Criteria

The nomination may be for a person or team who have put forward:

1. The development of an approach, idea, or practice, which enhances the regulatory profession by introducing a better way of conducting business.
2. A publication or piece of research that provides interpretation in a complex regulatory situation.
3. A technological advance in providing solutions to regulatory professionals.

Notes on the Judging Criteria

NOMINATION CRITERIA

CRITERION (1) NOVELTY

Please demonstrate the novelty of the Innovation.

• What makes this Innovation novel?
• How did it solve a problem or improve the regulatory process or technical support?
• What benefits did the Innovation have over any existing process or technological support?
• What kind of scientific or technological barriers had to be overcome?
• Please add any other comments to support the novelty of this Innovation?

(30 Marks)

CRITERION (2) VALUE TO RA PROFESSIONALS

• What were the benefits to regulatory professionals of implementing the Innovation?
• How did it help RA professionals in their everyday roles?
• Did the Innovation actually help simplify a complex process?

Please provide some examples of how the Innovation improved the regulatory process or technological support in practice.

(30 Marks)

CRITERION (3) TIMEFRAME

• Was the time to completion reasonable based on complexity and life expectancy of the Innovation?
• What was the timeframe allowed for introducing the Innovation? Was this achieved?
• Were there any unforeseen hurdles and how were they overcome?
• How long has the Innovation now been in place?
• Has the implementation been formally evaluated? Please supply relevant findings.
• Are there any plans to upgrade/develop the Innovation further?

(20 Marks)

CRITERION (4) BUSINESS 

• How did the Innovation demonstrate return on investment and significant business impact?
• Was the implementation successfully completed, on time, to budget and with the expected level of ROI?

Demonstrate how the Innovation has had a positive impact on the business of the company/organisation.

(20 Marks)