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\nWe\u2019ve had plenty of positive and productive feedback about this year\u2019s entries, with several judges commenting on how tough their decision-making has been. One judge summed up the dilemma perfectly: \u2018This competition is stiff, and we will have to do some real work to sort out the best of the best.\u2019<\/p>\n

Take a look at this year\u2019s shortlists<\/a><\/p>\n

Entries on the shortlists are in no particular order. If we haven\u2019t published a shortlist, it means we can\u2019t let the cat out of the bag just yet. In some categories we had fewer entries that met the judges\u2019 high standard.<\/p>\n

Look out for the list of finalists on 19 October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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