GLOBAL WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE™
TOP 100 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AWARDS
JUDGES’ INSTRUCTIONS PAGE
Thank you for serving as a Judge for the Top 100 Women in Leadership Awards. Your leadership, integrity, and careful evaluation ensure that this recognition remains fair, inspiring, and meaningful. Please review the following instructions before beginning your scoring process.
1. PURPOSE OF THE JUDGING PROCESS
The role of a Judge is to evaluate each nominee with fairness, objectivity, and professionalism. Judges must assess each nomination only on the information provided and the criteria outlined in the Awards Criteria Framework.
Your evaluation contributes directly to identifying the Top 100 Women in Leadership, who will be honoured at the Annual Global Women in Leadership Conference.
2. CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS
All nomination materials are strictly confidential.
Judges must agree to:
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Keep all nominee information private and secure
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Not discuss nominations with anyone outside the judging panel
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Not share, copy, or distribute documents
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Delete digital files after final submission (unless otherwise instructed)
Breaches of confidentiality will result in immediate removal from the judging committee.
3. SCORING GUIDELINES
Each nominee must be evaluated using the 100-point scoring system:
Evaluation Categories (20% each)
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Leadership Excellence – /20
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Contribution to the Alliance – /20
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Mentorship & Collaboration – /20
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Personal & Professional Growth – /20
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Impact & Influence – /20
Total Score: /100
You must review the nominee’s full submission before assigning scores.
4. HOW TO SCORE FAIRLY
A. Base scores on evidence
Score only what is documented in:
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The nomination statement
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Supporting evidence
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Peer impact examples
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Growth achievements
Do not make assumptions beyond what is provided.
B. Use the full scoring range
Avoid giving all nominees identical scores.
Be willing to differentiate based on strength of evidence.
C. Maintain impartiality
Do not score a nominee if:
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You know them personally
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You have a conflict of interest
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You cannot remain unbiased
Notify the Awards Committee immediately to have the nomination reassigned.
5. SCORING SCALE RECOMMENDATION
To support consistency, Judges are encouraged to follow this guideline:
| Description | Score Range |
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| Exceptional evidence, outstanding impact | 17–20 |
| Strong evidence, above-average impact | 13–16 |
| Moderate evidence, average impact | 9–12 |
| Limited evidence, minimal impact | 5–8 |
| Very weak evidence or incomplete submission | 0–4 |
6. NOTES FOR JUDGES
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Read each application in full before scoring
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Review supporting materials (links, documents, testimonials)
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Revisit scores for consistency after all evaluations
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Provide written comments if requested by the Awards Committee
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Submit your completed scoring sheets by the deadline provided
7. JUDGES’ ETHICS STATEMENT
Judges must commit to:
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Fairness
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Impartiality
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Confidentiality
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Respect
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Professional conduct
Your integrity ensures the credibility of these prestigious awards.
8. SUBMITTING YOUR SCORES
All scores must be submitted to the Awards Committee through the designated submission method:
awards@womensexecs.com
(or the official link provided)
Late submissions may impact overall timelines, so please adhere to the deadline.
9. CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS
If you require clarification or have concerns about any nomination, please contact:
Awards Committee
Global Women in Leadership Alliance™
Brighton Marketing Corporation
