DiSHA EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2027
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Independent expertise, structured judgement and transparent governance underpin the DiSHA awards.
Meet the 2027 jury
2027 panel announcements are being prepared. Confirmed appointments will appear here with each juror’s name, photo, current role, panel, short biography and verified LinkedIn profile, following consent. Previous-year photographs are not the 2027 jury.
Seven category jury families
- Individual Professional Excellence
- Project of the Year
- Social Impact and Sustainability
- Technology AI and Transformation
- Organisational Excellence
- SIG and Domain Excellence
- Knowledge Academia and Community
Domain expertise is matched to the entry. A family panel does not mean every juror evaluates every specialised domain.
Separation of responsibilities
- Awards Governing Council: policy, appointments and process oversight.
- Secretariat and eligibility panel: administration, classification and completeness.
- Independent evaluators: rubric-based written assessment.
- Category juries: moderation, finalist Q&A and winner recommendations.
- Grand Jury: designated senior review and Grand Project selection.
- Ethics and COI Panel: independent conflict and procedural review.
Who should express interest
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| Role | Recommended experience | Commitment |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluator | Normally 8+ years of relevant delivery, PMO or domain experience | 60–90 minute orientation and calibration, then 6–10 written reviews |
| Category juror | Normally 12+ years with senior professional or domain leadership | Orientation, moderation and scheduled finalist panels |
| Jury chair | Normally 15+ years, recognised expertise and impartial facilitation | Chair preparation, moderation and decision records |
| Grand juror | Senior cross-sector standing, strategic judgement and independence | Briefing, final review and Grand Project selection |
PMI credentials are desirable where relevant, with demonstrated expertise and independence central to selection. Serving on a panel is a professional volunteer role and requires availability during the published review windows.
How jury recruitment works
- Send an expression of interest with CV or biography, expertise, preferred role and jury family, LinkedIn profile and availability.
- The Jury and Evaluator Manager verifies expertise and potential conflicts.
- The authorised Council confirms appointments and panel allocation.
- Appointees sign confidentiality, conflict and conduct declarations, then complete orientation and calibration.
- Public profile information is published only after appointment and consent. Individual entry allocations and evaluator identities remain confidential.