DJ’s dry cleaned, dresses unpacked and shoes a’shining… I’m sure you are all ready for this year’s Black Tie a4uAwards co-sponsored by DGM and JD Williams.

650 industry greats will be in attendance for the year’s most prestigious and glamorous night on the affiliate marketing calendar.

Itinerary

• 7pm – Champagne Drinks Reception, hosted by Affilinet
• 7.45pm – Call for Dinner
• 9.15pm – The Awards Commence, hosted by Kevin Bridges
• 10.45pm – After Party in the ‘Cube’, hosted by Digital Window
• 2.30am - Carriages

Although we will not be issuing paper invitations we will be confirming your details on the door.

Backlit table plans will be available on the mezzanine and within the Great Room, please look for your table sponsors name.

Warning: The a4uAwards may contain strobe lighting or sudden loud sound effects.

If you have any questions relating to the event please call Sarah Pickthall or Sarah Parsonage on 01172 033010

This is your Awards ceremony, for your industry. The annual Awards are also seen as the industry’s ‘oscars’, and winning one of the coveted awards puts you in an elite group of businesses and individuals including Sky and Affiliate Window who are viewed by the industry as outstanding and innovative in their abilities and delivery.

What are the benefits of winning?

Apart from the kudos of simply winning on the night and then enjoying all the admiration after the event, being named a 2010 winner provides you with a special shield to utilise on your corporate letterhead and website, a certificate and trophy to display at your premises as well as being featured in the new-look online Awards Brochure which will be a standalone site launching on the evening of the Awards and accessible for the next 12 months.

Do I have to enter or be invited to attend the a4uAwards?

No. Anyone can attend the a4uAwards. You don’t have to be a sponsor or an entrant.  You can either book a table for 10 or an individual seat.  If you choose the latter, we’ll place you with a mix of publishers, agencies, networks and advertisers so you can utilise the evening for some networking too.

How do I book a table or individual seat?

Complete the PDF Booking form and fax it back to us. We’ll then send you an invoice.  Your table is only confirmed on full payment and this must be received within 30 days or your table may be released.

When is the deadline for entries?

10th March 2010.

When does Judging take place?

The entries will be judged in March / April.  Shortlisted entrants will be contacted as soon as possible.

What is the Dress Code?

Black Tie.

What are the timings?

7pm for the Champagne Reception, followed by a three course dinner, the Awards ceremony and after show party. Carriages at 2.30am (TBC)

What can I expect?

Simply put - the most glamorous night in the affiliate marketing calendar. A champagne reception, three course dinner, flowing drinks, comedian host and a very special after show party.

Who attends the awards?

As a premium event we attract the very best in our industry across all demographics.

Submit a Question

If your question is not listed above please post below and we’ll answer and update the list.

Before we announce full details of categories, how to enter, book a table or even sponsors this is a tweet like blog for you to Save the Date in your calendars!

9th June 2010, 7pm - 3am++

Don’t miss the most glamorous night and celebration on the affiliate calendar!

The submissions deadline for the judged awards has been extended until the 7th May.  With a large number of exceptionally high quality entries already received, it looks like our panel of judges have a tough time ahead.

If you would like to submit an entry for the awards, please visit our How to Enter Page, and follow the simple step by step instructions.  The judges have provided some useful tips & hints to point you in the right direction.

Last Chance to Nominate – you only have 7 days left to nominate within our community choice awards over at affiliates4u.com, these always prove popular award categories, with the whole community having a say as to whom they feel deserves to collect an award.   Nominations will close on the 7th May, with the voting stage for the shortlist opening shortly after.

Finallly..  the a4uAwards 2009 looks sure to be a sell out in the next couple of weeks with only a few tables remaining, to secure your place / table at the Affiliate Marketing Awards Ceremony, simply download a booking form from our website.

The a4uAwards team would like to thank our new sponsors, who have recently come onboard to support the event:

Red Letter Day Innovative Affiliate Network of the Year
Affiliate Window Innovative Merchant of the Year
Platform A Affiliate Marketing Digital Agency of 2009
Epic Advertising Casino & Gaming in Affiliate Marketing
Existem Affiliate Management Publishers Choice of Affiliate Network
DGM Affiliate Management Agency of 2009

With over 60% of tables at this years prestigious ceremony already sold, we recommend securing your table early to avoid disappointment!   Download a booking form here

We only have a few sponsorship opportunities still available, for further details please contact Claire Taylor – Claire (@) existem.com or 01179 723 269

Hurry to avoid disappointment!

With 50% of tables already booked and still over two months until the big night, we recommend booking your tables ASAP!

To secure your space at the a4uAwards 2009 and avoid disappointment , simply download our booking form here, complete and return.

We do have a few remaining award categories available for sponsorship, contact Claire for further details on 01179 723 269

Don’t forget:   submissions & nominations for the a4uAwards 2009 are now open.  Enter today for your chance to walk away a winner.

As in previous years, we have a number of award categories, which will be nominated and voted for by the community at affiliates4u.com.

Publishers are invited to nominate for the below categories:

•    Publishers’ Choice of Affiliate Network
•    Publishers’ Choice of Account Manager (working at a network or agency)
•    Publishers’ Choice of Affiliate Manager (working for a merchant)

All are invited to nominate for the below categories:

•    Affiliate Marketing Blog of 2009
•    Affiliate Management Agency of 2009

Nominations for the a4uAwards will close on the 24th April 2009.

To nominate - simply log on to affiliates4u.com, and click the award link at the top of the page.   This will take you to the nominations page, you will be asked to complete the form for the relevant awards and submit.

The tough part is choosing who you think deserves to collect an award this year!

A shortlist for each award will be announced in early May, at which time the final voting process will open.

All winners will be announced during the ceremony, taking place at the Hilton Park Lane on the 2nd June 2009.

Don’t forget, you also have a chance to walk away a winner by entering our judged awards categories.   Submissions are now open, for further details please click here.

Good Luck Everyone!

The evening went down a storm with an enjoyable three-course meal, flowing champagne & an excellent presenter, Michael McIntyre who captured the audience from start to finish.

We would especially like to thank our Main Sponsor Jackpotjoy, champagne reception sponsor affilinet, after party sponsor affiliate window & NMA for supporting the first Black Tie awards ceremony for the affiliate marketing industry, as well as our 16 award sponsors.

The feedback we have received from the event had been fantastic and the whole a4uAwards team are delighted at how much you all enjoyed the evening.

Well done to all the winners!

A few photos are available on flickr and more will up uploaded in the next couple of days.

Regarding the winners, this week we will be publishing a few of the judges comments on each winning entry giving everyone an insight into why they were given the top honour.

Roll on a4uAwards 2009….

A huge congratulations to all the winners, we really enjoyed ourselves!

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For those attending tonight don’t be late or you’ll miss the Champagne Reception at 7pm (please remember to enter through the ballroom entrance) The evening will close at 1am.

Tonight will very much be about celebrating how far we have all come, and rewarding those individuals and companies who have shown excellence within our industry, and we’re very thrilled that so many of you will be part of that tonight.

Look out for our a4uAwards booklet in today’s NMA for more more in-depth information about the awards.

It’s time to double check those DJs and dresses, cufflinks and shoes and prepare to be dazzled!

We’ll see you all there!