#WeAreInternational Awards - Terms and Conditions
The #WeAreInternational Awards are organised by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) to recognise outstanding contributions that support and champion international students in the UK.
By submitting a nomination for the #WeAreInternational Awards, nominators and nominees agree to the following terms and conditions.
1. Eligibility
Nominations must meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Awards guidance for the relevant year and category. Nominators are responsible for ensuring that nominees meet the eligibility requirements before submitting a nomination. UKCISA reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any nomination and to disqualify entries that do not meet the criteria.
2. Submission of nominations
All information submitted as part of a nomination must be accurate and truthful to the best of the nominator’s knowledge. By submitting a nomination, nominators confirm that they have obtained the consent of the nominee for their information to be shared with UKCISA for the purposes of the Awards. UKCISA reserves the right to request additional information or clarification in support of any nomination.
3. Judging process
All eligible nominations will be reviewed by an independent judging panel appointed by UKCISA. Judges will assess nominations against the published criteria for each award category. The decision of the judging panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome of the judging process.
4. Verification of information
UKCISA reserves the right to verify the accuracy of any information provided in a nomination. If any information provided is found to be false, misleading, or significantly inaccurate, UKCISA reserves the right to disqualify the nomination at any stage of the Awards process.
5. Conduct and reputation
Finalists and winners of the #WeAreInternational Awards are expected to uphold the spirit and values of the Awards. UKCISA reserves the right to review a nomination, finalist status, or award if information comes to light that could reasonably bring the Awards or UKCISA into disrepute.
6. Withdrawal of awards
In exceptional circumstances, UKCISA reserves the right to withdraw an award, finalist status, or public recognition where credible concerns arise relating to:
- the accuracy of the information provided in a nomination
- the conduct of a finalist or award recipient
- any issue that may reasonably damage the reputation or integrity of the Awards or UKCISA.
Any such decision will be made at the discretion of UKCISA.
7. Publicity and communications
By participating in the Awards, nominees and nominators agree that UKCISA may use information from the nomination, including names, quotes, photographs, or videos, for the purposes of promoting the #WeAreInternational Awards and the work of UKCISA. UKCISA will take reasonable care to ensure that any information used publicly is accurate and appropriately presented.
8. Data protection
Personal data submitted as part of the Awards process will be handled in accordance with UKCISA’s Privacy Policy. Information provided will only be used for the purposes of administering the Awards and related communications.
9. Amendments
UKCISA reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time where necessary to ensure the fair and effective operation of the Awards.
10. Contact
Any queries regarding the #WeAreInternational Awards should be directed to:
awards@ukcisa.org.uk