The judging process
The awards scheme is administered by PPA which appoints a selection committee, composed of senior people involved in magazine publishing. Each category is judged by a panel of three to four judges who make a preliminary assessment of the entries, and draws up a shortlist.
The shortlist is submitted to a panel of independent judges, with each category judged by a panel of three to four judges who may, if they wish, review all the entries and revise the shortlist.
The judges’ decision is final. They have the right to determine the standards of an award and to withhold an award in any category if, in their view, the entries are not of sufficient merit. They may also reallocate an entry to a difference category. The judges may also recommend a special award if they believe one is justified.
