Judging & Awards Process
Each year, an independent panel of judges — made up of trusted leaders from Wisconsin’s manufacturing, education, and business communities — carefully reviews every application.
All applications are scored based on the information provided. Personal relationships, sponsorships, or partners’ opinions do not influence final decisions. The judging process is fully independent of the three award program sponsors to ensure fairness for every nominee. The award winners are held in confidence until they are announced during the awards ceremony.
Judging Day
After independent review of applications, judges convene for a dedicated Judging Day to compare scores, discuss finalists, and select the Grand Award and Spotlight Award winners. This collaborative review ensures each nominee is evaluated thoroughly and fairly.
You Be the Judge
If you would like to be considered for the judging panel, please contact Alexis Holliday at anholliday@michaelbest.com or 262-259-5289.