Ten tips to make your BCO awards entry shine.
Preparing your submission for the 2026 BCO Awards? We’ve put together a crib sheet to help you make your entry the best it can be.
November 26, 2025 
Ten tips to make your BCO awards entry shine.
Preparing your submission for the 2026 BCO Awards? We’ve put together a crib sheet to help you make your entry the best it can be.
It’s a simple checklist of ten things to keep in mind – from picking the right category and telling the story of your project, to choosing great photos and keeping file sizes under control.
These are all small but important details that can make a real difference to how your entry comes across. You’ll also find a few practical reminders about data, deadlines, and what the judges are really looking for.
Whether you’ve entered before or this is your first time, we hope these tips make the process a little smoother and your project shine even brighter.
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Need help with your entry?
Contact CREATEVENTS
Email: clare@createvents.co.uk
Tel: 01183 340085
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Important dates to note:
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2025
5 December Closing date for entries
8 December Regional table sales open
2026
January – February: Regional Judging
15 April: London Awards Lunch |The London Hilton, London
24 April: Scottish Awards Lunch |The Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow
06 May: Northern Awards | Kimpton Clocktower, Manchester
08 May: Midlands & Central England Awards Lunch | The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham
14 May: South of England and South Wales Awards Dinner | We the Curious, Bristol
3 June: National table sales open
June – July: National Judging
October: National Awards Dinner | Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London
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By BCO Media 
