At the Middle East Event Awards, we are committed to ensuring a fair, transparent, and thorough judging process to recognize and celebrate the best in the industry. Here's a detailed look at how the judging process works:

1. Nomination Submission

• Nominees are accepted based on the eligibility criteria.

• Entrants are required to submit their entries by the deadline, ensuring all necessary information is included.

2. Preliminary Review

• An initial review is conducted to verify that entries are complete and have been submitted under the correct category.

3. First Round of Judging

• Following the internal review, the external panel of judges, comprised of esteemed industry experts, commences their thorough evaluation process.

• Judges evaluate and score each entry based on the published judging criteria.

4. Shortlist Announcement

• Once the first round of judging is complete, a shortlist of the top-scoring nominees is announced.

• These nominees represent the best of the submissions and move on to the next round for further evaluation.

5. Second Round of Judging

The second round of judging is the final phase of evaluation for the Middle East Event Awards. It involves a live, online presentation and Q&A session, giving shortlisted entrants the opportunity to provide deeper insight into their entries and engage directly with the judging panel. This dynamic second round supports the awards’ commitment to integrity, transparency, and excellence, ensuring the most deserving entries are recognized and celebrated.

• Here’s how it works:

  • Purpose: This round enables judges to assess the passion, clarity, and impact behind each shortlisted entry, ensuring a fair and thorough evaluation process.
  • Format: A 10-minute online session per shortlisted entry—5 minutes to present your entry, and 5 minutes for judges to ask questions.
  • Timeline: Live judging sessions will take place between May 12–23, 2025, following the shortlist announcement on May 8, 2025.
  • Mandatory Participation: Participation is mandatory. Anyone from the submitting company or team can present the entry.
  • No Extra Preparation Needed: This is a straightforward, informal session to walk judges through your original submission.
  • Fixed Schedule: Presentation slots will be pre-assigned based on judges’ availability and cannot be changed.
  • Meeting Details: Calendar invites and meeting links will be sent shortly after the shortlist is announced.
• What judges are looking for in the second round of judging?
  Judges will be looking for clarity, alignment with the submission, and your ability to bring the entry to life with real impact or measurable results.
• What happens if we cannot attend the second round of judging?
  If no one from your team is available during the assigned slot, your entry will be judged based on the original submission only, which may affect its competitiveness.

6. Final Scoring and Winner Selection

• After the second round of judging, the judges will score each entry based on the presentation and responses, finalizing their evaluations.

• The winner for each category is selected based on the total score from both rounds of judging.

7. Announcement of Winners

• The winners are announced at the Middle East Event Awards ceremony, where they will be celebrated for their achievements and contributions to the industry.

8. Confidentiality and Integrity

• The judging process is conducted with strict confidentiality to ensure fairness.

• Judges are carefully selected based on their expertise and are not assigned to categories where they have a conflict of interest.

• All judges sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to uphold the integrity and impartiality of the process.

The judges’ decisions are final. Awards will be made at the discretion of the judges, and no correspondence will be entered regarding the results.