Accessibility Statement

Version 1.0

Introduction

This Accessibility Statement explains the commitment of The Meridian Awards Ltd ("Meridian", "we", "our" or "us") to making its Website, information and Awards-related materials accessible and usable for as many people as possible.

Meridian believes that artistic recognition should be open, respectful and accessible. We aim to provide a digital experience that allows Entrants, artists, Judges, industry professionals, partners and visitors to access information about the Awards clearly and effectively.

This Statement applies to the Website and to digital materials published by Meridian in connection with the Awards, where reasonably practicable.

1. Definitions

For the purposes of this Statement:

Awards means The Meridian Awards programme, including all award categories, competitions, initiatives, ceremonies and associated activities organised by Meridian.

Entrant means any individual or organisation that submits, or intends to submit, a Submission to the Awards.

Meridian, we, our or us means The Meridian Awards Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales under company number 17298148.

Submission means any information, recording, musical work, audiovisual work, image, artwork, photograph, biography, lyric, document, metadata, declaration or other material submitted to Meridian in connection with the Awards.

Website means www.themeridianawards.com, together with any associated subdomains, web pages, online portals, judging platforms and digital services owned or operated by Meridian.

You or your means any individual or organisation accessing or using the Website.

2. Accessibility Commitment

Meridian aims to make the Website accessible, understandable and usable for as many people as possible, including people who may use assistive technologies or have access needs relating to vision, hearing, mobility, cognition, language or technology.

Where reasonably practicable, Meridian works towards recognised accessibility principles, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.

Meridian does not claim that every part of the Website is fully compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA at all times. However, accessibility is an ongoing priority, and we aim to improve the accessibility of our digital services as the Awards develop.

3. Accessibility Aims

Meridian aims to ensure that users can, where reasonably practicable:

  • navigate the Website clearly and consistently; 
  • read and understand information about the Awards; 
  • access legal, policy and governance documents; 
  • submit enquiries; 
  • access submission information; 
  • understand category requirements and judging information; 
  • use the Website on different devices and screen sizes; 
  • access content using assistive technologies where possible. 

We aim to present information in clear language, with logical structure and consistent formatting.

4. Website Accessibility Features

Where supported by the Website platform and reasonably practicable, Meridian aims to use:

  • clear page headings; 
  • logical content structure; 
  • readable text formatting; 
  • sufficient colour contrast; 
  • descriptive links; 
  • alternative text for important images; 
  • keyboard-accessible navigation where possible; 
  • mobile-responsive layouts; 
  • plain English policy documents; 
  • consistent navigation and footer links. 

Meridian will continue to review the Website as it develops and will seek to improve accessibility where issues are identified.

5. Awards Materials and Documents

Meridian aims to make its key Awards documents available in formats that are reasonably accessible and easy to read.

This may include:

  • Privacy Policy; 
  • Cookie Policy; 
  • Website Terms and Conditions; 
  • Awards Entry Terms and Conditions; 
  • Submission Licence Agreement; 
  • AI Submission Policy; 
  • Judging and Confidentiality Policy; 
  • Eligibility Rules; 
  • Category Rules; 
  • other important Awards information. 

Where reasonably practicable, these documents will be written in clear language and structured with headings to help users navigate the information.

6. Known Limitations

Meridian is committed to improving accessibility, but some parts of the Website or associated services may not yet be fully accessible.

Possible limitations may include:

  • third-party embedded content; 
  • externally hosted videos or social media posts; 
  • third-party payment systems; 
  • website builder limitations; 
  • downloadable documents created before accessibility improvements; 
  • images, graphics or promotional materials that may not yet include full alternative text; 
  • content supplied by third parties. 

Where limitations are identified, Meridian will consider reasonable improvements or alternative ways of providing access.

7. Third-Party Platforms and Embedded Content

The Website may include links to, or embedded content from, third-party platforms such as video providers, social media platforms, music streaming services, payment providers or partner websites.

These third-party services are not controlled by Meridian and may have their own accessibility standards, limitations and policies.

Meridian is not responsible for the accessibility of third-party websites or services, but we aim to consider accessibility when choosing and using third-party tools where reasonably practicable.

8. Feedback and Accessibility Requests

Meridian welcomes feedback from users who experience accessibility barriers when using the Website or accessing Awards information.

If you encounter an accessibility issue, need information in a different format, or have difficulty accessing any part of the Website, please contact us.

The Meridian Awards Ltd
71 to 75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom

Email: support@themeridianawards.com 

When contacting us, please include:

  • the page or document where the issue occurred; 
  • a description of the problem; 
  • the device, browser or assistive technology you were using, if relevant; 
  • the format or support you require. 

Meridian will review accessibility requests and respond where reasonably practicable.

9. Ongoing Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing process.

Meridian may update the Website, documents, submission processes and digital materials over time to improve usability and accessibility.

As the Awards grow, Meridian intends to continue reviewing accessibility and making reasonable improvements where possible.

10. Relationship with Other Meridian Documents

This Statement should be read together with Meridian's:

  • Privacy Policy; 
  • Cookie Policy; 
  • Website Terms and Conditions; 
  • Awards Entry Terms and Conditions; 
  • Submission Licence Agreement; 
  • AI Submission Policy; 
  • Judging and Confidentiality Policy. 

The Privacy Policy explains how Meridian processes Personal Data.

The Website Terms and Conditions govern use of the Website.

This Statement explains Meridian's approach to accessibility.

11. Changes to This Statement

Meridian may update this Accessibility Statement from time to time to reflect changes in the Website, technology, legislation, accessibility practice or the continued development of the Awards.

The most recent version will always be published on the Website, together with its version number and effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Accessibility Statement, please contact:

The Meridian Awards Ltd
71 to 75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom

Email: support@themeridianawards.com 

Closing Statement

Meridian believes that artistic recognition should be as accessible, transparent and inclusive as reasonably possible.

This Statement reflects Meridian's commitment to improving access to its Website, information and Awards-related materials, while recognising that accessibility is an ongoing process requiring regular review and improvement.

Document Information

Document: Accessibility Statement

Version: 1.0

Effective Date: 1 July 2026

Last Updated: 1 July 2026

Document Owner: The Meridian Awards Ltd