TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
“Competition” means The Swansea Bay Business Awards
“Organiser” means JR Event Management
“You” means the individual who submits an application
“Platform” means the online system that the applicant must use to complete their application.
By submitting an application to the competition, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions:
● Applications for the Competition must be submitted before the deadline stated on our website.
● Applications must be submitted online by September 30th 2024 by following the link at www.swanseabaybusinessawards.com
● It is free to apply to all of the competition categories.
● Applications may be submitted by any individual representing the business applying and the individual who submits the application will also become the contact whom all correspondence from the Organiser concerning the Competition will be addressed to.
● You must inform the Organiser immediately of any changes to the contact information relating to you or the business applying during the Competition.
● The business applying complies with all current and relevant legal and licensing obligations. The judges reserve the right to not consider an application if this is in doubt and cannot be confirmed.
● You can apply for more than one category.
● Applications will only be considered if they are submitted via the Platform and completed in full and do not exceed the maximum word counts.
● The Organiser reserves the right to move an application into a different category, if deemed more appropriate and should this occur the business affected will be informed.
● You agree to be part of any publicity undertaken in association with the Competition. You accept and agree that the Organiser may use or publish any photographs, comments or evidence submitted at any stage of the Competition in any media, waiving any rights to payment or to inspect and approve a finished product.
● The Organiser may send you communications via email in relation to your application to the Competition e.g. reminders of the deadline and to submit your application, notification of successful application submission, judging feedback, applicant survey, event invitation.
● The Organiser may store your contact information within databases to send you marketing communications including newsletters, future events and promotions unrelated to the Competition.
● The prize provided by the Organiser for each winner will be a trophy.
● Competition winners may publicise their success indefinitely provided the placing, category and year are specified in all publicity and materials.
● Competition winners may only use the specific logo issued by the Organiser and not modify it in any way, nor use, or adapt for use, any other logo connected with the Organiser.
● The Organiser will not accept responsibility for applications delayed or lost as a result of any network, computer hardware or software failure.
● In the event of any dispute regarding the Competition eligibility criteria, application forms, judging process, choice of finalists/winners or any other matter relating to the Competition, the decisions of the Organiser shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.
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We are not able to provide any judges feedback, and judges decisions are final.
● If your business is shortlisted, you will receive two complimentary tickets to attend the event. Winners will be asked to participate in publicity, which may include photography, quotes for the press and radio interviews.
''We believe that every business, regardless of its size, has the potential to make a significant impact on the local economy and community. The Swansea Bay Business Awards is dedicated to empowering businesses to thrive, innovate, and contribute to the growth of Swansea Bay.''
Why enter
The Swansea Bay Business Awards #SBBA is designed to recognise and champion those businesses making waves in the Swansea Bay region of Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire & Pembrokeshire.
Entering comes with a wealth of potential benefits, including:
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Shine a light on your incredible business
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Promote your business to the thousands of potential customers across the Swansea Bay region
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Enhanced brand confidence and building brand awareness
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Huge networking opportunities with like minded, award winning businesses. We're expecting more than 400 guests will attend our gala awards ceremony
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Post and pre-event PR - we will shout from the roof tops about our winners and shortlists across multiple media platforms
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Dedicated 'Shortlisted' and 'Winner' branding and logos which you can use across your platforms
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Build new relationships and foster new opportunities


How to enter
Entry is made through The Swansea Bay Business Awards portal. We welcome nominations from the public, so please click here to nominate a business. Businesses receiving a nomination will be invited to register.
All businesses will need to register through the portal. To put your business forward you will be asked a series of questions, so please ensure you have the full authority of the company to do so. Upon registration you will be asked to agree to the SBBA T&C's, and agree that the information submitted can be put forward to our independent judging panel. Click here to register your business today.