Who can enter the Risk Awards?
The Awards are open to anyone who works for the following organisations:
- Local government - councils, unitary, mayoral offices, combined and devolved authorities
- Blue light - police, crime commissioner offices, fire & rescue services, and ambulance services
- Education - schools, colleges, universities, and exam boards
- Central and devolved government departments and agencies
- Health & social care - NHS trusts, GP surgeries, and care providers
- Housing - registered providers of social housing, arm's length management organisations, for-profit housing providers, and councils
- Third sector - charities and not-for-profit organisations
- Other organisations commissioned to provide services to communities and citizens.
Choose your categories
You can enter as many categories as you like, submitting an entry separately via the online form. Check out the criteria for each category before submitting your entry.
Login to the website
You will be asked to login to the website before drafting your entry. If you are already an ALARM member, please proceed using your usual website login. If you are not an ALARM member, you can create a login following the onscreen steps.
Write your entry
Entries should include a summary and a supporting statement. You can also upload up to six files of supporting evidence which should be clearly labelled, referenced and explained in your supporting statement. These are limited to infographics, images and technical documents such as risk registers. Long form text documents will not be read by judges. The maximum word count is in place to allow you to provide detail of your entry, but it is not a requirement to be met. All information provided should be concise.
Managing your entry
You can save and edit your entries prior to submission by going to 'My Awards entries' under 'My account' when logged into the website.
Submit your entry
Complete the online form, ensuring all required fields are completed. Please note there is a maximum 3MB size limit per file.
Don't forget your logo
A high resolution organisation logo must be uploaded with each entry. If your entry is shortlisted, your logo will be displayed at the ALARM Risk Awards dinner and on other communications.
How much does it cost to enter?
Nothing! The Awards are free to enter.
What happens next?
After the Awards close for entries, our expert judges will score each entry. The shortlist will be announced in March on our website, social media channels and e-news. Successful finalists will be contacted by the ALARM Office.