Rising Star

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This award will go to a media researcher identified as being a real rising star within the industry. Nominated individuals can be client side or at a media or research agency, dealing with survey research, data science, analysis and reporting or combinations thereof. However to qualify they must have less than five years industry experience in total and we're only accepting nominations made on behalf of others.

Submission criteria

Background (300 words)
Provide a brief background to the nominated individual in terms of their role, responsibilities and skills.

Key projects and initiatives (600 words)
Please outline the key projects and initiatives that they have worked on and their contribution to success.

Overview (500 words)
Describe the characteristics and skills that make them a rising star, focusing on the value they add, ideally with testimonials from internal/external clients, managers or colleagues.

Elevator pitch (280 characters)
Sum up and market your entry.

Submission prices

Early entry price: £265 (1 Sept - 1 Oct 2025)

Late entry price: £320 (2 - 10 Oct 2025)

Submission process

Step 1

Download the submission document below and fill out all the fields, keeping to the stated word or character counts.

Please note entries will not be accepted after the closing deadline and you will not be able to edit your entry once submitted.

Step 2

Submit your entry through the submission portal link below; you will need to register and then submit.

Payment is taken in the portal. Preferred payment is via credit card; a confirmation and receipt of submission will be sent to you once safely received. If you need to pay via an invoice, please select "Bank/Wire Transfer" option on the payment page and an invoice can be sent through to you.