to attach up to two supporting documents. These should both be a maximum of one page each - please note, we will only share two pages of attachments in total with the judges, so make sure you stick to this limit. We’ve deliberately only asked for two as we want you to include key points and evidence in the main text of your nomination form.  

Your supporting documents might include a letter of support, press clippings or any other documents relevant to your nomination. There's no need to include digital content such as screen grabs of websites or links to online articles in your supporting documents - you can include links to digital content in your nomination.

If you’re submitting a self-nomination, you will need to upload a reference letter in addition to the two supporting documents. It’s really helpful if your referee can put your achievements in context and give examples of how you meet the main criteria for the award.