Chapter 8 – The Globee Awards Evaluation Approach and What Judges Look For
Understanding how applications are evaluated is one of the most important steps in preparing a strong submission for the Globee Awards, one of the world’s leading global business awards programs. The Globee Awards use a structured, data-driven evaluation approach designed to emphasize clarity, relevance, achievement, and measurable impact. For organizations focused on continuous improvement, understanding this evaluation approach provides invaluable insight into how to strengthen submissions and enhance internal processes year after year.
This chapter explains how the Globee Awards evaluation process works, what judges typically look for, how the scoring system encourages honest achievement articulation, and how this knowledge can guide future improvement initiatives within any organization.
Why Understanding the Evaluation Approach Matters
Successful participation in business awards—especially those with a structured scoring model like the Globee Awards—requires more than simply having a strong achievement. Organizations must understand how achievements are evaluated in order to:
- Write clearer submissions
- Focus on the most relevant aspects of the achievement
- Provide strong supporting materials
- Align their narrative with category expectations
- Improve documentation and reporting
- Strengthen future achievement initiatives
Knowledge of the evaluation approach helps organizations prepare stronger, more strategic applications—not by “gaming the system,” but by understanding how to present achievements effectively, accurately, and transparently.
The Globee Awards Use a Data-Driven Scoring System
One of the distinguishing features of the Globee Awards is their reliance on a structured, merit-based, data-driven scoring approach. Rather than depending on popularity, public voting, or marketing-based narratives, the Globee Awards focus on real achievement.
Judges score submissions based on:
- Clarity of the achievement
- Relevance to the category
- Strength of execution
- Measurable impact
- Quality of supporting materials
- Alignment with the award criteria
Each of these areas contributes to the overall score.
While scores are not typically accompanied by written comments, the scoring model itself provides a reliable, consistent, and fair method of evaluating local, national, or global achievements across industries.
The Role of Judges in the Evaluation Process
Globee Awards judges are professionals with diverse backgrounds:
- Business leaders
- Industry experts
- Technology professionals
- Executives
- Entrepreneurs
- Specialists with relevant experience
- Managers and senior-level contributors
These individuals come from many industries and regions around the world. Judges are selected based on:
- Their professional experience
- Their industry knowledge
- Their academic or career accomplishments
- Their expertise in relevant fields
- Their alignment with Globee Awards evaluation standards
Judges review submissions independently, assign scores based on merit, and follow the evaluation guidelines carefully. This ensures fairness and objectivity.
What Judges Typically Look For
Although judges do not provide narrative feedback, the scoring structure reveals exactly what matters most. Organizations can improve their applications simply by understanding these expectations.
Below are the key elements that judges consistently look for:
1. Clarity of the Achievement
Judges want to understand the achievement immediately. They look for:
- A clear description of the accomplishment
- Straightforward language
- Logical structure
- Direct answers to the questions
- Avoidance of unnecessary marketing language
If the achievement is not clear, it becomes harder to evaluate—even if it is strong.
2. Relevance to the Category
Judges evaluate whether the submission fits the selected category.
They consider questions such as:
- Does the achievement match the category’s purpose?
- Does the narrative stay focused on category-specific criteria?
- Does the submission highlight the correct type of impact?
- Are the results aligned with what the category recognizes?
Misaligned submissions often score lower, even when the achievement is strong.
3. Measurable Results
Judges value numbers. Measurable data strengthens credibility and demonstrates impact.
Examples of measurable results include:
- Percentage improvements
- Quantitative increases or reductions
- Customer satisfaction metrics
- Product usage statistics
- Financial impact
- Process efficiency metrics
- Operational improvements
- Productivity enhancements
Results should be clearly tied to the achievement—not generic or indirect.
4. Quality of Execution
Judges look for evidence that the initiative was executed well. They evaluate:
- Project planning
- Leadership involvement
- Team coordination
- Strategy behind the achievement
- Timelines
- Execution challenges overcome
High-quality execution demonstrates professionalism and discipline.
5. Supporting Materials That Strengthen the Submission
Supporting materials matter.
Judges appreciate:
- Screenshots
- Reports
- Dashboards
- Presentations
- Data logs
- Process diagrams
- Before-and-after comparisons
Supporting materials must be:
- Relevant
- Clear
- Organized
- Directly related to the achievement
Irrelevant attachments tend to weaken clarity.
