FAQs

What are the Communiqué Awards?

The Communiqué Awards recognise, reward and commend excellence and best practice in healthcare communications today, in the spirit of transparency, openness and trust.

Who can enter?

Entries for the Communiqué Awards may be submitted for any UK, European or international activity or programme.

Entries may be submitted by any of the following:

• PR consultancy
• Medical education/communications agency
• Other communications agency
• Pharmaceutical company in-house PR, medical education or marketing department
• NHS or healthcare provider department or body
• Outside contractor or non-PR professional acting on behalf of (and with the full authorisation of) the client company
• Patient or professional association 
• Charity
• Government agency or department

How do I enter?

See the How to Enter page or download the Entry Kit.

I've never entered before, can you give me some tips?

See the “Judges Tips” and the “Entry Checklist” for some guidelines.

• If you have a specific entry query, call the Communiqué Awards team on +44 (0)1372 414200 or email Debbie Tuesley
• To book a coaching session contact Ellie Duncanson-Hunter

When is the entry deadline?

Closing date for entry is Wednesday 20 March 2013*

• Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form, which must be authorised by the appropriate representatives of the agency and client
• Entries may not be withdrawn once the judging process has commenced and entry fees are non-refundable.

 *A seven-day extension will be permitted to Wednesday 27 March for the additional charge of £100 + VAT per entry

How much does it cost to enter?

• Entry is charged at £195 + VAT (£234) per entry. Cheques should be made payable to PMGroup
• An additional £100 + VAT per entry will be payable for entries received after the closing date of Wednesday 20 March 2013
• Entries from charities/associations/healthcare providers are free of charge

How do you ensure confidentiality of work submitted?

You have total control of the information that may be disclosed. Only content within the executive summary (max 200 words) may be published when reporting the award-winning entries. If, in exceptional cases, you prefer to disclose only the title of your entry, please make that clear on the entry form together with the details of any visuals that are not suitable for publication. Should this be the case, we will limit coverage relating to your entry.

Each judge is required to sign a legally-binding confidentiality agreement before appointment.

PMGroup undertakes to adhere to the same confidentiality agreement.

A maximum of six judges, with specific responsibility for the category entered, will see entries submitted in the Healthcare Communications awards.

A team of independent professionals review the entries in all other categories.

Judges review anonymous entries for all categories except Individual, Team and Company awards – details of the entrant will not be disclosed. For this reason, please only record details of the product and client in the entry itself and use the entry form to record all necessary entrant information. Any entries that include entrant information in the submission will be disqualified.

Please indicate on the entry form if you require your entry and supporting materials to be returned to you, or destroyed by PMGroup after the awards presentation.

How are the Communiqué Awards presented?

The Communiqué Awards culminate in a gala black-tie dinner and awards evening on Thursday 4 July 2013 at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London's Park Lane. Guests from a wide range of disciplines attend each year to recognise best practice and it has become a true highlight in the industry's calendar.

How do I book tickets for the Communiqué Awards?

Download a table booking form or contact Debbie Tuesley on +44 (0)1372 414221.

How do I sponsor a category?

Reach up to 1,000 key industry figures and decision-makers on the night and a global audience through publicity on www.pmlive.com/awards and through PME.

More information on the current Communiqué Awards sponsors can be found on the Sponsorship page.

Call Mark Watson on +44 (0)1372 414245, or email mwatson@pmlive.com to discuss sponsorship/advertising opportunities.