Judging Process

Judging Process

BANKSIA JUDGES

At Banksia, we hold the principles of integrity, transparency, and fairness in the highest regard when it comes to our judging process. We believe that every entry deserves a fair and thorough assessment, conducted by our esteemed panel of expert judges who bring their extensive knowledge and experience to the table. Through careful evaluation, constructive feedback, and rigorous discussions, we strive to ensure that each submission receives equal consideration.

For more in depth information about the judging process, please download an Entry Kit.

THE PROCESS

If you don’t make the shortlist, our judges will still help you.
ROUND 1
JUDGING

Our expert panel of Judges read, score and give feedback on all entries based on criteria. The scores will indicate a shortlist of entries that will proceed to personal online interviews.

ROUND 2
JUDGING

Our panel of judges will conduct interviews with each of the shortlisted entries. Each entrant will have a 10 minute interview. Judges will then decide on the finalists and winners.

AWARDS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

The Award Governance Committee carefully considers the comments and scores provided by the judges to ensure transparency and fairness in the final selection of finalists and winners.

WE GET IT.

IT’S NOT ALWAYS ABOUT WINNING!

If you’re not a winner, all entrants will be provided with comprehensive feedback from our judges. We believe that every entrant can benefit from valuable insights to further enhance their initiatives.

OUR JUDGES

Banksia’s judges are experts in their fields, with their expertise matched to the relevant award category for thorough assessment. To maintain objectivity, judges exclude themselves from judging any entry that may pose a conflict of interest. They generously contribute their time and are highly valued members of the Banksia Foundation, dedicated to promoting environmental excellence in Australia.

Each category has its own panel of judges led by a nominated judge. There are over 60 judges for the Banksia awards who are independent to the Banksia board and staff.

Banksia would like to acknowledge our Chair of the Awards Governance Committee, Jo Cain. Her commitment and support is invaluable and ensures that we maintain a viable, efficient and integrated judging process.

On behalf of the Banksia Foundation, we would like to thank the following individuals for giving us their time and providing their expertise to this year’s awards program.

If you would like to join the judging panel, please email [email protected].

Aaron Organ

Amber Beaumont

Andrew Block

Andrew Chamberlin

Andrew Johnson

Andrew Sellick

Angela Crossland

Anne Astin

Barbara Nebel

Belinda Chellingworth

Bobby Ali-Khan

Bram Mason

Bruce Precious

Cameron Jones

Carolyn Ingvarson

Charles Rendigs

Cheryl Taylor

Chiara Pacifici

Chris Currie

Colin Barker

Damon Cuming

David Meiklejohn

David Morgans

David Rowlinson

Digby Hall

Dominique Hes

Edward Cotter

Eloise Bishop

Emma Treadgold

Erandi Samarakoon

Evelyn Jonkman

Fran Madigan

Garth Lamb

Hayley Purbrick

Iain Smale

Izabella Kobylanski

Jacqui Bonnitcha

Jack Noonan

Jack O’Donoghue

Jeff Oatman

Jeffrey Robinson

John King

John Pabon

Jo Osorio

Julie Boulton

Kate Harris

Katherine Featherstone

Kerry Lorimer

Laura Hamilton-O’Hara

Liane Rossler

Lucinda Corrigan

Mark Thomson

Megan Jones

Meredith Banks

Monica Richter

Nadya Krienke-Becker

Nicola Schroder

Oona Nicholson

Parrys Raines

Peter Olsen

Pip Marks

Priya Gandhi

Rob Catchlove

Robin Mellon

Rosemary Bissett

Ross Wyatt

Rupert Posner

Russell Seaman

Samantha Jewel

Sara Redmond-Neal

Sasha Trpkovski

Scott Losee

Sheree Marris

Shona Cameron

Stacey Daniel

Stephanie Camarena

Stephanie Rich

Stephen Reardon

Sue King

Suzanne Mildren

Tammy Marshall

Tennant Reed

Thomas Bauer

Tom Davies

Tom Garrish

Tom Mallet

Turlough Guerin

Valentina Zarew

Wendy Hill

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