Terms and Conditions for Entry 

1. There is no chargeto nominate. 
2. Nominations close on Monday 9th February 2026. 
3. The competition is open to all UK-based businesseswith a connection to the Muslim community. 
4. Nominations may be submitted by the company itself or by a third party, provided the entry is fully completed, accurate, and the nominee has agreed to and confirmed the information submitted. 
5. Information provided must relate to the company’s activities from June 2024 onwards(covering the past 12–18 months). 
6. All entries must be submitted online. 
7. Incomplete entries will not be judged.
8. The organisers accept no responsibility for entries lost or delayed. A confirmation email will be sent immediately or within a few hours. If you do not receive confirmation, email: awards@islamchannelawards.co.uk. 
9. A sponsor may notenter the category that they are sponsoring. 
10. Entries will be judged by an independent panel appointed by Islam Channel. All judges follow detailed guidelines and a scoring matrix to ensure a fair process. 
11. Shortlisted finalists will be announced via the website and by email, along with details of their final judging dates. 
12. Judges will review all nominations and interview the finalists. Winners will be chosen based on the written submission and interview performance. 
13. The judging panel’s decision is finaland no correspondence will be entered into. 
14. Winners will be announced on the evening of the ceremony. 
15. Winners will be published on the website after the ceremony. 
16. The organisers reserve the right to disqualify an entrant if there are reasonable grounds to believe rules or laws (including copyright or intellectual property) have been breached. 
17. The organisers reserve the right to amend judging deadlines if required. 
18. By entering, applicants agree that their data will be held on the Islam Channel database and website. 

Rules of Awards 

1. • In February 2026, the judging panel will review all nominations and shortlist finalists for each category. 

1. • Each entry will be assessed by a minimum of two judges. 

1. • Finalists will be announced on Friday 6th March 2026 via the website and by email, and will be informed of their individual judging dates. 

1. • Once announced as a finalist, an entry cannot withdraw from the process. 

1. • Promotional materials will be supplied to finalists for publicity purposes. 

1. • All finalists must agree to participate in publicity. 

1. • Judges will conduct finalist interviews in April 2026. Winners will be selected based on the written submissions, interviews, and responses to judges’ questions. 

1. • Each finalist must ensure at least one representative attends the Grand Final evening. 

1. • Winners will be announced only on the night of the ceremony. 

1. • Winners will be published on the website and promoted on social media following the event. 

1. • Winners agree to take part in post-event publicity if requested. 

1. • If the event is postponed, all entries will remain valid and will be carried forward to the rescheduled date.