REGULATION
NOVA Awards

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1 Status of the Awards
NOVA Awards (hereinafter — the “Awards”) is an international professional recognition program established to identify, evaluate, and publicly recognize outstanding achievements of individuals, teams, organizations, and initiatives demonstrating exceptional impact, innovation, leadership, and measurable contribution within their respective professional fields.

The Awards operate as an independent expert evaluation system based on professional assessment conducted by qualified industry specialists and international experts.

The Awards are administered by the Organizing Committee (hereinafter — the “Organizer”), which ensures operational management, procedural integrity, and compliance with this Regulation.

The Awards are open to participants from multiple professional domains including, but not limited to:

• business and entrepreneurship
• technology and digital innovation
• research and academia
• creative and cultural industries
• corporate leadership
• social impact initiatives
• public and non-profit projects

Participation in the Awards is voluntary and subject to compliance with the provisions established in this Regulation.

The Awards operate under the following principles:

• professional meritocracy
• independence of expert evaluation
• procedural transparency
• ethical integrity
• confidentiality of evaluation processes
• equal access to participation regardless of geographic location

2. MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARDS

2.1 Mission
The mission of the NOVA Awards is to identify and recognize professionals, projects, and organizations whose work demonstrates verified excellence, measurable impact, and meaningful contribution to the advancement of industries, professional communities, and society.

2.2 Strategic Objectives
The Awards pursue the following objectives:

1. To establish a credible international mechanism for recognizing professional excellence.
2. To highlight achievements demonstrating innovation, leadership, and strategic distinction.
3. To encourage high professional standards across industries.
4. To create a platform where global experts evaluate the most significant professional contributions.
5. To promote the exchange of knowledge and best practices between professionals across sectors and geographic regions.

3. GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

3.1 Governing Bodies
The Awards operate through the following governance structure:

1. Organizing Committee
2. Advisory Board
3. International Jury Panel
4. Technical Secretariat

3.2 Organizing Committee
The Organizing Committee is the central administrative body responsible for the overall management of the Awards.

The Organizing Committee performs the following functions:

• determines award categories and nominations
• approves evaluation criteria
• appoints members of the Jury
• supervises compliance with this Regulation
• validates final results
• ensures operational management of the Awards process

The Organizing Committee does not participate in the scoring or evaluation of submissions and does not influence jury decisions.

3.3 Advisory Board
The Advisory Board consists of recognized industry leaders and senior professionals.
Its primary functions include:

• providing strategic guidance regarding categories and evaluation frameworks
• ensuring the Awards maintain high professional standards
• advising on sector-specific expertise required for Jury composition

4. ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION

4.1 Eligible Participants
Participation in the Awards is open to:

• senior-level professionals
• founders and executives
• organizations and institutions
• research groups and academic teams
• independent creators and industry experts

Applicants must demonstrate substantial professional experience and measurable achievements within their industry.

Submissions may represent:

• completed initiatives
• ongoing projects with demonstrated results
• professional achievements or contributions

5. NOMINATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS

5.1 Submission of Nominations
All nominations must be submitted through the official NOVA Awards application process.

Applicants are required to:

1. Select the appropriate award category.
2. Provide a detailed description of the nominated initiative, achievement, or project.
3. Submit supporting documentation demonstrating the scope and impact of the nomination.

Supporting documentation may include, but is not limited to:

• project documentation
• analytical or research materials
• publications
• presentations or recorded demonstrations
• case studies
• implementation evidence
• professional references or media publications

All application materials must be submitted in English.
The Organizer reserves the right to request additional materials if necessary for proper evaluation.

6. MULTI-STAGE SELECTION AND EVALUATION PROCESS

The NOVA Awards utilize a multi-stage evaluation system designed to ensure professional integrity and objective recognition of outstanding achievements.

6.1 Administrative and Eligibility Review
After submission, applications undergo an initial administrative review.
During this stage the Secretariat verifies:

• completeness of the submission
• eligibility of the applicant
• alignment with the selected category
• authenticity and credibility of supporting materials
• relevance to the objectives of the Awards

Applications that do not meet formal requirements may be rejected at this stage.

