JUDGING CRITERIA

 

THE PROCESS

 

Started March 2, 2014 the public was invited to either self-nominate or nominate someone they felt deserved to be recognized in one of the many categories. Nominations were accepted online only. Once the nominations close, a team of auditors verifies all nominations and through independent scrutiny, prepares a list of nominees.

 

AWARD JUDGING

 

One week before each show, the information submitted from participating nominees will be reviewed, and winners will be selected for all categories, except the Jeanette "Cookie" Dabney, Pastor Cassendra Elliot, Editor's Choice, and or Servant Leader and Lifetime Achievement categories which are pre-selected. Winners are announced on the night of the Award Show.  

 

JUDGING CRITERIA

 

Nominees are scored on the biographies, achievements and any other information submitted such as letters of recommendation, etc. Community reputation, experience, level of success, and or potential for growth are a few factors to be considered. We do not have a public voting system. Judging is based on the information you submit. We want to hear your passion and feel your heart in your own words. All submissions must be received no later than 1 week before the show to be considered.

 

You must be in attendance to win. It is not fair to those who have taken the time to make the show a priority only to have someone who does not value the nomination win. You should get at least your ticket 5 days before the show. We will not know if you are participating otherwise. Please note, IF YOUR NAME IS CALLED AND YOU ARE NOT IN ATTENDANCE, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE AWARD. THIS INCLUDES IF YOU DECIDE TO LEAVE EARLY. NO AWARDS WILL BE MAILED.

 

The founders and owners are not eligible to win.

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To be nominated for an ACHI Magazine Award is a privilege and not a right. All public nominations are just requests. The final selection is the right of ACHI Magazine staff. One’s conduct and character contribute to determining who will win. We reserve the right to reject or disqualify any nominee who does not display the character fitting of the ACHI Magazine brand.

 

PLEASE NOTE, WHILE THIS PROCESS HAS BEEN IN PLACE SINCE 2014, ACHI DOES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE PROCESS AT ANY TIME AND WITHOUT NOTICE.

 

Finally, if you want to add to your bio submitted or send in letters of recommendation please email to ACHI_Staff@achimagazine.com.  Remember, submitting additional information is optional and not required.

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*Updated 2021