Nominations are open to all voluntary organisations to nominate as many parliamentarians in as many categories as they wish.

Following the close of nominations, the steering committee (which reflects the Awards’ standing within the voluntary sector) will judge the entries to produce a shortlist of 4 nominations per category.

The shortlist will then be published and MPs and peers will then vote on the shortlist to produce the winners in each category.

This year, winners will be announced at the annual gala awards reception on the 10th December 2008.