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GRIT Awards: Reviewers Guide to Judging

As a "reviewer" on our awards management system here are some simple steps to help you navigate the process.

Thank you for agreeing to be a judge!  Judging is an important part of our process.
We have done our best to ensure that the individual applications are anonymous - you will see that identifying information has been redacted in these applications.  We do this to remove as much bias from the process as possible.
Should you come across an application of someone you appear to know, please let us know of the conflict of interest and we will adjust.
We also encourage you to leave feedback on the applications - we aim to share this with the applicants after the GRIT Awards. (This feedback will remain anonymous.)
Please have all of your applications reviewed by August 31st. Because of the number of applications this year, the sooner you can submit the judging, the better. 
Thank you for being a part of this year's GRIT Awards - we appreciate your support! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
  • If you haven't already, please fill out the Judges Application Form Here and be sure to include your headshot & bio.
  • You will receive an email from support@allyenergy.com with your registration information.  Please log onto the platform to ensure your registration is complete.
  • Starting on July 15th we will begin assigning Applications for review grouped by Award Category.  
  • The review deadline is August 31, 2024.
  • Watch the video below taking you through the Judges Journey on our new platform: Evalato.

*Please keep in mind that although you will have access to view all nominees, you are expected to score only the nominees assigned to you.

Judging Guidelines

Below is a description of each award category with link to the application questions for your review.   

The applications should be judged on 4 parameters with each having a score range of 0 - 10, with 10 being the highest score. 

  1. Delivering Impact - Do the applicant's responses demonstrate that they have delivered an impact to their team, community or workplace that align with the category description? 
  1. Execution - Do the applicant's responses demonstrate that they have executed against their goals and values that align with the category description? 
  1. Results - Do the applicant's responses demonstrate clear results against their goals, values and culture that align with the category description? 
  1. Influence - Do the applicant's responses demonstrate that they have influenced others within or without their organisation that supported their goals and values that align with the category description? 

What are the categories? 

ALLY Energy’s GRIT Awards and Best Energy Workplaces honor the energy industry’s brightest and grittiest talent who contribute to their companies, the energy industry, and their communities.  Our awards program recognizes individuals, teams, and for-profit and non-profit organizations that have demonstrated (GRIT) growth, resilience, innovation/new ways of working/ inclusion, and talent. 
 
The Professional Award: Professional GRIT Awards may go to any person who has demonstrated growth, resilience, innovation, and talent in the workplace in leadership, technical, or any other type of industry role. They have accepted challenges, learned from them, and developed new and creative ways to solve problems. They show up each day, do their best, and inspire others to do the same.  Professional Award Questions 

The Executive Award: There’s no question about it, data has proven that diversity and inclusion start at the top. If leadership does not value ESG and DE&I, then it’s impossible to build a corporate culture that does. These executives have made sustainability and diversity, and inclusion a value, and this award goes to those leaders who empower and inspire those that they lead.  Executive Award Questions 

The Entrepreneur Award: Our industry was started by entrepreneurs – wildcatters and mavericks who risked their lives to build something for future generations. Although many of these companies have grown into large corporations, the entrepreneurial spirit is still alive and well in our industry. This award goes to modern-day trendsetters who have stepped out of their comfort zone with resilience and strength to bring something new to our industry.  Entrepreneur Award Questions 

The Sustainability Champion: As we move toward the energy transition,  Sustainability Champions are needed more than ever. For this award, we're looking to recognize a passionate trailblazer who demonstrates a deep commitment to protecting the planet and creating a better future for all.  Sustainability Award Questions 

The Best Affinity Group, Employee Resource Group, or Business Resource Group Award: This is our highest honor for internal employee groups, companies, start-ups, and schools. These groups often overcome adversity to accomplish amazing things and have a tremendous impact on recruiting culture, and employee experience.   Best Affinity Questions 

The Best Energy Team Award: This is an honor for internal workgroups and teams who embody (GRIT) Growth, Resilience, Innovation/ new ways of working/ inclusion, and Talent on a specific project or focus that advances gritty culture.  Best Energy Team Questions 

The Top Energy Voices recognizes and rewards outstanding storytellers and media organizations in energy and climate.  ALLY believes it's important we spotlight leaders in the c-suite, sustainability, and financial markets who are shaping the future.  Top Energy Voices Questions 

The Best Energy Workplaces Award:  This is a prestigious honor for those companies who are boldly stepping up to co-create a safe, inclusive and sustainable culture. Eligible companies are those that have a deep vision of an energy future where workforce, technology, and justice are integral to positively impacting the world.   Best Energy Workplace Questions 

The Best Energy & Climate Startup Award recognizes and rewards outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers building innovative products or solutions and scalable enterprises. This startup is turning heads and making waves in the market and beyond.  Best Startup Questions 

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