FAQs

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO ENTER THE AWARDS?

The deadline for entries is Friday 24th February 2023

IS THERE A COST TO ENTER THE AWARDS?

No, entering the awards is completely FREE.

WHICH COMPANIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER THE ADVISORY AWARDS?

Firms who advise the European private equity industry are invited to enter.

WILL MY APPLICATION FORM BE KEPT PRIVATE?

Yes. Application forms are only seen by the judging panel, and all information contained within is kept private. If we do wish to make any elements of the application form public (typically for winners' profiles) we will request your permission first.

WHAT IS THE JUDGING PROCESS?

All nominations that we receive online will be assessed by our Drawdown editorial team. Successful entries will then be passed on to our panel of judges, who will meet, deliberate and decide a winner. 

WHEN WILL THE SHORTLIST BE ANNOUNCED?

The shortlist will be announced on Monday 13th March 2023.

WHEN WILL THE WINNERS BE ANNOUNCED?

Winners will be announced at our Awards Ceremony taking place on Wednesday 7th June, at Hilton London Bankside.

AWARDS CEREMONY

Wednesday 7th June 2023, Hilton London bankside

18.30 Drinks reception
19:30 The Drawdown Awards - Part 1
20:20 Dinner
22:00 The Drawdown Awards - Part 2
23:00 Cash bar
01:00 Carriages