How we choose
Merit over participation. Evidence over claims.
An award is presented only when the jury determines that the required standard has been met.
Our 7 principles
What we will not compromise
The process
Five stages
- 01Open NominationsPeer, organisation and self-nominations with an Executive Evidence Dossier.
- 02Eligibility & Evidence ReviewThe Secretariat verifies designation, company, tenure and evidence. No scoring.
- 03Independent Jury Scoring3–5 CXOs score independently — no discussion, no access to others' scores.
- 04CXO Jury ConversationA 20-minute online conversation with each finalist. Not a sales pitch.
- 05Grand Jury ValidationThe Grand Jury validates Winner or No Winner from the top 3 finalists.
The 100-point framework
How every dossier is scored
30
Business Impact
"What changed because of the CXO?"
20
Strategic Leadership
"How did they set and steer direction?"
20
Transformation & Innovation
"What did they do differently?"
15
Organisational Impact
"How is the organisation stronger?"
10
Industry Contribution
"What did the wider industry gain?"
5
Evidence & Sustainability
"Is it proven, and will it last?"
Commercial firewall
Fees and sponsors have zero role in nominations, shortlisting, judging, scoring or winner selection. Sponsors may appear only as "Presented by", never in an award's name.
Conflict of interest
Every juror signs a declaration and recuses if they work with, compete directly with, sit on the board of, or have a personal or significant commercial relationship with a nominee.