6. 2 Preliminary Expert Screening
Eligible submissions proceed to a preliminary expert screening.
The purpose of this stage is to determine whether submissions meet the minimum professional standards required for further evaluation.
Submissions are reviewed for:

• professional significance
• industry relevance
• documented impact
• clarity of methodology or project implementation

Only submissions meeting these standards proceed to the next stage.

6.3 Jury Evaluation
Qualified submissions are distributed among members of the International Jury through a secure online evaluation system.
Judges review each nomination independently.
Judges are required to:

• review the complete application
• examine supporting documentation
• provide a professional evaluation based solely on the submitted materials.

6.4 Formation of the Shortlist
Based on aggregated scoring results, the highest-ranked submissions form the official shortlist.
The shortlist represents the most outstanding entries that successfully passed previous evaluation stages.

6.5 Final Jury Deliberation
Shortlisted entries undergo final evaluation.
The Jury reviews aggregated scoring data and verifies the integrity of evaluation results.
Winners are determined exclusively by the Jury based on final aggregated scores.
Jury decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

7. JURY COMPOSITION AND SELECTION

7.1 Role of the Jury
The Jury is the central professional body responsible for evaluating nominations and determining the recipients of the Awards.

7.2 Principles of Jury Formation
The Jury is formed according to the following principles:

• professional competence
• industry diversity
• independence
• absence of conflicts of interest
• international representation

7.3 Eligibility Criteria for Jury Members
Candidates for the Jury must demonstrate:

• significant professional experience
• recognized achievements or leadership positions
• expertise relevant to award categories
• strong professional reputation
• commitment to ethical and impartial evaluation

Participation as a judge is voluntary. Judges are not compensated and are not required to pay any fees associated with the judging process.

7.4 Jury Selection Procedure

7.4.1 Candidates may be:

• invited by the Organizer
• recommended by industry organizations
• nominated by existing Jury members.

7.4.2 Each candidate undergoes verification including:

• confirmation of professional credentials
• assessment of relevant expertise
• review of potential conflicts of interest.

7.5 Ethical Requirements for Jury Members
All Jury members must:

• evaluate submissions objectively and independently
• avoid conflicts of interest
• maintain strict confidentiality
• refrain from disclosing evaluation information prior to official publication.

8. EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

8.1 Evaluation Principles
Evaluation is conducted using a structured scoring system to ensure fairness and consistency.
8.2 Core Evaluation Criteria
Submissions are assessed according to the following key dimensions:

1. Enduring Value

• sustainable long-term impact
• contribution to the advancement of a field or community
• lasting relevance beyond immediate results

1. Strategic Distinction

• innovation and originality
• effectiveness of strategic implementation
• potential to establish new professional standards

1. Quality of Implementation
2. Professional Expertise of the Team or Nominee
3. Measurable Impact
4. Supporting Evidence and Documentation

8.4 Scoring System
Each judge assigns a score using a standardized 1–10 scale.
Final results are calculated as the average score of all valid evaluations.

9. DETERMINATION OF AWARD RECIPIENTS

Awards are granted according to the following scoring thresholds:
Gold Award — average score — 8.0 – 10.0
Silver Award — average score — 6.0 – 7.99
Bronze Award — average score — 5.0 – 6.99

Submissions receiving an average score below 5.0 do not qualify for an award.
This scoring model provides a transparent and standardized mechanism for determining award recipients.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY AND TRANSPARENCY

All submitted materials are treated as confidential.

Jury members may not copy, distribute, or use submitted materials outside the evaluation process.

Transparency measures include:

• verification of professional affiliations of applicants and judges
• use of professional or corporate email addresses where applicable
• publication of jury members and their professional profiles
• use of documented scoring methodology

These procedures ensure fairness, transparency, and professional accountability.

11. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS

After completion of the evaluation process, the Organizer confirms the final results.
Winners are announced through official communication channels of the Awards.
The list of winners may be published on the official website and included in Awards archives and promotional materials.

12. RIGHTS OF WINNERS

Winners may receive:

• an official certificate confirming recognition
• public recognition through official communication channels
• permission to reference the award in professional communications and marketing materials.

13. FINAL PROVISIONS

Participation in the Awards constitutes full acceptance of this Regulation.

The Organizer reserves the right to amend this Regulation when necessary to ensure the continued development and integrity of the Awards.

Any matters not explicitly addressed in this Regulation shall be resolved by the Organizer in accordance with the mission and principles of the Awards.