| Nominations period | 12 April - 28 May |
| Sifting process | June-September |
| Short-listed nominees informed | Early October |
| Judging panel meetings & interviews | November |
| Award winners & commendees informed | December |
| Award Ceremony | Spring 2011 |
[NB - Nominations must be returned to us by 28 May at the latest to e: info@thebutlertrust.org.uk or p: The Butler Trust, Howard House, 32-34 High St, Croydon CR0 1YB.]