Introduction

• Nominees shall not be informed of their nomination during the evaluation process.
• Any breach of nomination confidentiality shall result in automatic disqualification.
• Self-nominations are strictly prohibited. Individuals may not apply directly for the award.
• This prohibition extends to indirect self-promotion through affiliated entities.
• Nominators may not nominate their first- or second-degree blood relatives or relatives by marriage.
• This prohibition includes spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, an equivalent in-law relations.