Basic Requirements to Become a Judge

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1. Minimum 10 Years of Professional Experience

   • In a relevant industry such as technology, innovation, business leadership, academia, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, or public service.

2. Recognized Expertise or Leadership Role

   • Should be a subject matter expert, senior executive, founder, researcher, or influential contributor in their field.

3. Proven Record of Achievement

   • Demonstrated accomplishments such as published work, successful projects, awards, or innovation leadership.

4. Commitment to Objectivity & Ethics

   • Must agree to follow our judging guidelines, maintain neutrality, and disclose any conflict of interest.

5. Fluent in English (or official judging language)

   • Clear communication is essential for reviewing materials and contributing to panel discussions.

6. Experience in Evaluation or Mentoring (Preferred)

   • Prior judging, mentoring, or assessment experience in academic, industry, or startup environments is a plus.

7. Global Perspective & Openness to Diversity

   • Must be open-minded and fair, able to assess nominees across cultures, sectors, and backgrounds.

8. Availability During the Evaluation Period

   • Must be able to commit the required time for reviewing nominations, scoring, and panel discussions.

9. Tech-Savvy & Digitally Accessible

   • Comfortable using online platforms and tools for reviewing submissions, attending virtual meetings, and submitting evaluations.

10. Endorsement or Recommendation (Optional but Valuable)

    • A referral or nomination by a previous judge, industry body, or award partner adds weight to the application.