FAQ
How much does it cost to enter the Baby Awards?
The Early Bird discounted rate of £130 + VAT is available until midnight Tuesday 14th July.
From Wednesday 15th July nominations will be charged at the full rate of £160 + VAT per entry.
Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 16th August.
What are the categories for 2020?
Please click here to view this year’s categories.
Can I enter more than one category?
Yes, businesses can enter their brand / product(s) in as many relevant categories as they like. Each nomination must be on a separate form and will incur a separate fee. If you only want to enter one category, please pick the one that seems the most appropriate.
What happens if my brand or product does not fit in to one of the categories?
Please email babyawards@chelseamagazines.com and we will do our best to help!
How does voting work?
Voting opens to the public on Monday 24th August and closes at midnight on Wednesday 30th September. All votes are placed through the Baby Awards website.
Our scoring system is transparent and honest – brands or products with the greatest number of votes in each category are crowned the winner.
Nominees will be supplied with a ‘Vote for Us’ button to be added to their website, email signature or social media before voting launches to encourage their customers to vote for them.
Can someone vote more than once?
No, voters are only able to vote once.
When will I find out if I have won?
Baby Awards 2020 winners will be announced during an online event in autumn.
More details will be announced in due course.
Will there be a shortlist?
No, all nominees stand the same chance of winning an award as each other. However, the Baby team will compile a shortlist from nominees in all 19 categories for the 4 Judges Categories.
What are the four Judges Categories?
Brand of the Year, Best Product, Best New Brand and Best New Product.
Who are the judges?
The 4 independent categories will be judged by an expert panel of industry specialists, high-profile mums, bloggers & celebrity parents.
The 2020 Judging Panel will be revealed in due course.
Do I need to send samples?
No samples are not needed, unless you are shortlisted for the Judges Categories. All shortlisted products will be advised what they need to submit ahead of the judging in October 2020.
What’s happened to the Little London Awards?
In 2018 Baby London grew up and to become Baby. We decided it was time to bring all categories relating to the pre- and post-natal into the Baby Awards and maintain Little London Awards for those categories focussed on toddlers and young kids. Nothing’s really changed apart from the name, don’t worry!
Are the Little London Awards only open to London based businesses?
No, both the Baby Awards and Little London Awards are open to everyone, including online only products.
My product isn’t on sale yet. Can I still enter?
All products must be launched and available for consumers to purchase before Sunday 9th August 2020.
Any other questions which are not covered in the information given above please do contact the Baby Awards Team at babyawards@chelseamagazines.com