FAQ
- What are the Compliance Awards?
- When and where are the Awards taking place?
- How much does it cost?
- What is included in the cost?
- How do I get there?
- What time will the event start and finish?
- What is the dress code?
- Can I book a room overnight?
- What are the categories?
- How do I nominate?
- Does it cost to enter a nomination?
- What is the deadline for nominations?
- When and where will the shortlist of nominees be announced?
- When and where will the Awards be announced?
- What happens to late applications?
- What should I include in my entry?
- How many entries can I submit?
- As a nominator can I attend the awards dinner?
- Where will the judging take place?
- Who are the judges?
- How will the entries be judged?
- Whom do I contact if I have additional questions?
1. What are the Compliance Awards?
The Compliance Awards recognise the contribution of the compliance role, compliance trainers and professional advisers in helping to ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of global financial services.
2. When and where are the Awards taking place?
17 January 2008 at The Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London
Hotel address:
Park Lane
London, W1K 7TN
Tel: +44 (0)20 499 6363
Web: The Grosvenor House Website
3. How much does it cost?
(Full price details are listed on the How to book section)
Individual places - £175
Hosted table of 10 - £2500
4. What is included in the cost?
Cocktail reception, three course gala dinner, refreshments, awards ceremony, evening entertainment.
5. How do I get there?
(Click here to see full direction details)
Parking
- On-site parking: £10 per hour, £40 per day
- Valet parking: £40 per day
- Off-site parking: contact hotel for details
- Daily congestion charge: £8 for personal vehicles until 6.30pm
London Underground Stations
- Marble Arch - 5 mins
- Hyde Park Corner - 10 mins
- Green Park - 10 mins
www.tfl.gov.uk
Mainline/Bus
Bus Station: Victoria Coach Station (3.2 km S)Train Station: Paddington Train Station (3.2 km NW)
Heathrow Airport
- Heathrow Express to Paddington: average journey time is 25 minutes
- Bus or Central Line from Paddington to Marble Arch: average journey time is 25 minutes
Gatwick Airport
- Gatwick Express to Victoria: average journey time is 30 minutes
- Bus or Central Line from Paddington to Marble Arch: average journey time is 15 minutes
Stanstead Airport
- Stanstead Express to Liverpool Street: average journey time is 30 minutes
- Central Line from Liverpool street to Marble Arch: average journey time is 15 minutes
London City Airport
- Docklands Light Railway to Bank station. From Bank station take the central line to Marble Arch: average journey time is 40 minutes.
6. What time will the event start and finish?
- 17:45 – 19:00: Cocktail reception
- 19:00 – 22:30: Gala dinner and award ceremony
- 22:30 – 00:15: Post-award entertainment
7. What is the dress code?
Black tie
8. Can I book a room overnight?
Yes. Rooms can be booked directly with Grosvenor House on 020 7499 6363, or you can book them through Expotel on 020 7372 2001. Rooms at the Grosvenor House are based on a first come first served basis. (It is the attendee’s responsibility to book overnight accommodation. Complinet takes no responsibility in booking rooms for delegates).
9. What are the categories?
Individual awards
2008 Compliance Officer of the Year
2008 Young Compliance Officer of the Year
2008 Money Laundering Reporting Officer of the Year
2008 Outstanding Long-Term Service to the Compliance Industry
2008 Most Effective Compliance Trainer at a Regulated Firm
2008 Trade Association Personality of the Year
2008 International Compliance Personality of the Year
2008 Best Regulatory Law Firm or Lawyer of the Year
2008 Best Regulatory Accountancy Firm or Accountant of the Year
2008 Most Practical Consulting Firm
2008 Best Compliance Technology Solution
2008 Complinet Personality of the Decade
10. How do I nominate?
Using the navigation bar click on the 2008 Awards and then on Categories. Alternatively click on the ‘nominate now’ located in a prominent position throughout the site. The “Category” page will list all awards you can nominate for. By clicking on the nomination category of choice, you will be directed to the nomination process where you will be able to fill in the details and reasons for your nomination(s).
11. Does it cost to enter a nomination?
No. The nomination process is free.
12. What is the deadline for nominations?
Friday, 9 November 2007, 14:00
13. When and where will the shortlist of nominees be announced?
Wednesday, 21 November 2007.
The shortlist of nominees will be announced on the Compliance Awards website.
14. When and where will the Awards be announced?
The winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner, to be held at The Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London on Thursday, 17 January 2008. Details of the winners will be posted on this website as well as released to the news media after the event.
15. What happens to late applications?
Applications that are not received by Friday, 9 November 2007, will not be considered for the 2008 Annual Compliance Awards.
16. What should I include in my entry?
Key reasons your nomination(s) should include:
- Background information about the nominee
- Why you have nominated him/her?
- Key skills that enable them to do their job
- What benefits have they brought to you and/or the company?
17. How many entries can I submit?
You can submit as many entries as you wish, although the quantity and quality of your entries will be monitored for abuse.
18. As a nominator can I attend the awards dinner?
Yes. Tickets may be purchased by calling Jenny Tyler on 0870 042 6400. You may purchase individual tickets, 2 or more tickets or host a table of 10. Full booking details are listed on the “how to book” section of this website. Alternatively, please contact us for further information.
19. Where will the judging take place?
Complinet Offices in Vintners’ Place, London
20. Who are the judges?
Post nomination deadline, the judges will be announced.
21. How will the entries be judged?
Click here to view the full judging process.
22. Whom do I contact if I have additional questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at ourcommunity@complinet.com or
0870 042 6400.
