This guide will walk you through how to complete your entry. If you have any questions not covered here, please contact Amy Mullally at amullally@thechannelcompany.com. Remember the early bird rate ends April 30. The final deadline to submit your entry is 11:55 p.m. on May 19, 2026.

To get started, log in to—or create an account for—the entry portal using the button below. 

1. Once logged in, select the category you would like to enter from the drop down. If you have entered the portal through the categories page, the category will already be in your basket. You can skip steps 1 and 2. Please note: the early bird discount is added at the checkout stage.

2. Select 'Add Selected' to the right of the drop down.

Repeat these first two actions for each category you would like to enter.

3. Complete all the mandatory questions. You can also add supporting documents and a video link. Please note, if you have more than one document, it will need to be uploaded in a zip file.

Select 'Continue' 

4. The next step asks for your personal details. Please complete all mandatory fields. 

5. In the final step, you can complete and pay for your entry via credit card. You will be taken to a thank you page and will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your entry.

Amending or saving your applications

All your entries (complete and incomplete) can be found on the left hand side of the portal.  This is where you can complete any saved entries or edit your completed ones. Entries can be edited up until the entry deadline at 11:55 p.m. on May 19, 2026.