Entries in each award category will be judged by a carefully selected panel of judges consisting of experienced professionals from across the sector, as well as industry professionals who hold relevant expertise.
Judges will evaluate each entry based on the answers to each of the questions in the entry form, as well as submitted supporting documentation. Judges cannot assume any information that is not clearly documented in your entry. Please ensure you read through your entry prior to submitting to ensure it tells the full story and provides the judging panel with the information they need to make an informed decision.
Judges will consider all eligible entries and rate against the criteria for each award entry using the assessment scoring matrix below.
Entries with the highest combined scores across all criteria will be shortlisted as finalists. The entry with the highest overall score will be Awarded as the Winner of that category, and the second highest score will be awarded an Award of Distinction.
Individual Awards and the Strategic Partner of the Year Award will have only one recipient each. The winner of these Awards will be assessed and chosen by the SEN Board. Board members with entrants from their own organisations will not take part in the decision making for that award.
The judging panel’s recommendation on the finalists and winners of each category are not subject to internal review or appeal. Individuals and their representative Member Organisations agree to abide by the decisions of the judges.
While every effort is made by the Award organisers to ensure no conflicts, judges will be required to declare any conflict of interest that may arise as a result of judging their allocated category. Conflicts may arise from the following:
- Judges who have a personal or professional relationship with the entrant. This may include working for the same organisation or institution; or having worked for that organisation or institution previously. It also includes suppliers/partners who have worked with the entrant in any capacity.
Judges, Award Organisers, Third-Party Partners and Sponsors or any other entity providing services to the Awards Program will not enter into or engage in any correspondence, discussion or debate about the outcome of the Awards
