Judge Terms & Conditions

01About these terms

These terms apply to anyone who applies to join, or serves on, the judging panel of The Power Business Awards . The Power Business Awards is a trading style of B2B Growth Hub Limited. By submitting a judge application you confirm that you have read and accept them.

02Applying to judge

We select judges for the balance of sector knowledge, seniority and independence the categories need. Places on the panel are limited, so we are not always able to offer one, or to give individual feedback on every application. A place on the panel is for the current awards cycle and does not carry over automatically.

03Independence and conflicts of interest

Judges must declare any relationship that could reasonably be seen to affect their objectivity, including:

• Employment, directorship or shareholding in an entrant
• A commercial, advisory or family relationship with an entrant
• Any involvement in preparing or advising on an entry
• Any other interest that could be perceived as a conflict

04How scoring works

Entries are scored against published criteria. Judges score independently, on the evidence in the entry, and do not discuss scores with entrants. Where a conflict has been declared, that judge is excluded from the category concerned. Decisions of the panel are final. To keep judging fair for everyone, we do not discuss individual scores, but we are always happy to help with any other question.

05Confidentiality

Entries are commercially sensitive. Judges agree to keep everything they see confidential, to use it only for judging, not to copy or retain it after the cycle ends, and not to disclose shortlists or results before they are announced publicly.

06What judging involves

Judging is a voluntary role, generously given by our panel. Judges are asked to score their assigned entries within the published judging window and to tell us promptly if they can no longer take part, so entries can be reassigned. Travel and attendance at the ceremony are covered by each judge, unless we agree otherwise in writing.

07Your name, photograph and profile

Judges appear publicly on the panel. By accepting a place you agree that we may publish your name, job title, organisation, photograph and the profile summary you provide on the The Power Business Awards website and in related materials, for the purpose of promoting the awards and demonstrating the independence of the judging process. Tell us in writing if you want your profile removed and we will do so.

08Your personal data

The details in your application are used to assess it, to administer judging and to contact you about the awards. They are handled in line with our Privacy Policy. You can ask us to correct or delete them at any time.

09Ending the arrangement

A judge may withdraw at any time by telling us in writing. In the rare case that a conflict of interest is not declared, confidentiality is broken, or the impartiality of the awards would otherwise be in doubt, we may need to end a judge’s involvement (including removing a profile from the site), to protect the fairness of the awards.

10Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11Severability and continuing enforceability

If any clause, provision, statement, term or part of these Judge Terms and Conditions is found by a court of competent jurisdiction or another authorised regulatory or judicial authority to be invalid, unlawful, unenforceable or contrary to applicable law, that finding applies only to the clause, provision or part affected.

The remaining clauses, provisions and terms of these Judge Terms and Conditions remain valid, binding and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and continue in full force and effect.

Where the law allows, any invalid or unenforceable provision will be interpreted or limited to the minimum extent necessary to make it lawful and enforceable, while keeping, as far as reasonably possible, its original purpose and commercial intent.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any individual provision does not automatically invalidate or affect the enforceability of these Judge Terms and Conditions as a whole, provided the remaining provisions can continue to operate lawfully and independently.

Nothing in this clause excludes, restricts or overrides any statutory rights, consumer protections or other mandatory legal requirements under the laws of England and Wales.