The award focuses on annual reports, examining how they demonstrate adherence to good governance. A panel of judges with appropriate experience and expertise has been established to adjudicate shortlisted entries and select the winners. The awards will be judged on a desk based evaluation with a screening, shortlisting and judging process. It will be based on the information published in the annual reports & financial statements.

There are 7 categories. These are:

• Category 1: For organisations with an annual turnover of less than €50,000 
• Category 2: For organisations with an annual turnover of between €50,000 and €250.000. 
• Category 3: For organisations with an annual turnover of over €250,000 and under €1 million. 
• Category 4: For organisations with an annual turnover of over €1 million and under €5 million. 
• Category 5: For organisations with an annual turnover of over €5 million and under €15 million 
• Category 6: For organisations with an annual turnover of over €15 million and under €50 million 
• Category 7: For organisations with an annual turnover of over €50 million.