FAQs
The deadline for entries is Friday 7 February 2025, at 23:59.
Firms who advise the European private equity industry are invited to enter.
No, entering the awards is completely FREE.
Yes. Application forms are only seen by the judging panel, and all information contained within is kept private. If we do wish to make any elements of the application form public (typically for winners' profiles) we will request your permission first.
All nominations that we receive online will be assessed by our Drawdown editorial team. Successful entries will then be passed on to our panel of judges, who will meet, deliberate and decide a winner.
Our shortlist announcement will take place on the week commencing 24 February.
Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony taking place on Thursday 12th June at London’s Marriott Grosvenor Square hotel.
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Yes, finalists have to purchase tickets to attend the ceremony. Please contact Jen.rodrigues@realdealsmedia.com to book your attendance.
For table prices please contact jen.rodrigues@realdealsmedia.com
Thursday 12 June 2025 at The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square.
18.30 Drinks reception
19:30 The Drawdown Awards - Part 1
20:20 Dinner
22:00 The Drawdown Awards - Part 2
23:00 Cash bar
01:00 Carriages
Dress Code: Black tie
Final timings will be confirmed 1 week out from the event