BICS Awards Timeline
Applications Are Open!
Applications for the 2026 BICS Awards are open now! Click the link below to visit the downloads page:
Awards Uploads Open
Thursday 19th March
From March 19th, the BICS Awards Applications Upload Portal will be open. There, you’ll be able to upload your completed application forms and portfolios!
Ticket Bookings Open
Friday 20th March
From March 20th, you’ll be able to get in touch with your Societies Officer and book tickets for the BICS Awards in April.
Student Q&A Session
Friday 20th March
If you have any questions about the BICS Awards, this is the place to ask them! Click here to join the online meeting!
Ticket Bookings Close
Thursday 26th March
March 26th is the final day to book tickets for the awards ceremony. Please ensure you contact your Socs Officer before this deadline.
Award Applications Close
Tuesday 31st March – 3pm
March 31st is the final day to upload applications online. If you’re submitting a physical portfolio, it must be at the hotel the following morning (April 1st).
Physical Portfolio Deadline & Social Night
Wednesday 1st April
- 10am: Physical portfolios along with 3 printed copies of your application must be submitted at the hotel by this time.
- 8pm: Social and networking event for students staying in the hotel the night before Awards. Finger food will be available!
Awards Day
Thursday 2nd April
| 10:30 | Welcome Talk |
| 11:00 | Interviews Commence |
| 12:00-14:00 | Staggered Lunch (depending on your interview schedule) |
| 15:00 | Interviews End |
| 15:00-16:00 | Launch of BICS Badges Programme |
| 16:00-17:00 | ‘Meet the Competition’ – your chance to chat with others in your category and find out how their year went, swap tips and make new contacts! |
| 19:30 | Awards Reception & ballroom open |
| 20:00 | Food Service |
| 22:30 | Awards Presentations Commence |
