Applications
All nominees should read the Nomination Pack (DPA16A) and submit their application using the Nomination Form (DPA16B) which must include the following:
- A brief summary of the project of no more than 100 words. This wording will be used on publicity material and should be as concise and clear as possible.
- A project description of no more than 1000 words, setting out the nature and purpose of the project, and why it is considered to be a potential Award-winner. The project should demonstrate leadership and advancement in the digital preservation arena.
- A brief account of how the nomination meets each of the key criteria
- Up to three images illustrating the project/team or individuals are requested. These may also be used for publicity at the short-listing stage.
- The nomination should also be accompanied by a letter of support from a senior manager within the institution.
The deadline for submission of nominations is 1200 NOON ON TUESDAY 26th JULY 2016
Submissions
Hard copy submissions by post should be made to:
The Digital Preservation Coalition
37 Tanner Row
York
YO1 6WP
UK
PDF subsmissions should be emailed to: sarah [dot] middleton [at] dpconline [dot] org
Nomination Pack
Download the Nomination Pack and Nomination Form:
General Provisions
The following provisions apply across all categories of the Awards:
- The judges’ decisions are final.
- Any attempts to influence the judges will result in disqualification.
- All nominations must be submitted on the relevant nomination form.
- The judging criteria published for each award are for guidance: the conditions are not negotiable.
- With the exception of the student award, institutions are welcome to make multiple nominations, even if these end up in competition with eachThe judges welcome the opportunity to judge between them.
- Where appropriate, a nomination can be submitted against multiple categories provided a convincing case is made.
- The judges may change the category of a nomination.
- Judges may not leadThey must declare their interests at the start of each meeting and must leave the room during consideration of the relevant nominations.
- The staff of the DPC cannot apply, and contractors cannot nominate work which was initiated and funded directly by the DPC.
- Projects involving the DPC and DPC staff can be nominated but DPC activities must not be the reason for the nomination.
- The DPC will only name finalists. Nominations will remain confidential.
- All nominees will receive feedback.
- It is the responsibility of entrants to get their entries to the DPC by the due deadlines. The DPC is not responsible for late or missing entries.
- Details of finalists will be used only for the purposes of publicising the Awards. By submitting a form, nominees signify their consent to such publicity.
- Shortlisted candidates are invited to present poster at conference 30th November – 2nd December 2016.
The deadline for submission of nominations is 1200 NOON ON TUESDAY 26th JULY 2016