Assessors and members of the Jury are drawn from leading businesses and professional organizations. All are selected for their business acumen, experience and knowledge of the specific subject matter. Most are very influential in their field, which is why it is imperative that queries are addressed by senior officials within finalists organizations.

All applicants will be notified in writing as to whether they have been shortlisted, or have been unsuccessful, by end of December 2008.

Should you make it to the shortlist, you may or may not be required to present in person to an assessment panel, depending on the clarity of the information in your application. You should ensure that someone senior in your organization is available to attend the interview to answer detailed questions from the assessors.

Each shortlisted applicant will undergo a detailed assessment by external assessors and the final winners will be decided by the Jury. The decision of the Jury will be final and not subject to negotiation.

Winners will be notified well before the Awards Ceremony on 29th Jan 2009 to ensure adequate time for preparation.

Yes. A list of all winners will be available on the Awards website after the 30th January 2008.