We invite entries from UK universities and university professionals across 14 categories, which are shortlisted and evaluated by an expert panel. An ideas bank of all winning and shortlisted entries will be published on the Guardian website after the ceremony.

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Judges will assess each entry for:

Innovation what makes it new, unique and inspiring?

Delivery does it offer excellence in planning, teamwork, partnerships and value?

Impact what difference has it made, within the university and beyond?

Evidence are the claims made in the submission supported by evidence?

The winners will be announced at the award ceremony on Thursday 2 April 2020.

1 Outline the project, its place within your universitys strategy and what makes it innovative and inspiring (max 300 words).

2 Detail how the project was delivered, from the planning stage through to its successful conclusion (max 300 words), including details of timing* and funding.

3 Outline the projects outcome(s) within the university and beyond with relevant supporting evidence**, metrics or testimony (max 400 words).

* Project must have started in past 18 months but need not have finished if outcomes can be proven.

* For the Sustainable buildings that inspire category, the capital project must have been completed within the past 24 months, but need not have started in that timeframe.

* For the Research impact category, projects must have finished in past 24 months.

** Evidence must be provided in the text of the application except for the Sustainable buildings that inspire category where photographic evidence is required. Please send photographs to GUA@theguardian.com. Any appendices sent in for other categories will not be considered.

Entry fees:Early bird from 21 November to 31 January: One entry 225 + VATEarly bird multiple entries (after first entry): 125 + VATFull rate after early bird offer expires: One entry 275 + VATMultiple entries (after first entry): 175 + VAT

Please note that a booking fee will also apply.

If you have any questions please contact us on GUA@theguardian.com

Timeline: 18 November: Awards launch online18 November - 31 January: Early bird period7 February: Applications close9-13 March: Shortlisted applicants will be notified after the judging lunch this week2 April: Ceremony in central London

If you have any other questions, please email: GUA@theguardian.com. Good luck!

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