1. How do I submit a nomination?
CLICK HERE to complete the electronic nomination form. Applications emailed to Food Logistics’ and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s staff, submitted through social media channels and/or sent directly to the judges will not be eligible.
2. How long should my responses be?
There is no word count or character limit to the responses. In fact, the more information, the better.
3. Is there a limit to the number of nominations I can submit?
Limit one submission per category. Companies can submit up to five different new products, for the five different categories. The same new product submitted for more than one category could be disqualified.
4. If my company won this award in previous years, are we still eligible to submit a nomination this year?
While we love repeat winners, new products that won in the 2023 award cannot be considered for this year’s award. The new software/technology solution or the enhancement to an existing software/technology solution must have been introduced or gone through a major update between October 2023 to September 2024.
5. I submitted my nomination. What’s next?
Thank you for submitting your nomination. Now we wait until submissions close before we can begin the vetting process. Please allow up to 2 weeks after an award closes to be notified if your company is named a winner.
6. How will I know if my company won?
After submissions close, Food Logistics’ and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s editorial staff will need a couple of weeks to vet the nominations. Once winners have been selected, they will receive an email with additional instructions, embargo information, etc.
7. Can I make changes to the nomination after I hit submit?
No, unfortunately you cannot make edits or changes to the nomination after it’s been submitted electronically.
8. Do I need to submit logos, headshots or anything at time of submission?
There will be places throughout the submission process asking for company logo, jpg of the new solution/technology and the option to upload a press release, however none of them are mandatory to complete the submission.
9. What is the entry fee?
There is a $99 submission fee associated with this award for the first category (submission); $55 for each additional category (submission). The application fee INCLUDES access to the logo license should you win, which gives unlimited rights and full access to include, share and embed the award logo anywhere, everywhere at all times. Payment for all categories selected is required upon completion of nomination.
10. How do I pay for the submission?
Payment will be processed at the time of submission via secure credit card checkout. CLICK HERE to submit payment. Those applications not accompanied by a submission payment will be disqualified.
11. How is my submission judged?
Vetting of the submissions is based on the ability to outline in detail the specifics of the software and/or technology solution in the nomination form, including details about its benefits to the supply chain industry, its innovative advantage over the competition, any ESG functionality, etc. Those submissions lacking specifics may not be considered. Case in point: The more information, the better. Feel free to include details from press releases or your own website.
Winners ARE NOT determined based on relationship or advertising status with Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Nominee names and company names are hidden in the vetting process; Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive's editorial staff vet based on the submission itself, which is why telling a story and providing clear examples is imperative to determining winners vs. non-winners.
12. Who is vetting the submissions?
Honorees are vetted by Food Logistics’ and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s editorial staff.
13. Is there a ratio of how submissions vs. winners?
No. We do not put a minimum or maximum figure on the number of winners.
14. What do the winners receive?
The five overall winners (one per sub-category) will receive the highest-level promotional package, which includes:
--> Executive Profile in Online Article (Logo & Company Bio)
--> Company Logo Placement in Overall Winner Interview – Scrolls Along Bottom of Video Player
--> Logo License (unlimited rights and full access to include, share and embed the award logo anywhere, everywhere at all times).
--> A Commemorative Plaque
Additional promotional packages will be available for the remainder of the winners.
15. How will the winners be presented?
All winners will be included in our winners' list. Here's an example from last year's list of winners. For those that purchase an additional promotional package, their solution/company will receive additional treatment in terms of write-ups, inclusion of logos, etc.
16. I want to submit a nomination, but the submission date is closed. Can I still submit a nomination?
No, Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive will not accept any past due submissions. Once the deadline has passed, nominations are closed.
17. What if my submission doesn’t win, or my entry isn’t eligible. Will I receive a refund?
No, there are no refunds given with this award, regardless if you win or not. If you think your submission may not be eligible, please read through the criteria or email Editor-in-Chief Marina Mayer at [email protected].
18. When will the winners be announced?
Winners will be announced mid-December in Food Logistics' Nov/Dec print issue and online at FoodLogistics.com and SDCExec.com.
