Entrants for the Digital Preservation Awards submitted nominations by 0800 (UTC) on Monday 22 April 2024 (see ‘How to Enter' for details). Nominations are evaluated, and finalists decided by the Digital Preservation Judging Panel Meeting in May 2024.
Once announced, finalists will then be required to do the following:
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Submit a 3-minute lightning video outlining the key elements of the initiative. More details will be provided at this stage.
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With the exception of the Student Award, attend an online interview with the Judging Panel week commencing 15th July 2024, explaining the importance of the initiative the field of digital preservation.
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Provide good quality visual material – at least three hi-res jpeg images (e.g., project team, location shots, screen shots, products) – of the project to be used in publicity material relating to the Award and/or the Awards ceremony.
Only finalists will be asked for full details of their projects.
The following gives an outline of key dates. Dates will be finalized and agreed at the earliest opportunity.
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6 March 2024 |
Launch of the Digital Preservation Awards 2024 |
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22 March 2024 |
Second call for nominations |
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15 April 2024 |
Final call for nominations |
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22 April 2024 |
Awards close, nominations received, first sift check and distributed to judges |
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Week commencing 20 May 2024 |
First Judging Panel (Shortlisting) |
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11 June 2024 |
Finalists announced and invited to presentation |
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14 June 2024 |
Online voting for finalists opens |
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12 July 2024 |
Online voting closes |
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Week commencing 15 July 2024 |
Second Judging Panel (presentations and interviews with finalists) |
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16 September 2024 |
Awards presented at iPRES 2024 |
We are very grateful to our sponsors and DPC Supporters for their generous contributions which enable the Digital Preservation Awards to take place:
If your organization would like to sponsor the Digital Preservation Awards please email sarah.middleton@dpconline.org.