Our Rigorous & Transparent Judging Process
At the ECDMA Global Awards, we believe in recognizing excellence through a fair, rigorous, and transparent judging process. Every nomination undergoes a multi-stage evaluation to ensure that the most deserving individuals, companies, and initiatives receive the recognition they deserve.
Here's how our judging process works:
Judging Criteria
To ensure fairness and consistency, we use a clear scoring system with specific criteria and weights. While a set of core criteria applies to all categories, some criteria are tailored to individual categories to assess specific areas of excellence. Here’s a general overview of our judging criteria:
Winner Tiers
To ensure fairness and consistency, we use a clear scoring system with specific criteria and weights. While a set of core criteria applies to all categories, some criteria are tailored to individual categories to assess specific areas of excellence. Here’s a general overview of our judging criteria:
Gold
90-100 points Awarded to nominations that demonstrate exceptional excellence and innovation.
Silver
80-89 points
Recognizes nominations that showcase a strong commitment to best practices and impactful results.
Bronze
70-79 points
Acknowledges nominations that exhibit a solid foundation of expertise and achievement.
Honorable Mention
60-69 points
Honors nominations that have achieved a commendable level of performance and deserve recognition.
Judging Period
Standard Judging Period
The standard judging period for the ECDMA Global Awards will take place from March 16, 2025, to April 5, 2025. During this time, our esteemed panel of judges will carefully review and evaluate all submitted applications based on the specific criteria outlined for each category. Winners will be determined through a rigorous scoring process, ensuring fairness and recognizing outstanding achievements in E-Commerce and Digital Marketing.
Winners Announcement
Winners of the ECDMA Global Awards will be officially announced in late April 2025. Details regarding the announcement format and celebration will be communicated to all finalists in advance.
Express Judging (Optional)
For applicants who seek expedited feedback and wish to accelerate their application review process, we offer an Express Judging option.
Benefits of Express Judging:
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Faster Feedback: Receive detailed feedback from a dedicated panel of experienced judges within 15 days of submitting your application.
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Increased Chances of Success: Gain valuable insights sooner, allowing you to potentially refine your application and strengthen your chances of winning.
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Time Savings: Get your results quicker, freeing up your time to focus on other priorities.
How Express Judging Works:
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Select the Option: Choose the “Express Judging” option during the application submission process.
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Pay the Fee: A fee of €200 is applicable for Express Judging.
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Dedicated Panel Review: Your application will be reviewed by a specialized panel of judges with extensive expertise in your chosen category.
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Receive Feedback: You will receive detailed feedback on your application within 15 days.