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Eligibility Criteria

1. Age: Open to children aged 16 and under.

2. Participation Period: Talent must have participated between 1st January 2025 and 31st December 2025.

3. Geography: Open to children across the UK.

4. Industry Categories:

   • Talent who have worked professionally (i.e., have been paid).

5. Non-Industry Categories:

   • Open to all talent.

 

Talent who has work professional can also be nominated for a non-industry category providing evidence of non industry footage.

 

Nomination Guidelines

1. Who Can Nominate:

   • Only parents or guardians can submit nominations on behalf of their children.

2. Multiple Entries:

   • You can enter your child in more than one category.

3. Video Evidence:

   • A 1-minute video must be included in the application:

     • Preferred: Actual footage of the child’s performance.

     • Acceptable Alternative: A 1-minute recording of what they perform on stage (e.g., a rehearsal or practice video).

   • Verification: Checks will be conducted to confirm authenticity and ensure the child participated in the performance for Industry Categories.

 

Key Dates

• Nominations Open: 15th February 2026.

• Nominations Close: 31st March 2026.

• Finalists Announced: 1st May 2026.

• Public Voting Open: 1st May 2026.

• Public Voting Closed: 14th May 2026.

• Award Ceremony: Saturday 6th June 2026.

 

Selection Process

1. Industry Board Review: After nominations close, our professional board members will review all submissions and select 3 finalists per category.

2. Public Voting: Online voting systems opens.

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Winner Selection

The winner is the finalist with the most votes by the public.

The final voting numbers will not be disclosed publicly.​
In the event of a tie, the board will make the final decision.

 

Other Notes

• The points system will not be disclosed publicly to ensure fairness.

• The awards are designed to provide balanced and unbiased results.