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Nomination Questions - Rising VR Company of the Year
Nomination Questions - Rising VR Company of the Year

Overview of the nomination questions and word count for Rising VR Company of the Year

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Written by Adam Gilberts-Davis
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Rising VR Company of the Year award celebrates the brightest and most innovative organizations that are driving the virtual reality industry forward through their ambition, determination, and groundbreaking ideas.

This award promotes smaller startups, newcomers and growing companies to the VR industry that have shown promise and potential through their work in the past year.

Rising VR Company of the Year celebrates the milestones and achievements of companies that have made a positive impact and significant contributions to the industry, sector, and marketplace. In particular, this award seeks to recognize companies that have demonstrated innovation, providing new and exciting solutions to the challenges of virtual reality.

Judges will evaluate the company's progression, looking for evidence of exceptional growth, development, and innovation.

Nominees should have had an annual turnover under £1m in the last fiscal year, reflecting the award's focus on emerging companies that are poised to make a significant impact on the industry.

Conditions for this category

  • The nominee must not be a subsidiary of a larger organization.

  • Annual revenue under £1m in the last fiscal year

  • Less than 50 people employed between 04 August 2022 - 03 August 2023

  • Nominations are accepted on behalf of clients or direct.

  • Projects, results and key information provided must have fallen between 04 August 2022 - 03 August 2023

Submission Criteria

  • Milestones and Achievements

  • Company progression

  • Positive impact and contribution to the industry/sector/marketplace -

  • Company/product innovation

  • Company culture and values

  • Competitiveness

Character Counts

Question Weight

Max Character Limit

1 - 5%

1,000

6 - 10%

2,000

11 - 15%

3,000

16 - 20%

4,000

21 - 25%

5,000

25%+

6,000

Scored Submission Questions & Weightings

What are the most significant milestones and achievements of the company, and how have they contributed to its success? Please provide examples of accomplishments and their impact on the company's growth between 04 August 2022 - 03 August 2023

30%

How has the company progressed between 04 August 2022 - 03 August 2023, and what steps have been taken to ensure continued growth? Please discuss the strategies and initiatives that have been implemented to drive the company forward.

20%

How has the company made a positive impact on the industry/sector/marketplace, and what contributions has it made to drive progress in these areas? Please provide examples of the company's impact and role in driving positive change.

15%

Please describe the innovative features or products that the company has developed and how they have contributed to the company's success. Please discuss how the company has been able to push the boundaries of its industry through innovation.

15%

How do the company's culture and values contribute to its overall success and impact on the industry/sector/marketplace? Please discuss the company's core values and how they are reflected in its operations and products.

10%

How has the company responded to changes in the industry/sector/marketplace, and what strategies have been implemented to stay competitive?

10%

Additional Submission Questions/Materials (Not Scored)

  • Company Name

  • Project/Product Name

  • Project/Product Tagline

  • Project/Product Summary

  • Turnover in the last fiscal year (This information remains confidential and is not shared with the judging panel)

  • Number of employees

  • Written Judges statement (4,000 char max)

  • Judges Video (3 mins max)

    • The judge's video is your opportunity to address the judges directly. We suggest using this as an opportunity to summarise your submission, build a story/picture for our judges, and break down any complex information.

  • Project Access Information

  • Supporting materials

    • Max 3x document uploads

    • Max 3x external links

    • Company logo/key art

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