Everything you need to know about eligibility, deadlines, and how to enter your firm for the 2027 awards.
Submissions for the 2027 Data Forward Awards will officially open on September 1, 2026. The early bird deadline is November 30, 2026, and the final submission deadline is January 31, 2027.
Any consultancy, agency, or independent engineering team operating within the UK or serving UK-based clients is eligible. We accept entries from firms of all sizes, from boutique engineering agencies to global management consultancies.
We prioritize pragmatic, measurable results. A winning entry clearly articulates the business problem, the mathematical or engineering approach taken, and the concrete ROI achieved (e.g., hours saved, revenue generated, waste reduced). We heavily penalize entries that rely on jargon over substance.
Yes. Early bird entries are £195 per category. Standard entries are £295 per category. The entry fees cover the administrative costs of our rigorous, independent judging process.
Absolutely, you can enter multiple categories. However, a single project cannot be submitted to more than one category. You must submit a different project for each category you wish to enter.