Nominations for the 2015 ALMR Late Night Awards have now opened, with the winners to be announced at this year’s Dusk ‘til Dawn event on 27 October.
The Late Night Awards will follow the ALMR’s annual Bar and Nightclub Conference for the late night sector and night time industries.
ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “Now in its third year, the ALMR’s Dusk ‘til Dawn ceremony is the only event committed to recognising the businesses that drive the country’s vibrant night time economy and spearhead our live and electronic music scenes.
“The Awards process is open and highly inclusive as it is nominated, voted and judged by industry peers. This is a chance to indentify and celebrate the UK’s most innovative nightclubs and bars, businesses at the cutting edge of late night entertainment.
“The UK’s late night entertainment sector is one of the best in the world, setting global trends and inspiring and nurturing world class artistic talent. The ALMR is very excited to once again recognise the highest standards amongst clubs, bars, and festival and event organisers and to continue to promote this vital part of our economy.”
The nomination and judging process
There are three stages:
- Nomination of self or peers in an award category. Deadline for initial submission is Friday 14 August. Up to 3 nominations can be made in each category. Nominations should be for company, rather than individual outlet (with the exception of the Best Late Night Venue category).
- Nominee shortlists are created by a panel of judges comprising selected industry professionals able to evaluate merit in their respective fields. Shortlists are then published for open voting. Participants can vote in all categories across multiple nominees, but may not repeat vote.
- The top three finalists in each category are announced in advance of the event and winners crowned at the annual gala ceremony in October.
Nominations can be made via the ALMR website in the following categories:
- Late Night Food
- Late Night Drink
- Late Night Entertainment
- Service & Team Development
- Marketing & Promotions
- Late Night Venue
Nominations can be made via the ALMR website here