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Entries are reviewed over a two stage judging process by a highly skilled and experienced panel of judges, the majority of whom are experts from the pharma industry (holding marketing, digital/omnichannel or medical roles), joined by creative, digital and technical experts from agencies, along with specialists from outside the industry. We recognise and understand the sensitive nature of the information submitted in your entries; therefore we require all judges to sign a legally binding confidentiality agreement before appointment.
The majority of each judging panel will be made up of experts from the industry.
Judging phase 1: Online review
The panel is divided into sub groups according to their expertise and experience and these separate judging panels will review all entries in their relevant categories online.
No one judge reviews more than three separate categories. Last year, more than 70 judges took part in order to give a range of perspectives.
The decision of the judges in all matters is final and they reserve the right to suggest moving entries into other categories if appropriate. (you will be informed if this happens). Whole categories may be merged with others or removed altogether (and fees refunded if appropriate) if insufficient entries are received.
Judging phase 2: Judging day
A number of entries from each category will be shortlisted based on online judging. These finalists will be invited to attend online face-to-face judging days mid-July. Each entrant will be given 15 minutes – 10 minutes for presenting and 5 minutes for questions from the judges.
For both rounds, your entry will be judged on the criteria outlined in each category.
We recommend you present using some visuals or a short PPT. Remember this is your opportunity to showcase your entry. Do not assume the judges at the second round have previously judged your entry, as judges may be moved around because of conflicts. There is also a long period of time between Round 1 and Round 2, so it is a good idea to remind judges of the programme or activity in action, at the very least showing some visuals from it. You only have 10 minutes to present, the questions are a valuable opportunity for judges to understand your entry better.
We also highly recommend that you invite a client to the final online judging day. Although it does not form part of the judging criteria, it is a powerful way to illustrate the impact of your campaign and demonstrate how it met its objectives.
Agency Champion of the Year
This award will be judged using the different elements as described on the category page. The written entry will be assessed, clients will be contacted and asked for feedback, and there may be further questions posed to the nominees by email. Finalists will be asked to present to the judging panel.
PMi Agency of the Year Awards
This award will be judged using the different elements as described on the category page. The written entry will be assessed, clients will be contacted and asked to rate the nominated agency. The finalists will be contacted for further information and will present to a judging panel.
PMi Pharma Partner of the Year
This award will be judged using several different elements as described on the category page. The written entry will be assessed; the shortlisted nominees will be contacted for further information and, if chosen as finalists, will be interviewed by a judging panel.
