Our entry process:

Firms wishing to enter the awards should download a copy of the entry form (Excel Sheet).

Download a copy of the entry form here

Please use one entry form for each product. You may nominate a product for as many categories as you like on one entry form.

All entry forms should be completed using the US$ share class as this is how the judges will compare like-for-like performance.

Please provide monthly performance figures for the product since inception, regardless of which category you are entering.

Once completed, please save the entry form and attach to an email to hfawards@incisivemedia.com with your company name in the subject line of the email.

All entries must include a completed entry form and a copy of your latest fund fact-sheet or summary of the calendar year 2010.

NB: If you have an AIMA Due Diligence questionnaire please attach this to your entry email.

These awards are open to any hedge fund managed within Europe with at least US$100m AUM.

Funds with less than US$100m are only eligible for the following categories:

A15 - Best sub-US$100m Hedge Fund
C4 - Best sub-US$100m Ucits product
C5 - Best New Ucits product

About the entry form:

For all "Performance Awards over 1 year" (Section A) the period under consideration is January 1st 2010 - December 31st 2010.

For all "3 Year Performance Awards" (Section B) the period under consideration is January 1st 2008 - December 31st 2010

For all "10 Year Performance Awards" (Section B) the period under consideration is January 1st 2001 - December 31st 2010.

When entering categories in section A, B or C please ensure you complete the following tabs on the entry form:

1) Categories - please indicate which awards you wish to be considered for
2) Main Questionnaire - please answer all questions
3) Performance Data - please provide data for the product since inception, not just the period under consideration
4) Investment Process - please use the headings to explain in your own words your products investment process, who your typical clients are and how you service them, and why you feel your product is worthy of an award. If you run out of space please include additional attachments on your email submission.
For "Qualitative Awards" (Section D) you will need to complete ALL tabs if entering "Best New Hedge Fund" and the "Most Innovative Hedge Fund" categories. Performance figures for early 2011 are also encouraged - please include a recent factsheet with your submission.

For "Best Overall Group" you will need to complete the "Main Questionnaire", "Investment Process" and "Qualitative" tabs.

For "Best Investor Relations Team" and "Outstanding Contribution to the Industry" you only need to complete the "Main Questionnaire" and "Qualitative" tabs.

The shortlist will be published in the April edition of Hedge Funds Review and on this website, with the winners announced on the 18th May at the awards dinner in London.

Please note, all shortlisted firms are expected to attend the gala dinner on 18th May in London. Tables at the dinner cost £5,500 +VAT to seat 10 people; the minimum order is half a table priced at £3,250 +VAT.