General Award Nomination Policies

By accepting or lodging their nomination, nominees agree to adhere to these terms and conditions along with the above listed applicable policies, terms, and conditions:

1. Eligibility Criteria

1.1. Nominees must meet the general basic nominee criteria as well as the specific eligibility requirements identified for the award category at the time of nomination.
1.2. Misrepresentation of credentials, achievements, works, or other qualifying details may result in disqualification or award retraction.

2. Submission and Selection Process

2.1. Nominations must be submitted in accordance with the guidelines and deadlines provided.
2.2. The selection process is conducted either by a panel of judges whose decisions are based on established criteria and their professional discretion, through public voting, or a combination of both, depending on the award category’s specific nature and description.

3. Confidentiality

3.1. The deliberations of the judging panel are confidential and will not be disclosed to nominees or the public.
3.2. Feedback regarding the judging process will not be provided to nominees unless this has been requested and paid for at the time of nomination lodgment. No requests for post-judging feedback will be entertained after the nomination has already been lodged.
3.3. Meanwhile, if public voting is part of the selection process for an award category, it will be done per procedures specified in the relevant award page. The results are announced or made visible to the public within the timelines also specified.

4. Acceptance of Results

4.1. By accepting or lodging their nomination, nominees acknowledge that the selection process is subjective and based on the judgement of the panel or the voting public audience, as applicable.
4.2. Nominees agree to accept the final decision without objection or dispute, regardless of the outcome.

5. Waiver of Legal Actions

5.1. Nominees agree not to file any legal, administrative, or similar action against the organization, its judges, or associated entities in the event they do not win an award.
5.2. Any disputes arising from the nomination or selection process must be resolved amicably and in good faith.

6. Publicity and Representation

6.1. Nominees grant the organization the right to use their name, image, and submitted materials for promotional purposes related to the award.
6.2. Nominees must not engage in any activity that could damage the reputation of the award or the organization.

7. Withdrawal of Nomination

7.1. Nominees may withdraw their nomination by submitting a written request prior to the announcement of the finalists.
7.1. The organization reserves the right to withdraw nominations or awards if a nominee is found to have violated any of our policies.
7.2. Nomination fees paid, if any, are not transferrable or refundable.

8. Amendments and Updates

8.1. The organization reserves the right to update or amend these policies at any time.
8.2. Nominees will be notified of significant changes to these policies through our newsletter. If the nominees decide not to subscribe to our newsletter, it remains their responsibility to keep track of changes by visiting this page.

9. Acknowledgement

By accepting or lodging their nomination, nominees confirm they have read, understood, and agreed to these policies.