Judging Process

Navigating Excellence: A Peek into Our Judging Process 🏆

Selecting the perfect blend of judges has been a paramount consideration for us. Our awards are rigorously evaluated by an expert, independent panel meticulously chosen to ensure an impartial evaluation process. We’ve diligently crafted a panel of senior leaders with diverse experiences and skill sets, dedicated to upholding the gold standards of excellence in the retail realm. In the spirit of transparency, we want to provide you with insights into the pivotal role our judges play and the meticulous judging process:

    1. Submission Review: All entries are submitted to the Awards team at TRB for thorough scrutiny.
    2. Categorisation and Validation: Entries are sorted into their respective categories, scrutinized for eligibility and accuracy.
    3. Judging Preview: Qualifying entries are evenly distributed among the Judging Panel a week before the ‘Judging Day’ for an initial review and to facilitate queries to nominees.
    4. Judging Day: Each Judge engages in comprehensive discussions about the entries, arriving at a list of shortlisters. Entries are scored, with only one TRB team member having access to the scoring system. Judges remain unaware of final scores.
    5. Winner Declaration: The victors are revealed at the grand finale Awards ceremony.

Upholding Integrity:

  • Confidentiality commitment: All Judges adhere to a Code of Conduct covering confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and interactions with entrants.
  • Finality of decision: The Judges’ decision is final, with no avenue for appeal, discussion, or correspondence.
  • Impartial evaluation: Judges rely exclusively on the information provided by the Award entrant, devoid of any prior knowledge.
  • Success metrics: Judges assess how the company/person/programme has triumphed against the objectives and criteria set for the award category.
  • Nomination prerogative: Judges reserve the right to make nominations they believe are pertinent, ensuring a well-rounded and unbiased judging process.

In the pursuit of recognising excellence, our judges embody a commitment to fairness, integrity, and a thorough examination of achievements in the dynamic landscape of retail. 🌟