Transparent by Design
The Judging
A named, independent panel reads and scores every single entry against a framework we publish openly. Sponsors don’t get a vote and you can’t buy your way in — and every winner’s citation is published in full.
Written Submission
Your entry, scored blind against a published rubric — client outcomes, specialist expertise, results and integrity.
45%
Verified Performance Data
Settlement volume, growth and client outcomes, confirmed with your aggregator or licensee.
25%
Customer Reviews
Google, ProductReview and Trustpilot, normalised so review volume and recency are weighted fairly — recognition can never simply be bought.
20%
Judge Discretion
Holistic panel judgement for the nuance a rubric cannot capture.
10%
The Process
I.
Entry
Enter free online. Choose your category and make your case.
II.
Shortlisting
The strongest entries in each category are named as finalists.
III.
Verification
Performance claims are confirmed and reviews independently checked.
IV.
Citation
Winners are chosen and each result published with a written citation.
The Panel
Independent judges
Named judges of standing — industry leaders alongside non-industry experts — announced before entries close.
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To be announced
Senior industry leader
Sydney
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To be announced
Consumer advocate
Melbourne
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To be announced
Non-industry expert
Brisbane
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To be announced
Academic & economist
Perth