YEAR FIVE Categories

Year five featured 16 categories to enter. Click on the ‘+’ button to see the category description and the judging criteria.

Description: The Brand of the Year Award will recognize the brand that is demonstrating outstanding brand performance. This can happen across multiple channels and locations or can be a more concentrated brand effort. If you believe your brand has made outstanding growth then you could be in the running to win Brand of the Year. Small, medium and large brands or companies can all enter this award category.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

Description: The Language Industry Person of the Year Award will go to the individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership, understanding, or innovation in the language and localization industry. You can nominate yourself or a colleague who you think is deserving of this Award. Judges will be looking for individuals who consistently deliver results, innovate and lead, or those with landmark achievements and data-driven results.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

Description: This award will go to a Life Sciences company demonstrating a remarkable effort in development, progress, and innovation in the field of life-saving medicine, medical devices, medical research, pharmaceuticals, and/or any other health-related science. This vital industry deserves special recognition to recognize important and in some cases, potentially life-saving advancements in health science.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

This category will look at the best Education and eLearning initiatives and companies around the world. The judges will be looking for innovative learning and teaching methods using technology. The results achieved should be demonstrated in tandem with the educational mission of the entity.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

We all start somewhere, and the Think Global Community recognizes the importance of Start-Ups. This Award will highlight a Start-Up organization, individual, or team that is demonstrating an ability to think global from day one. Winners will demonstrate a willingness to grow, develop, and those who quickly become the ‘one to watch’ in their respective industries.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

The Community Award honors the best community-aligned project, website, platform, or service as well as non-profit organizations, individuals, or businesses that can effectively demonstrate their commitment to their non-profit-related activity or cause. The most significant community-driven achievement. 

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

If you are an individual, team, or organization that you believe is delivering consistently high results in any form of professional services, you should apply to this award. The judges will look for strategies put in place, challenges encountered, and results achieved as part of outstanding professional services.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

The Travel Award is open to brands, companies, and individuals in the travel and hospitality sector. We are keen to see the new and established shining stars and the creative travel-related initiatives that demonstrate and recognize ingenuity and development into the broader travel industry landscape. This award is especially eager to see entities who have encountered significant challenges in recent times, and the solutions and innovations that allowed them to overcome these challenges.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

Technology is impacting every area of our lives. If you are a tech company or have a tech-related product or service that deserves recognition, then this is the category for you. The Technology Award will honor high levels of achievement in the area of outstanding technology & innovation.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

The Marketing Award highlights the individual, company, or brand with creativity & excellence in the aspect of local or global marketing. We are looking for excellence in storytelling or engagement backed by clear data that demonstrates the effectiveness of the strategy. This can include campaigns which have delivered exceptional feedback from the target audience, and those which have made a significant impact to revenue generation.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

This Award recognizes the people facing fast changes impacting the retail and online eCommerce sector. We are looking out for the best retail or eCommerce company, brand, person, or service. We are looking for your ability to demonstrate thinking globally and operating effectively in this hyper-competitive landscape regardless of locale or scale.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

The Award for Outstanding Hybrid/Virtual Event highlights achievements made in the changing environment of events. Judges will be examining how companies and individuals have made their shift from in-person to virtual or hybrid events. The winner will show outstanding engagement and outside-the-box thinking.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

Judges will be looking at how a business has effectively transformed the way it operates and functions through the application and adoption of digital transformation, technology, or processes. The awards will consider how projects, people and campaigns have contributed to a successful project or overall transformation. The focus will be on three key areas of innovation, impact, and implementation.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

This award will recognize individuals’ and organizations’ efforts to contribute to be more socially responsible or sustainable in how they practice business. Positive contributions will be considered, alongside efforts to reduce carbon footprint or an otherwise negative impact on society. Judges will be looking for companies that effectively demonstrate an innovative strategy and its impact.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

Inclusivity and Accessibility in organizations promotes an environment of equality and mutual respect. This new category is open to companies or individuals who have made substantial contributions in making their operations, culture and teams more inclusive and accessible to minority groups. The winning entry will demonstrate a clear mission, steps taken and results or feedback received as a result.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.

The Award for Process Automation recognizes significant productivity achievements through process automation. Judges will be looking for results-driven strategies and automation that create smoother operations, increased productivity, engagement or any improvement that most notably improves efficiency in the company.

Judging Criteria: The Think Global Awards judges will examine each entry without bias and will judge regardless of the size of the entity, project, team, or company. Each entry will be judges on its individual merits. Every entry must demonstrate the following criteria:

• A concise description of the project, initiative, or issue to be solved

• A clear strategy to be outlined, including specific steps, takes

• Successful results, backed by data (as much as possible)

• Coherency between mission, strategy, and results.