FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
Q: Who organises the Triple E Awards?
The Awards are organised by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU). Headquartered in Muenster, Germany, ACEEU is the premier provider of quality assurance for entrepreneurship and engagement in higher education. Please visit ACEEU Website for more information.
Q: Which organisations are eligible?
Eligible are all Higher Education Institutions as well as related institutions (for example, an external TTO or an incubator that is clearly related to a university, or a network of universities). Individuals are also eligible for the individual award categories. Please also check out of "Regions" page, which specifies the eligible countries and to which region a country belongs.
Q: What is the link between Triple E Awards, ACEEU Stakeholders Forum and Triple Helix Conference?
The Triple E Awards are an initiative by ACEEU to recognise achievements in entrepreneurship and engagement in higher education. The Awards Ceremony is hosted as part of ACEEU's annual Stakeholders Forum (e.g. ACEEU-accredited institutions, ACEEU members, ACEEU Council members) to generate greater opportunities to meet, learn and exchange with everyone. The ACEEU Forum itself partners with the Triple Helix Association in hosting the event to bridge theory/research (Triple Helix Association) and practice (ACEEU).
Q: Can any financial support be provided for travel and accommodation?
The organisers are not able to provide any financial support for travel and accommodation.
Q: Are there any costs attached to the Awards?
There are no costs attached to submitting an entry to the Awards. However, finalists are required to attend the Awards Ceremony and purchase an event ticket to which the Awards are attached. For more information, visit our page on the Award Ceremony
Q: Are there any cash prizes for award winners?
The Triple E Awards do not offer any cash prizes but focus on providing recognition in the form of visibility to the winners.
Q: How can I get a certificate of attendance after the event is over?
After the event, a certificate of attendance will be made available for download in the password-protected area of the Triple E Awards website.
Q: How can I get receipt for the event fee/ ticket?
One the payment is processed (which may take up to 2 weeks), a receipt will be made available for download in the password-protected area of the Triple E Awards website.
Submission
Q: How do I submit an entry?
Visit our "Apply Now" page. After your registration, you will receive via email your individual login details for our submission portal where you can hand in entries for all award categories. Visit our "Award Categories" page to learn more about the details that are requested during the submission process. These details differ from Award category to Award category.
Q: Can I nominate myself for an individual award (e.g. Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year, or Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year)?
Yes, you can nominate yourself, or be nominated by someone else. In the evaluation, this does not make any difference. If you nominate someone else, please make sure that the nominated person agrees to the nomination and will be able to join the Ceremony. It would be sad for the nominee to miss the event (should this still happen, someone would have to join instead of the nominee).
Q: What are the evaluation criteria?
Each award category has its own evaluation criteria. You can find these criteria on the Award Categories pages.
Q: Who comprises the judging committee?
All entries will be evaluated by at least three international experts. These include leaders from universities, subject experts in education, research, management, and operations as well as company representatives with a vibrant mixture of backgrounds, expertise areas and fields. We aim to celebrate diversity and promote younger subject experts, such as PhD candidates to consider different perspectives.
Q: Will there be public voting or is it solely judged by the panel?
The Triple E Awards feature an expert evaluation and community voting. Based on the evaluation of selected experts, the winner, runner up etc. of each Award category will be selected. Based on the community voting results, a "People's Choice" award is given to one finalist in each category as well as to the entry that received the most votes overall (across categories). For more information on the Community Voting / People's Choice awards, click here.
Q: Where can I find the deadlines for submitting my entries?
Please check the landing page for an overview of the deadline.
Q: When will the shortlisted entries be published?
The publication date of the shortlisted entries is expected to be February 27, 2023. Other important key dates can also be found here.
Q: Can I edit my entries once submitted?
We changed the submission process compared to last year and require applicants to formally "submit" the entry. The status of your entry will then change to "Submitted". You may re-open the entry again and submit the updated version before the deadline.
Awards Ceremony
Q: When and where does the award ceremony takes place?
For the 2024 Americas Triple E Awards, the award ceremony will take place from June 19-21, 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil. The Award Ceremony will coincide with the 2024 ACEEU Forum and the 2024 Triple Helix Conference, providing a wide range of networking, sharing and learning opportunities with leaders from all over the world. You can find more information about the Awards Ceremony here.
Q: Other than the finalists, who can attend the award ceremony?
The Award Ceremony for the 2024 Americas Triple E Awards in Barcelona can be attended by all participants of the 2024 ACEEU Stakeholders Forum and the Triple Helix Conference (fees apply).
Q: Will the award ceremony be live-streamed?
The Ceremony will also be live-streamed online, free of charge.
Q: How can I get find the link to watch the livestream of the award ceremony?
If you wish to watch the livestream of the award ceremony, you need to register and we will send you a reminder and streaming link closer to the event. You can find the link to the registration on finalist page.
Q: I am bringing my family to the event, can they attend the award ceremony on the day I am awarded?
We are delighted that your family will be joining you; however, the event space is only open to participants.
Q: What happens if I am shortlisted as a finalist but I can not attend to the award ceremony?
While we appreciate unforeseen circumstances, the attendance to the event as well as the payment of the event fee are required. If a shortlisted finalist is unable to attend the award ceremony, they will regrettably be ruled out from the selection of the winners.
Event Program/ Schedule
Q: Where can I find the schedule of the event I am attending? Can I get access to the detailed agenda/ program before the event?
We will advance the agenda in the coming months and a detailed agenda will be available around one to two months before the event.
Q: Is there an opportunity to present my entry during the event?
Every finalist will be able to present their work either in an oral presentation or as a poster. As oral presentation slots are limited, we will inquire how many finalists are interested and in case the interest exceeds the slots available, make a draw to select the presenters.
Venue and Logistics
Q: Where is the event venue located, and how can I get there?
Please visit the Ceremony landing page to find more information about travel to the event.
Q: I am bringing my family to the event but they will not attend any of the sessions/ award ceremony, can they still stay on the premises while the event takes place?
We are delighted that your family will be joining you; however, the event space is only open to participants. There are many interesting sights and activities nearby to entertain your family while the event is taking place.
Q: Are there child care options available during the event?
Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to offer child care during this event. We ask that you please arrange something ahead of time so that you may fully participate and enjoy the event.
Q: Are there accommodation recommendations near the event venue?
Please visit the Ceremony landing page to find more information about accommodation suggestions.
Q: Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?
Generally speaking, most facilities are accessible for people with disabilities. However, please contact us before the event if you have any specific requirements: we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Q: I need to obtain a visa to attend the award ceremony/ Forum, how can the organiser support my visa application?
Please write a timely email to events@aceeu.org and we will support you in the visa acquisition process.
Technology and Support
Q: Will there be Wi-Fi available at the venue of the Award Ceremony?
Wi-Fi will be available free of charge at the venue. There will be signs at the premises informing you to how access the Wi-Fi.
Q: Are there press releases or media kits available?
Media kits are available here.
Q: Can finalists or winners use the Triple E Awards's branding for promotional purposes?
We encourage you to spread the word about the Triple E Awards and your achievements. Please visit our "Promotion page" for more information.
Post-Event Information
Q: How can I provide feedback after the event?
A post-event feedback survey might be distributed, we value receiving feedback as early as possible and would therefore encourage you to send it through our Contact Form.
Q: Are there plans for future editions of the Triple E Awards?
Yes, the Triple E Awards are hosted annually. If you are interested in joining future events, we recommend to follow us on social media (Twitter, LinkedIn) and register to our newsletter.
