Wonder Awards 2023 – Terms and Conditions
- Award Name: Wonder Awards 2023
- Organiser: WonderDome
- Purpose: The Wonder Awards 2023 aim to reward schools in the UK that demonstrate exceptional support for inclusivity and diversity in space-related learning.
- Eligibility:
- Nominees must be schools located in the United Kingdom.
- Nominees must grant permission for WonderDome to use the school’s name for promotional and advertising purposes, including the use of photos for promotional materials while adhering to safeguarding regulations.
- Nomination Deadline: Nominations must be submitted by 15 December 2023, 23:59 GMT.
- Winners Announcement: Winners will be announced by 15 January 2024. The award must be redeemed by the end of the current academic year.
- Submission Method: Nominations should be submitted online through wonderdome.co.uk using the provided nomination form.
- Nomination Fees: There are no costs or fees associated with the nomination process.
- Nomination Process: Nominees should simply complete and submit the online nomination form.
- Review Panel: A panel of WonderDome employees, including individuals with previous teaching, science communication, and presenting experience, will review each nomination.
- Multiple Nominations: Multiple nominations received and the detail provided will be considered in the review process.
- Appeals: There is no appeal process for the panel’s decision.
- Notification: Winners will be notified by 15 January 2024. Both the nominated school and the person who submitted the nomination will be contacted.
- Criteria: Nominees should demonstrate their exceptional efforts to promote access and motivation for pupils to learn and study space-themed topics.
- Awards:
- Three Wonder Awards will be granted, with each winning school receiving a free full-day WonderDome visit.
- All pupils on the day of the visit will receive participation certificates, and the school will receive an award certificate.
- An Exceptional Wonder Award will be granted, with the winner receiving the same as the Wonder Award, along with a £200 Amazon voucher to spend on space-related resources for the school.
- Award Utilisation: Award winners may use the full-day WonderDome visit as they see fit. There is no monetary alternative. The school must ensure a suitable venue for the WonderDome visit.
- Disqualification: WonderDome reserves the right to disqualify nominations that do not adhere to these terms and conditions.
- Review Panel Decision: The decision of the review panel is final, and no disputes will be entertained unless a violation of these terms and conditions is found.
- Data Protection: All data entered on the nomination form will be handled in accordance with WonderDome’s current privacy policy.
- Acceptance Form: Award acceptance requires the nominated school to sign an award acceptance form, confirming their agreement to these terms and conditions and ensuring the protection of data and privacy.