Once the entry deadline has passed, the IR Magazine editorial team reviews all submissions and produces the shortlists.
The shortlisted entries are shared with an independent judging panel made up of industry experts. The judges review each shortlisted entry and select their top two picks per category.
The judges come together to discuss, debate and select the final list of winners who will go on to win an award.
The judges’ votes are not made public, but their comments may be published in articles or reports after the event. Judges are not required to make comments against every submission.