What an honour will tell you.

An award should be understandable. Its record should identify the work, programme, season and the group in which it was considered.

We are developing both standards-based recognition and competitive programmes. Where a programme uses ranked places or award proportions, those arrangements will be stated before entries open.

Young creators will be considered within age-appropriate categories. A local group describes the scope of that programme; it does not imply an award from a local authority.

Review methods, evidence requirements and opportunities for review of a decision will be set out in the programme rules.

Review tools and review of decisions

Some programmes may use AI-assisted assessment. Programme rules will explain its role, criteria and human review arrangements, with methods suited to the work.