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Submissions are now open

Enter for An Award

The Manchester Young Talent Awards are a celebration of outstanding individuals between the ages of 18 and 40 who exemplify the best attributes of Manchester's young people. All submissions (included those nominated by others) must complete the entry application below to enter the 2024 awards. If you would like some help with your nomination please have a look at our tips for applicants

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Please note there is a maximum character count of 1,000 for each section. 

 

All entries will be notified of the shortlist result ~5 weeks before the event, to allow time to buy tickets for the MYTA Ceremony. Keep and eye out on our website and good luck to all entries! 

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Full Entry Form

TIPS FOR APPLICANTS

Tips For Applicants

How to fill in the application

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There is an area for filling in details of the nominating person, if they are different from the person up for the award. We are genuinely indifferent about whether people nominate themselves or are nominated by others.

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  • Answer all the questions with information that is correct and true. 

  • There are no marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar, however please understand that if a judge is not able to clearly understand your application this could affect your judging score. 

  • Use the full word count; give as much detail as possible in your application. 

  • Do not submit links in your application as these will not be used in judging.

  • Each nominee should submit a vector file of their company logo when making the nomination.

  • It is highly recommended that the answers given in the application are succinct. Though feel free to use bullet points where possible to cover the criteria below:

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Key Question 1 – Describe the nominee’s role/scope/responsibilities

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  • Describe the individual’s role or the business, team or charity project purpose – maximum 1000 characters

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Key Question 2 – Reasons for nomination

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  • Explain the key reasons for the nomination in this category. To include as appropriate how the individual, business, team or charity project has gone above and beyond expectation and/or made an outstanding contribution to the Manchester region – maximum 1000 characters

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Key Question 3 – Describe the nominee’s achievements

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  • Describe where appropriate the individual’s, business’, team’s or project’s performance metrics and achievements – maximum 1000 characters

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Key Question 4 – Evidence

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  • Where appropriate and available, evidence of client/customer testimonies/feedback and previous awards won – maximum 1000 characters

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