Most awards are not judged by a panel or committee.

The awards are judged by the critics and journalists who see and review dance companies in performance on a daily basis.

At first the awards were judged by all the members of the Union of Filmmakers.

The award is judged by an international panel.

The award is judged on merit, therefore not all of the categories are awarded annually.

The awards have been judged by a panel of peer publishers, librarians, and medical professionals since 1976.

The award is judged on the basis of both sports club and national team performances and accomplishments.

The award was judged upon company accomplishments, growth, and the help they received with business development from the business incubator.

The awards are judged by over 50 writers, most of whom are previous award winners themselves.

The awards are judged by 15-20 judges of the highest scholarly and professional backgrounds from within the industry.