What is the cost of entering the awards?

The awards are completely free to enter and involve submitting an online entry form, along with some supporting information. Whilst we don’t charge for entries, if your organisation is shortlisted there will be an expectation to bring your teams to celebrate at the Women in Housing and Housing Heroes awards ceremony. Tickets and tables are available for purchase here.

What information do I have to include in my entry?

Click here to take a look at our 2025 entry guide>>

 

Who is eligible to enter?

 

Anyone with any connection to social housing – including tenants as well as professionals – can be nominated, whatever their level of seniority or experience. We want to celebrate leaders, innovators and change makers across our sector.

 

We are seeking teams and individuals who:

• Have had a demonstrable impact within their organisation or area, and potentially beyond
• Excel in their roles but have also gone above and beyond to make a difference
• Have showed a real commitment to working with others to achieve collective success, including potentially helping others into the sector and/or advancing within it

How do I submit my entry?

All entries can be submitted online.

 

You do not have to complete your entry in one sitting. Partially complete entries can be saved for later and edited until the entry deadline.

Can I submit multiple entries?

You can submit an entry for as many categories as you like! If you believe that your nominee has achieved results that align with more than one category, increase your chances of being shortlisted and enter for numerous.

Can I exceed the wordcount?

No, the system will not allow you to submit entries which have exceeded the wordcount.

What photographs should I submit with my entry? 

Please submit two high-quality horizontal photographs related to your submission (such as a photo of the individual or team) to appear on screen and potentially within the awards programme on the night if you are shortlisted.

What if I do not have photographs to submit yet?

If you are having problems submitting photos alongside your entry, please contact, please contact awards@oceanmedia.co.uk

Am I eligible to enter the awards?

Our awards are open to anyone involved in #ukhousing – just about anyone is eligible to enter at least one category. Entries are encouraged from housing associations, councils and ALMOs from across the whole of the UK.

Can testimonials be included as supporting information?

Testimonials should be included within the word count of your submission.

When do I need to submit my entry by?

Entries must be submitted by 7 March 2025. Should you require assistance with submitting your entry, please contact awards@oceanmedia.co.uk.

Will you be extending the entry deadline?

To request an extension, please contact awards@oceanmedia.co.uk.

When will the shortlist be announced?

The short list will be announced in April 2025.

Will I be contacted if my entry is shortlisted?

Yes, we will contact all the successful finalists using the details provided to us.

When will the winners be announced? 

Winners for each category will be announced at the awards ceremony, taking place on Monday 23 June 2025 in Manchester, alongside Housing 2025.

How do I book for the award ceremony? 

Tickets for the ceremony will be made available in early 2025. If your entry has been successfully shortlisted, we will contact you with more details on table packages and how to book your places at the ceremony.

 

Bookings need to be made using our online portal. Payment can be made either through invoice or debit/credit card payment.

 

What is the dress code for the awards? 

Dress to impress!