No, the Forttuna Global Excellence Awards is not a paid award. We celebrate and honor outstanding individuals and organizations in their respective industry based on their merits, contributions, and achievements rather than financial considerations. It is our commitment to recognizing excellence.

The shortlisting process is a result of meticulous research conducted by our dedicated team in collaboration with a research unit. We employ comprehensive criteria, including recommendations, educational qualifications, professional experience, outstanding accomplishments, and recognition in your respective sector. This thorough evaluation identifies individuals who stand out within the industry.

The Jury evaluates applications through a comprehensive three-level internal screening process. This method ensures a thorough and unbiased assessment of each candidate’s qualifications. Here’s how the evaluation is structured:

Initial Review by the Preliminary Jury: This first level involves a preliminary assessment of applications. The jury conducts an initial review to determine adherence to the application guidelines.

Detailed Review by a Jury Lead: Applications that pass the initial review proceed to this stage, where a Jury Lead conducts an in-depth evaluation of the candidate’s application, submission, and supporting documents along with the candidate’s credentials, achievements, and overall suitability.

Final Review by the Grand Jury: The final level of scrutiny is conducted by our Grand Jury. Only the applications that excel through the previous stages make it to this round, ensuring that only the most outstanding candidates are considered.

PLEASE NOTE: Scores are assigned objectively based on the evidence and information provided by each candidate in their questionnaire responses. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS AT ANY LEVEL ARE ELIMINATED FROM THE PROCESS.

Detailed feedback from the jury is not provided; however, you will be notified of the outcome once the deliberation is complete.