With an event this big we know there can be lots of questions floating around. Please see below some answers to those FAQs!
What is the dress code?
Guests are asked to adhere to a formal dress code
When will the event begin?
Guests are asked to arrive promptly for a 5:30pm start
When will the event end?
We're hoping to draw the event to a close by 10pm, but please note that it may run slightly later
Where can I park?
Guests can park in The Forum Multi Storey Car Park. You can see where that's located here (Car Park M). Parking charges are applicable on the College Lane Campus Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:30, so you should be able to comfortably park for free for the awards ceremony!
Do I have to pay for food and drinks?
You will not have to pay for food. Guests will be able to tuck into a delicious main course. This will all be free
You may have to pay for drinks. Guests can enjoy a free welcome drink upon arrival but any further drinks will be charged
How do I choose food for the night?
There will be a range of food on the night. Guests will be able to choose their main at the event itself
I have dietary requirements. Who do I inform of these?
When you RSVP for the event you will be asked to state your dietary requirements. You will also be asked to let us know about your guest's dietary requirements if you are bringing a guest with you to the event. This will help us to make sure the food is prepared accordingly where possible
We would also recommend making yourself known to a member of staff on the night to make sure we can put a face to the name!
I've been invited to the Students' Union Awards. Do I have to buy a ticket?
Tickets to the Students' Union Awards are completely free. To secure your place, please register your attendance by grabbing your free ticket here
Please note that Herts SU & Uni of Herts staff members should register their attendance by responding to the email invite
Can anyone come to the Students' Union Awards?
Unfortunately we have limited capacity in the venue, so the awards ceremony is strictly invite only. Only finalists and VIPs will be invited to the event
Please note that individual finalists can bring one guest
I'm a finalist for this year's Students' Union Awards. Can I bring a friend?
If you're a student that has been individually shortlisted for an award, you're allowed to bring one guest with you to the Students' Union Awards. When you register your free ticket, you'll be prompted to make a note of your guest's name and any dietary requirements
You don't have to bring a guest with you if you do not wish to
To RSVP, you will have to select the Finalist - Student ticket. When you go through to your basket, you will be able to add in your guest's details
My society is a finalist in this year's Students' Union Awards. How many of us can come?
Societies can bring a total of 4 members to the Students' Union Awards. We recommend societies allocate these tickets to their core committee members (Chair, Secretary, Treasurer & Inclusion Officer) but it is your choice
To RSVP, each society member will have to select their own Finalist - Society ticket. You will each need to do this separately
Our society was hoping to invite more than 4 members to the event. Will this be possible?
We're asking all finalists and VIPs to confirm their attendance by the end of the day on Thursday 4th April. If not all seats are filled after this date, we will open up tickets on a free-for-all basis whereby all students, societies and staff members will have the opportunity to secure a remaining ticket
If we are able to do this, all finalists will be notified and remaining tickets will be available from Friday 28th March - Monday 31st March
My department is a finalist in this year's Students' Union Awards. How many of us can come?
We're asking departments to bring up to 4 members of the team, but there may be scope to bring more if you wish, in which case, please drop up a message and we'll see what we can do!
If spare tickets become available, will these have to be purchased?
Nope! Tickets to the Students' Union Awards are free for all guests