Why become a Judge?
Be Seen as a Thought Leader
Learn how Organisations around the world are doing things differently
Network with industry leaders
Elevate your personal brand
Gain access to real world case studies
Your role as a Judge
Score written entries
Each entry is around 2,100 words and takes approximately 20 minutes to read and score. This score is weighted at 50% of the total score.
Score the Virtual Presentations
Each finalist will be given 15 minutes to present their case study via pre recorded video. This score is weighted at 40% of the score
Provide written comments to entrants
This valuable feedback helps companies validate the great work that they are already doing and where they can improve.
Scoring of Entries
The purpose of the ARCET Global scoring model and criteria is to ensure that business stories, teams and leaders are scored accurately, effectively and independently. Giving both entrants and judges confidence that the winners are deserving.
Our scoring model is endorsed by the University of Chester Business School giving you confidence that all entries will be evaluated in a vigorous and thorough manner.
The University of Chester’s stellar commitment to Entrepreneurship and business excellence, echoes ARCET Global’s commitment to improve businesses around the world.
We are delighted to receive the endorsement of our scoring model by Chester Business School operating under the auspices of the University of Chester, which provides a clear, fair and robust evaluation of all of our entrants stories.
For some time, the University of Chester, has exemplified its long standing commitment to international business and has for example, been instrumental in bringing the real world of business directly into the academic arena of the classroom.
Each criteria scored 1-10 (10 being the highest score)
After all the presentations, judges score the overall entry out of 100 so they can reflect on which story captivated them.
Scores are aggregated and given a percentage.
Finalists who score within 3% of the highest marks of that category will be winners.



Judging Panel
Meet the judges who will be bringing their industry knowledge and category specific skillsets to assess the entrants. Each judge is carefully vetted to ensure impartiality and all judges sign a confidentiality agreement. Judges are selected based on their business experience and qualifications. Each panel has a cross section of experts to ensure the evaluation is thorough.

Graham Shapiro

Laura Tengerdi

Olga Guseva

Diane Magers

Christina Dolding

Jerry Angrave

Jef Teugels

Olga Pominovska

Michael Brandt

Gabriela Ciupitu

Hélio Basso

Sanjeev Shelar

Diana Xhumari

Amjad Khan

Charlie Boyle

David Reid

Rosaria Cirillo Louwman

Charles Bennett

Matthieu Bonelli

Norbert Lojko

Maja Vezmar Ristic

Irma Stankovskyte

Jacek Wieczorkowski

Anastasia Vladychynska

Sam Harding

James Scutt

Jeff Sheehan

Ruud Verduin

Stefan Osthaus

Tomas Potmesil

Ákos Tolnai

Balakrishna Murthy

Beppe De Vincenti

Beatrix Kapitany

Danny Peters

Claire Boscq-Scott

Jan Uriga

Momchil Blaskov

Betül Yılmaz

Gregorio Uglioni

Sue Duris

Raphael Hergge
Apply to Judge
We are happy to announce that we are now at capacity for the number of judges.
However, if you would still like to take part in the awards, please visit the Enter page for more information on how you can get involved