You Be the Judge
We invite you to apply to be a judge for the 2027 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards. If you qualify, you’ll be assigned categories based on your experience, function, and industry. All categories will be judged online, and you’ll be able to review and rate as many nominations as you like, at your convenience, from November 2026 to January 2027.
Judges must meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrated history of, and verifiable professional experience in one or more relevant industries
- Proficiency in English.
- Commitment to follow provided instructions and guidelines.
- Attendance and acknowledgment of a judging orientation meeting online.
- Agreement to the Judging Terms & Conditions (opens in new tab).
- Willingness to review and score at least 50 nominations, presented in written or video format.
Judging applicants may be asked to rate and review sample entries as part of the application process. As a judge, you’ll learn how other organizations and individuals are achieving success and confronting challenges, you’ll receive a certificate of appreciation, your photograph and biography will be featured on the awards website, and you’ll be showing your support for international business. Plus, you’ll have a chance to win two free tickets to the April awards dinner in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, plus $1,000 toward the cost of travel and lodging (Terms and Conditions apply).
Apply To Judge
To apply as a judge for the 2027 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards, you must create an account or log in to your existing account here (opens in new tab). After logging in, ensure that Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards is selected as the program, then click “Apply to Judge” to open the application.