The Judging Process

The judging process for the Abu Dhabi Awards follows a thorough and transparent four-stage procedure to ensure it maintains its integrity  and prestige.

In the first stage, all the nomination forms are gathered at the main collection center where names and acts of goodness are recorded and multiple nominations for the same person are effectively compiled as one entry.

In the second stage, entries get shortlisted based on predetermined criteria.

In the third stage those shortlisted  nominations are scrutinised for relevance and credibility by the Review Committee. Accordingly, a detailed report is prepared on those shortlisted.

The fourth and final stage of the selection process involves the Higher Review Committee. Comprising of leading Abu Dhabi dignitaries, government officials and industry directors, this committee further scrutinises the shortlisted nominees and finally decides on the recipients with the acknowledgment of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.