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.

With the deadline of the 1st March approaching we’ve had a few requests for clarification on what the judges will be looking for.

In response we have added full details on our judging process page and we’d be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the process either on this blog or on the phone, call us on 01172 033010.

The judges will be scoring on a number of factors and it’s very important yo cover the criteria listed.

The categories you can nominate in today are:

Community Choice Awards

Community Choice (Publisher) - new for 2010!

Affiliate Marketing Blog of 2010

Publisher’s Choice - Account Manager at a Network

Publisher’s Choice - Affiliate Manager, In-House or at an Agency

Publisher’s Choice - Affiliate Network

Read more on our Categories page.

Nominations for the a4uAwards will close on the 21st February 2010.

To nominate - simply visit a4uwards.com/nominate, and click on the ‘Nominate Here’ button (depending on whether you’re an affiliate/publisher or a merchant/network/agency).  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 April, at which time the final voting process will open.

All winners will be announced during the ceremony, taking place at the Grosvenor House Hotel on the 9th June 2010.

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!

We’re making a shout out to remind you now the new year is upon us to say that entries are now open for the a4uAwards in June and that the deadline is the 1st March 2010, this has been extended from our original 29th January deadline which was felt to be a little too early considering you’re all snowed in!

Find full information on our categories and how to enter on our main website.

Innovative Publisher of the Year

• Skimlinks (Winner)
• Easy Content Units (Highly Commended)

Innovative Merchant of the Year

• PrezzyBox (Winner)
• Books Direct (Highly Commended)

Innovative Affiliate Network of the Year

• Affiliate Window (Winner)
• Webgains (Highly Commended)

Best New Entrant in Affiliate Marketing

• Skimlinks (Winner)
• Harveys (Highly Commended)

Best Use of Affiliate Marketing as Part of an Integrated Campaign

• Argos (Winner)
• LoveFilm (Highly Commended)

Affiliate Marketing Digital Media Agency of 2009

• I-Level (Winner)
• BLM Quantum (Highly Commended)
• R.O.EYE (Highly Commended)
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Best Use of Technology within Affiliate Marketing

• Skimlinks (Winner)
• Awin Analytics (Highly Commended)

Finance Vertical (affiliate)

• Leadbay (Winner)
• Dot Zinc Limited (Highly Commended)

Finance Vertical (merchant)

• CreditExpert (Winner)
• Virgin Money (Highly Commended)

Technology & Telecoms (affiliate)

• Top 10 Broadband (Winner)
• Net Media Planet (Highly Commended)

Technology & Telecoms (merchant)

• Vodafone (Winner)
• T-Mobile (Highly Commended)

Casino & Gaming (affiliate)

• Bingo Hideout (Winner)

Casino & Gaming (merchant)

• Paddy Power (Winner)
• Sporting Bet (Highly Commended)

Retail (affiliate)

• VoucherCodes.co.uk (Winner)
• Mydeco.com (Highly Commended)

Retail (merchant)

• Argos (Winner)
• Red Letter Days (Highly Commended)

Travel & Leisure (affiliate)

• Artemis8 (Winner)
• Carrentals.co.uk (Highly Commended)

Travel & Leisure (merchant)

• Lastminute.com (Winner)
• Fly Thomas Cook (Highly Commended)

Publishers Choice of Account Manager

• Hannah Swift (Winner)
• Julie Wood (Affiliate Window) (Highly Commended)
• Agnieszka Marchewka (buy.at / Platform A) (Highly Commended)

Publisher Choice of Affiliate Manager

• Chris Clarkson (Sunshine.co.uk) (Winner)
• Naomi Brown (Firebox) (Highly Commended)

Affiliate Management Agency of 2009

• Existem Affiliate Management (Winner)
• Azam (Highly Commended)

Publishers Choice of Affiliate Network

• Affiliate Window (Winner)
• DGM (Highly Commended)

Affiliate Marketing Blog of 2009

• Kirsty McCubbin (www.affiliatestuff.co.uk) (Winner)
• Lee McCoy (www.leemccoy.co.uk) (Highly Commended)

Innovative Publisher of the Year

• Easy Content Units
• Net Media Planet
• Quidco
• Skimlinks
• VoucherCodes.co.uk

