How AEA Awards Judging Works — Integrity, Criteria, and What Judges Look For

AEA judging is confidential and conflict-checked. Judges recuse themselves from entries tied to their employer, clients, or vendor relationships. Scoring follows published criteria: innovation, measurable impact, scalability, and business alignment.

Sponsorship status is not a scoring input. Self-nominations are welcome. Judges evaluate evidence, not reputation.

If you want a practical next step, use the nomination evidence-pack playbook and register interest before 20 October 2026.