1. The Mobile News Awards 2025 is  open to firms and individuals within the UK and Northern Ireland involved in mobile communications and its ecosystem and related industries.

2. The judging eligibility period runs from January 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025 .Any material supporting your entry that falls outside this period will not be considered.

3. Entries must be submitted via the online submission process on this event’s website only.

4. Each category has a specific entry form, which can be found online on the website. Entries will not be accepted by any other means.All questions on the category-specific entry form should be answered. The text boxes are expandable; however, the combined total number of words entered into the text boxes should not exceed the specified word limit.. Companies may enter for an  entry fee of £75 (excluding VAT) for each entry.  Information provided within the entry form will remain confidential. Mobile News reserves the right to refer to this information within the Awards Supplement or other Awards-related materials. Entrants may mark sensitive parts of their entries as “not for publication,” provided this is done reasonably. Physical items such as handsets and products may be submitted as supporting material at your own risk and expense for delivery and collection. Crimson Lynx Media Ltd will take reasonable steps to protect submitted items from risk of fire, theft, or loss.. If the entrant submits work or materials they do not own, it is their responsibility to ensure they have permission from the owner or third party to submit the entry, along with any necessary credits and approvals.

5. Crimson Lynx Media Ltd accepts no responsibility for incorrectly submitted information.

6. The judges reserve the right to re-categorise entries if they believe another category is more suitable. However, they will not routinely re-categorize incorrectly entered projects.

7. Any submitted information may be subject to verification.

8. The judges' decisions are final.

9. Companies may not enter any category they are sponsoring.

10. All entries must be submitted by the deadline of February 14, 2025. Entries can be edited at any time until this date.

11. A fee of £75  (excluding VAT) must be paid for each entry submitte.. No entries will be accepted without payment. 12. Once submitted, entries are confirmed and non-refundable.

13. The shortlist will be published the day after the judging has been completed (TBC) Winners will be announced at the Mobile News Awards Ceremony.

14. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the results.

Mobile News Awards 2026 – Table Booking Conditions

This page summarises the key terms for booking tables at the Mobile News Awards 2026.

By booking, you agree to the full Terms & Conditions (available on request). Booking and Payment Your booking isn’t confirmed until we send written confirmation.

Payment

Bookings made on or before January 31 2026  must be paid within 14 days. Bookings made after January 31 2026 require immediate payment.

Tickets are only issued once payment has cleared. A standard table seats 10 guests.

Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellations received by 31 January 2026 (5pm GMT) receive a 50% refund. No refunds are available after this date.

You can substitute individual guests up to 5 working days before the event for free.

Changes or Cancellation by Us

Sometimes things outside our control can affect the event (e.g. extreme weather, travel disruption, government restrictions). If this happens: We may move the event to a new date. Your booking will automatically transfer. Refunds are not available in this situation. We may also need to change the venue, seating plan, speakers, timings, or programme.

Behaviour and Safety

We want everyone to enjoy the night. We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove anyone who: behaves inappropriately, poses a safety risk, breaks venue rules, does not hold a valid ticket. No refunds will be given in these situations.

Branding & Promotion

Please do not bring promotional items, banners, leaflets or displays without our written permission.

Photography and Filming

There will be photographers and a film crew present. By attending, you agree that we may use images of you for our marketing and publicity. If you’d like to opt out, please contact us at least 5 working days before the event (we’ll do our best to accommodate you, but wide crowd shots may still include you).

Personal Belongings

Please keep your belongings with you. We’re not responsible for lost or damaged items.

Data and Privacy (UK GDPR)

To run the event we’ll collect basic information such as: attendee names, job titles, organisations, dietary/access needs. We use this information to: issue tickets, create the seating plan, produce the guest brochure, communicate event details, meet health and safety obligations. We may share limited attendee details (name, job title, organisation) with other guests for the table plan and brochure. Dietary/access needs are only shared with the venue/caterer. 

Early Bird Terms & Conditions

• Early Bird pricing applies only to table bookings confirmed and invoiced before the stated Early Bird deadline of December 31
• Availability is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Once the allocation is sold, standard pricing applies regardless of deadline.
• Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of a purchase order or full payment.
• Cancellations after booking confirmation are subject to a 100% cancellation charge.
• Substitutions of guest names may be made up to 48 hours before the event.
• Table locations will be allocated in order of booking priority, with Platinum tables receiving preferential placement.
• Mobile News reserves the right to amend or withdraw the Early Bird offer without notice once allocation limits are reached. All prices exclude VAT.

Questions?

If you have questions about: accessibility, dietary requirements, guest substitutions, photography inclusions, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help. For more about how we handle data, please see our Privacy Policy.