Judging

Entries are submitted via the online form. The panel of judges will assess the entries against the judging criteria, using their professional expertise and the quality of the nomination. The judges will also pick out potential exemplars.

It is important to note that this is not about how powerful the individual is, but about their personal contribution to the company and/or sector, and that the size of that contribution may differ drastically between nominees.

The judges will then meet face-to-face to confirm the finalists and select all the exemplars.

The top 1%? The judges will be looking for someone who is:

• Pushing the game forward
• Excelling in a particular field
• Doing things differently
• Making a real difference in the industry, company or the wider world
• Going over and above their day jobs

Focus on the last 12-18 months:

• The judges will be looking for someone who has gone above and beyond in the last 12-18 months

NB: You can’t nominate an individual if they have made the Top 100 list within the last three years

Diversity and geographical spread:

• The judges will ensure the list represents the manufacturing industry as a whole and when judging they will be taking into consideration:
  • Fair gender and BAME representation
  • Geographical location

The judges will then meet face-to-face to confirm the finalists and select all the exemplars.