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Frequently asked questions
Who is behind the Global Elite Awards?
The Global Elite Awards are run by a team of award specialists. Our judges bring past experience from leading award and rating institutions, including the Michelin Guide and international hospitality and property awards, as well as from the industries we recognise. You can reach the team at support@globaleliteawards.com.
How is a company selected?
Every company goes through the same nine stages: nomination, eligibility screening, company assessment, evaluation, shortlisting, panel review, decision and announcement, certification and licensing, and ongoing standing. Each is scored on six criteria of equal weight.
Can a company buy a title?
No. Nomination is free, and every decision is final before any recognition package is offered. Packages never change a result.
Is there a fee to be nominated or to win?
No. Nomination, review and the title itself are free of charge. Every title is awarded on merit, and winners may refer to their recognition in their own words at no cost.
Can a company nominate itself?
Yes. Companies can submit a nomination directly, and companies are also identified by our research team. Every nomination goes through the same review.
Who is eligible?
Companies with at least two years of operation, a verifiable registered business, a clear place in one of the 15 industries we recognise and a track record that can be shown. Every nominee is checked against these rules before assessment.
What do winners pay for?
Receiving a title is free. After the results, winners can choose an optional recognition package to display their title professionally, such as the official digital badge, certificate, trophy, press release and a licence to use the award marks in their communications. Packages are entirely optional and never change a result.
Who decides, and why is the panel not named?
Final decisions are made by a panel of senior specialists with experience at leading award institutions, such as the Michelin Guide and international hospitality and property awards, and in the industries we recognise. Members are not named publicly, so that no nominee can approach or lobby them.
How selective is the award?
More than 3,000 companies have been reviewed to date, and just over 150 have received a title.
What is the difference between the Global Elite Awards and the TOP 100?
The Global Elite Awards give titles by category after the full review. The TOP 100 is an annual selection of one hundred companies worldwide across every industry. The TOP 100 is not open for applications. Companies are invited to participate. Being considered and selected is free; selected companies confirm their place on the published list with a recognition package.
Can a company apply for the TOP 100?
No. The TOP 100 is not open for applications. Companies are invited to participate. To be considered for a Global Elite Awards title, a company can submit a nomination.
Does a title expire?
Each title belongs to the edition in which it was awarded. A title can be withdrawn if the company no longer meets the standard, misrepresents itself or misuses the marks. For licensed titles, the verification record shows the current status.
How can I check a title, or report a badge I think is misused?
Search the register on the verification page. It lists every company licensed to display the Global Elite Awards marks. If you see a Global Elite Awards badge or certificate on a company that is not listed, please tell us at support@globaleliteawards.com.
Why is a winner not in the register?
Every winner is notified directly. The public register lists the winners holding a licence to display the Global Elite Awards marks.