Ranking Criteria

Nominations are reviewed according to the following criteria, so ideally each question on this form should be answered as comprehensively as possible. Where specifics are considered confidential, non-specific, but still descriptive/illustrative responses will be deemed useful.

• Budget: Was the project completed on budget?

• Complexity: Were there notable aspects of the project planning and completion that posed significant challenges to be overcome?

• Financing: Was there some novel or otherwise noteworthy aspects to the project financing arrangements?

• Innovative Design: Were there creative/unique design elements implemented?

• Market Sense: Is the completed project suited for its market environment and target customers?

• Performance: How has the initial performance been relative to the market and its intended positioning?

• Pioneering: Was the project developed in a new market or pioneering destination?

• Quality: Is the completed project noteworthy in the quality of its finished product (relative to its intended positioning)

• ROI: Is the expected return on investment attractive?

• Sense of Place: Is the completed project suited and incorporating/reflective of the local culture

• ESG Initiatives: Were there any identifiable ESG efforts/initiatives implemented?

• Timeliness: Was the project completed on time?