• The CMPL Awards nomination forms need to be filled and submitted to be eligible for entry. 
• As a special feature at the 2023 event, CMPL will showcase exciting products from D2C Brands and Retailers that have been trend-setters, innovative and impactful.
• The shortlisted nominated products will get an exclusive area within the CMPL Expo Show Floor to showcase their innovation at the industry’s premier FMCG supplier sourcing event. 
• These products can be new innovations or best-selling products in leading FMCG categories. It can include finished product, services, ingredients, packaging types, anything to help a Brand or Retailer grow their own brand business. The Excellence Product Showcase will have it all, providing a guide to new inspiration, highlighting the growth story of the Brand/ Retailer with extensive media coverage.
• All winners and finalists will be celebrated in a special CMPL Awards issue, post the event. 

1. Award categories and titles are subject to change without notice.
2. Submitting an entry form does not guarantee nomination. Nominees will be shortlisted on the basis of Performance data as supplied in the entry form.
3. The final evaluation will be done by a grand jury, which comprises of industry experts, analysts and observers, based on what they see in your entry form and hence nominations should be filed carefully with all required information in the forms – as specified.
4. The Jurors deliberate on all presentations and give their verdict to the Chairman of the jury who takes final decision on the number of awardees (winners/ runners up etc.) in each of the categories.
5. Any attempt to canvass for selection could lead to disqualification. Nominees must not contact Jury members or organizers in this regard
6. All information in the entry form is mandatory. If any information is not provided, it will directly impact the overall ranking and rating by the Jury.
7. All nominees specifically agree that by participating in these awards, they are confirming that they will use:

A: The authorized and complete description of the award as mentioned in any public communication related to these awards.

B: Specific template of the CMPL Awards logo & trophy provided by the CMPL Team.

8. Entries with factually incorrect or misleading information may be deemed invalid.
9. All nominees specifically confirm that the information they submit is accurate and true, and that it may be used for internal research & Industry insights unless otherwise specified.
10. Every entry form must be attested by a person at the level of Director / CEO / Proprietor.
11. Jury and the organizers have the right to decide on the final categories to be awarded, renaming the titles, clubbing the categories and moving nominations to a category other than the category originally filed in – wherever required.
12. Minimum 3 valid nominations are required per category; else the category may be dropped without notice. However, nominations received in such categories may be considered for Excellence/ Special Jury Awards, if not moved to the next closest category.