WATCH OUR TOP TIPS WEBINAR ON DEMAND
Thinking of entering the UK IT Industry Awards 2026? Don’t miss this essential video guide featuring exclusive insights from past winners, judges and Computing Editor Tom Allen and BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) President Sarah Winmill.
Topics covered included:
- Using AI in entries
- What the judging process looks like
- What judges are looking for
- How it feels to attend the awards night
Whether you're a first-time entrant or a returning nominee, this video is packed with expert advice to help your submission stand out from the competition.
Watch now and give your entry the edge it needs!
Don't have time to watch the full webinar? Here are the top points covered:
Be authentic
Judges are looking for genuine voices. Overuse of AI is obvious and lacks the personal touch and detail that helps entries stand out. Judges don't want to read the same AI generated entries.
Don't try to cover everything in your entry
Focus on one standout achievement and build your entry around it. This can be impact, innovation or value, just make sure to stick to the criteria. Judges are looking for exceptional.
Keep your entry focused and clear
Judges read a lot of entries. They are looking for easy to read entries with achievements clearly signposted.
Back up your claims with proof
Use metrics, outcomes and clear results to show the difference your work has made. Testimonials are a great way to do this.
Tell a story
Storytelling is what separates winners. Strong entries don’t just list achievements, they show the journey. For example from challenge, solution to successful outcome.
The judging presentations are not scary
The judging days are there to help you elaborate on your entry. They are not job interviews, no one is there to trick you. Judges want to make sure they understand your entry correctly.