Innovative Merchant of the Year

• Books Direct
• Buyagift.com
• CreditExpert
• PrezzyBox

Innovative Affiliate Network of the Year

• Affiliate Window
• AffiliateFuture
• LinkShare
• WebGains

Best New Entrant in Affiliate Marketing

• Harveys
• musicMagpie
• Oasis
• Skimlinks
• The It Guide

Best Use of Affiliate Marketing as Part of an Integrated Campaign

• Argos
• Elemis
• LoveFilm
• Play.com
• SKY

Affiliate Marketing Digital Media Agency of 2009

• BLM Quantum
• I-Level
• R.O.EYE

Best Use of Technology within Affiliate Marketing

• Affmeter
• Awin Analytics
• Coull TV
• Easy Content Units
• Skimlinks

Finance Vertical (affiliate)

• Dot Zinc Limited
• Leadbay

Finance Vertical (merchant)

• CreditExpert
• Payday UK
• Virgin Money

Technology & Telecoms (affiliate)

• Artemis8
• Net Media Planet
• Formula (Top 10 Broadband)

Technology & Telecoms (merchant)

• BT Business
• Dialaphone
• T-Mobile
• Vodafone
• Vonage

Casino & Gaming (affiliate)

• TBA

Casino & Gaming (merchant)

• PaddyPower
• SKY Betting and Gaming
• Sporting Bet

Retail (affiliate)

• Artemis8
• Easy Content Units
• mydeco.com
• V.A.C Media
• VoucherCodes.co.uk

Retail (merchant)

• Argos
• Debenhams
• JD Williams
• LoveFilm
• PrezzyBox
• Red Letter Days

Travel & Leisure (affiliate)

• Artemis8
• Carrentals.co.uk

Travel & Leisure (merchant)

• Fly Thomas Cook
• Haven Holidays
• Lastminute.com

With a record number of submissions received this year and the quality reaching a new level the judges really do have their work cut out reaching a final decision on who deserved to be recongised at this year’s a4uAwards.

The a4uAwards team will be announcing the final shortlist for the submission awards on Friday 22nd May.

We still have a few tables available for the Awards Ceremony, taking place on the 2nd June at London Hilton Park Lane.  If you would like a to book a table / place please complete a booking form available here

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to attract more attention, PR and links for your website, and give you extra leverage with advertisers and affiliate managers for increased commission or exclusive deals.

After all you can’t get better than an Award winning, value add website or application to help aid your cause!

To remind you the award verticals are:

• Finance
• Retail
• Casino & gaming
• Travel & Leisure
• Technology & Telecoms

To enter follow the guidelines here Before you enter we advise you the check out the categories in detail and also review the judging panel.

Merchants, you can enter too – just be quick as we’ll be closing entries tomorrow!

Good Luck.

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 will be extending the deadline for submissions to give you all the opportunity to fine tweak your entries, increasing your chances to pick up an award at this years ceremony.

Extended Awards Submission Deadline:    7th May 2009

The a4uAwards are the only niche awards event to recognise and reward those specifically excelling in the Affiliate Marketing sector.

The main aim of the awards is to reward those agencies, networks, merchants and affiliates who innovate, integrate and excel in this dynamic, fast growing online marketing channel and this is the only awards to truly shout about your achievements within Affiliate Marketing.

The a4uAwards 2009 are in association with NMA and provide a unique platform to highlight your brand and achievements within Affiliate Marketing, which is becoming an integral part of many successful media planners strategies.

Award Categories

12 of the awards 17 will be entry by submissions, which will be judged by a panel of industry experts.

•    Innovative Merchant (Advertiser) of the Year
•    Best Use of Affiliate Marketing As Part of an Integrated Campaign
•    Best Use of Technology within Affiliate Marketing
•    Affiliate Marketing Digital Media Agency of 2009
•    Best New Entrant in Affiliate Marketing

Vertical Awards
•    Finance in Affiliate Marketing
•    Retail in Affiliate Marketing
•    Casino & Gaming in Affiliate Marketing
•    Travel & Leisure in Affiliate Marketing
•    Technology & Telecoms in Affiliate Marketing

Extended Awards Submission Deadline:    7th May 2009

For full details on how to enter visit a4uAwards.com.  The judges have also provided a few tips & hints which can be viewed here