This category rewards those future projects that are not yet under construction. Our Panel will judge architectural excellence, innovation in materials, equipment, new techniques etc, and the positive impact that each development will have upon the local community. Please supply an outline of the original brief and the architect's proposal to address this brief. Please also supply a 300-word synopsis of the development's expected beneficial impact on both community and locale. A selection of illustrations should also be supplied.

This award recognises and rewards those businesses at the forefront of sustainable thinking, design and implementation in the retail and leisure industries. The winner will show leadership in its positive approach to protecting the environment and in developing excellent sustainability practices in procurement and development, energy efficiency and micro-generation as well as employment. Please ensure that you outline precisely in what way the project/company is green, including details of environmental initiatives and details of energy efficiency, sourcing & transportation, waste control, use of materials and resources etc.

Celebrating the most outstanding contribution to retail and leisure conceptualisation over the past year, this category rewards the company that has taken a brand and created an extraordinary experience for the customer. Please ensure that you supply the following information:

• Size of development;
• Date of completion;
• Number of floors.

Where the project is a team effort (i.e. retailer, leisure operator, designer, shopfitter) please make sure you have the full support of the other parties involved.

In this category, the judges will celebrate the most outstanding new international retail and leisure experience by awarding a special prize to the destination that has delivered the most customers, the best offering and the most dynamic approach to property development. Please ensure that you supply the following information:

• Size of development;
• Date of completion;
• Number of floors.

Where the project is a team effort (i.e. retailer, leisure operator, designer, shopfitter) please make sure you have the full support of the other parties involved.

Recognising the contribution made by shopping centres in providing customer care, good presentation, maintenance and cleanliness, our judges will be paying particular attention to high levels of service, diversity of offer and design excellence. Please ensure that you supply the following information:

• Size of development;
• Date of completion;
• Number of floors;
• Number of tenants;
• Anchors.

Where the project is a team effort (i.e. retailer, leisure operator, designer, shopfitter) please make sure you have the full support of the other parties involved.

This award will be presented to a centre that demonstrates innovation in its renovation through architecture and design, how it has contributed to the overall regeneration of the town, city or area, its contribution to the local community and the steps it has taken to improve sustainability.

With many observers viewing the outlet centre as a possible spearhead for economic recovery, this new award celebrates the increasing popularity of the outlet model with shoppers and developers alike. The aim of this category is to reward innovation and design-led excellence that offers both retailers and customers the very best in terms of brand and community cohesion.

This award honours a UK retail business that can truly be described as having had an exceptional year. Our judges will be looking for strong financial performance, in-store innovation and proven customer service. The nominee must be a major retailer with a minimum of four outlets throughout the UK.

This award offers the opportunity to honour the international retailer that has achieved great things in the past year. Our judges are looking for innovation, brand values and store innovation. Strong financial performance and a clear development strategy will also be essential. The nominee must be a major retailer with a minimum of four outlets in at least two international territories.

The restaurant scene has its work cut out, the number of restaurants across the globe is truly staggering, so there is no shortage of choice. The aim of this category is to reward quality, diversity and genuine global recognition. The nominee must be a restaurant operator with outlets in a minimum of two international territories.

This award will be presented to an emerging market retailer that best represents the essential retail qualities of entrepreneurship, originality and flexibility. Our judges will look to reward a business that can demonstrate that they have a robust and growing retail format whilst examining the part it is playing in the development of the emerging economies.

This award will be given to the most outstanding outlet retailer that demonstrates their commitment to the sector through expansion, promotional campaigns, marketing programmes, visual merchandising, and their overall professionalism as a retail operator in international outlet centres.

This award is a tribute to the international leisure operator that has shown the strongest performance, whilst offering the customer an innovative and exciting brand. Our judging panel will be particularly interested in how this operator maintains global recognition. The nominee must be a leisure operator with outlets in a minimum of two international territories.

Honouring innovative and trail-blazing companies, this award acknowledges the importance of the contractor's role in the successful completions of any retail or leisure development. The judges will examine project portfolios, safety records and site presentation, among other factors.

This award is designed to highlight the best new retail and leisure schemes from the most successful and exciting development company of the last 12 months, with an emphasis on diversity, innovation and, of course, the 'wow' factor. Please ensure that submissions include a portfolio of at least four current developments in the retail and/or leisure sectors.

This award is a tribute to the designer that consistently and accurately delivers the value of a brand to both business and customers. Our judges will examine both the design process, its objective and, most importantly, the results. Please ensure that submissions include a portfolio of at least four current developments in the retail and/or leisure sectors. For designers nominating their work, it is essential to obtain the approval of the retailer/leisure operator/client prior to submitting examples of their work.

This award acknowledges the importance of the shopfitter's role in the successful completion of any retail or leisure development. The award also recognises the company's understanding of a client's needs, their contribution to the design process and their innovative use of the space and materials.

This award recognises the entrepreneurial spirit, achievements and long-term ambitions of smaller up-coming retail businesses. Please supply a short synopsis of the nominated company outlining the qualities that you believe it possesses whilst pointing to its successes over the previous year. Please supply supporting material such as financial result, new items and press releases.