Mainframe Awards 2022 - Submissions Now Open

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Submissions are now open for the 5th Mainframe Awards. Highlighting the digital & creative community in Derby & Derbyshire.

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MAINFRAME AWARDS 2022

We know that some of the UK’s most talented digital & creative businesses call Derby and Derbyshire home.
The Mainframe Awards are an unprecedented opportunity to highlight and celebrate these talented creatives and their work.


KEY DATES
Submissions Open - 03/11/2021
Submissions Close - 31/01/2022
Shortlist Announcement - 24/02/2022
Community Voting For Digital Ambassador of the Year - From 24/02/2022
Awards Night - 26/04/2022


CATEGORIES


PUTTING DERBY/DERBYSHIRE ON THE MAP

We know that Derby & Derbyshire is full of incredible digital and creative people. The winner will be someone making us proud of how they are flying the flag for our region.

CREATIVITY FOR GOOD

The winner will be able to demonstrate how their product, project or organisation has contributed to the betterment of lives through creative means.

BEST LOCAL NETWORK

Networks, meet-ups and groups play a vital part in supporting and developing digital/creative people and their businesses. This is your chance to shine a light on your local network.

EMERGING DIGITAL/CREATIVE STAR (UNDER 25)

Recognising an individual under the age of 25 who has made an impact on the digital/creative landscape in Derby & Derbyshire. The region’s success in the digital arena depends on talent staying in our region and the judge will look to reward the best and brightest young people for their efforts.

BEST DIGITAl/CREATIVE STARTUP

A company or organisation that has launched in the last three years and has already found a strong and loyal following, customer base or audience. The winner will have bold ambitions and clear evidence their growth plans have got off to a solid start. The judge will be looking for bright, adaptable firms not afraid of challenging the established order.

BEST DIGITAL/CREATIVE UPSCALER

Are you an entrepreneur whose business has seen rapid growth and expansion? Has your success exceeded even your own expectations? Trading for more than three years your bold plans will be paying off.

MAKE & TRADE

Derbyshire is a hive of wonderful people who make, craft & produce. This Award will recognise someone continuing this proud tradition, selling on a small scale and making locally.

DIGITAL DISRUPTOR

Has your company found an innovative way to adapt to the current business climate? Have you created a product or service specifically for our new normal?

MAINFRAME UNSUNG HERO

Is there an unsung hero in your office? Do you know someone creative who deserves to have their hard work recognised? This is the chance to give them the kudos they deserve.

DIGITAL/CREATIVE AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR

Voted for by you the Mainframe Community. The Digital/Creative Ambassador will be a champion for Derby/Derbyshire, focused on making the city and region a great place for digital & creative businesses to set-up and thrive.

JUDGES

There will be nine, independent judges, each reviewing one of the categories.

HOW TO ENTER
Simply go to https://info.mainframederby.co...

Enter just 500 words for your submission and add any supporting information you think will boost your submission (videos, pictures, website links, documents etc.)

Fancy submitting for someone else? The Unsung Hero category is ideal for that!

You may enter up to two categories.

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Monday 31st January 2022

0:00am - 23:59pm GMT

Market Place
Derby
BA1 3AS, UK

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