6. Authenticity and Accuracy
Judges do not reward exaggeration.
They evaluate:
- Whether claims are realistic
- Whether data appears credible
- Whether the narrative feels honest
- Whether the supporting materials match the story
Authentic, transparent submissions create stronger trust and often score higher.
7. Impact on Customers, Employees, or Business Operations
Judges look for real-world impact such as:
- Improved customer experiences
- Better employee engagement
- Increased process efficiency
- Stronger innovation outcomes
- Positive community or market impact
- Enhanced leadership effectiveness
Impact demonstrates why the achievement matters.
8. Innovation or Uniqueness of Approach (When Relevant)
In innovation categories, judges evaluate:
- Creativity
- Novel ideas
- Differentiation
- Technological advancement
- Fresh approaches
- Ingenuity in problem-solving
However, innovation categories do not require world-changing inventions. Judges are simply looking for evidence that the approach is meaningful and relevant within its context.
What Judges Do Not Look For
Understanding what judges typically avoid is just as important.
Judges generally do not reward:
1. Vague claims with no evidence
Statements like “We improved customer satisfaction significantly” lack clarity.
2. Overly promotional language
Marketing-style submissions make it harder to evaluate the real value.
3. Claims without measurable results
Achievements need data, proof, or supporting materials.
4. Submissions that do not fit the category
Category misalignment is a common mistake.
5. Long, unfocused narratives
Clarity is better than length. Judges appreciate concise, relevant information.
Why the Evaluation Model Encourages Continuous Improvement
The Globee Awards evaluation structure supports continuous improvement in several ways:
1. It Encourages Better Documentation
Organizations must track progress accurately.
2. It Supports Data-Driven Thinking
Measurable results become essential.
3. It Reinforces Category Alignment
Organizations develop better strategic clarity.
4. It Requires Cross-Department Collaboration
Teams must share information and support the submission.
5. It Creates an Annual Reflection Cycle
Businesses evaluate achievements year after year.
6. It Motivates Higher Standards
Understanding the evaluation model encourages organizations to aim for better results.
These habits enhance performance even outside of business awards participation.
How Organizations Can Use This Knowledge to Strengthen Submissions
By understanding what judges look for, businesses can take specific steps to strengthen their submissions:
Step 1: Begin gathering data early
Do not wait until the submission period begins.
Step 2: Document achievements as they happen
Use internal reporting templates.
Step 3: Align each achievement with the right category
Revisit category descriptions each year.
Step 4: Develop stronger measurement systems
Track KPIs more consistently.
Step 5: Build a repository of supporting materials
Store screenshots, reports, and performance documents securely.
Step 6: Review past submissions
Identify areas for improvement.
Step 7: Write submissions clearly and logically
Avoid unnecessary complexity.
Step 8: Conduct an internal review before submitting
Have multiple stakeholders read it.
These steps improve both the submission quality and internal performance standards.
How the Evaluation Approach Supports Organizations of All Sizes
The Globee Awards evaluation structure is designed to be fair for all organizations—small, medium, or large.
For Small Businesses
Clear achievements can shine even without large budgets.
For Mid-Sized Companies
The evaluation model helps identify areas where processes can be strengthened.
For Large Enterprises
The structured approach supports cross-department documentation and accountability.
Everyone benefits from clarity and structure.
Evaluation Results as a Reflection Tool
Although Globee Awards judges do not provide written feedback, organizations can use their scores as internal learning tools.
Scores help businesses reflect on:
- Which achievements are strongest
- Which categories they fit best
- Where documentation needs improvement
- How clearly achievements were articulated
- What future goals should be set
In this way, evaluation results support strategic planning.
Conclusion: Understanding the Evaluation Approach Strengthens Improvement
The Globee Awards evaluation model is more than a scoring system—it is a learning tool that encourages organizations to articulate achievements clearly, measure impact accurately, strengthen documentation, and engage in continuous improvement.
By understanding what judges look for, organizations can:
- Prepare stronger submissions
- Improve internal processes
- Increase clarity of achievements
- Strengthen alignment between teams
- Build better measurement systems
- Elevate organizational performance year after year
The evaluation model encourages fairness, clarity, and growth—key elements of any strong business awards program.
In the next chapter, we will explore how businesses can use feedback, scores, and insights from the Globee Awards to plan future improvements and generate measurable progress over time.