There are no checklists with “right answers” for the submissions to be
measured against, as CSR performance consists of constantly evolving
targets, and are context-dependent. Instead, the expertise of the judging
panels will be relied upon to compare the submissions and rank them, so as
to identify winners in each of the categories and their contestant sub groups.
5. Evaluation scoring system
In order to rank the submissions from participants according to the
evaluation criteria, a simple scoring system, illustrated in diagram 3:
Award Evaluation Scoring System, could be used.
Points will be assigned at the discretion of the Judging Panel, but could be
thought of in the following manner:
1 point assigned per issue addressed, per criterion;
If the issue is addressed over more than one criterion, or, over the
entire criteria range, it can receive up to a maximum of 5 points;
If a submission is not single issue focused, but instead demonstrates a
comprehensive, committed and consistent strategic approach to an
entire category, at its discretion, the Judging Panel can assign up to 10
points per criterion, adding up to a maximum total of 50 points;
In addition, the Judging Panel can award up to 50 points based on its
overall appreciation of the submission, in light of the evidence and
total information provided, and considered relative to local industry
standards.
As already stated earlier, the proposed Award model aims to reward
integrated approaches to CSR development.